Legal & Compliance Manager

Legal & Compliance ManagerRole Overview

The Legal & Compliance Manager is responsible for protecting the company's legal interests and ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and regulations across all branches in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. The role oversees contracts, legal documentation, government registrations, intellectual property, litigation, and compliance matters for the entire group. This is a 5-day work week role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contracts & Legal Documentation

Review, draft, and approve:

• Employment contracts and job offer
• Credit application forms
• NDAs, MOUs, supplier, and client contracts
• Service agreements and partnership contracts

Ensure all contracts protect company interests and minimize legal risk

Standardize and maintain contract templates across the group

2. Legal Compliance & Policies

Establish and maintain:

• Terms & Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Refund and Cancellation Policies
• Website legal disclaimers

Ensure compliance with:

• UAE Labour Law
• Commercial Law
• Consumer Protection Law
• Data Protection requirements

Monitor legal compliance across all departments

3. Government & Legal Registrations

Handle or supervise:

• Commercial licenses
• Legal filings and registrations
• Submissions through UAE government portals

Coordinate with:

• Economic Departments
• Free Zones
• Ministries and regulatory authorities

4. Intellectual Property (IP) Management

Register and manage:

• Trademarks and brand names
• Product registrations
• Patents and industrial designs

Monitor and address IP misuse or infringement

Coordinate with local and international IP agents and offices

5. Litigation & Legal Cases

Manage court cases, including:

• Labour disputes
• Rental disputes
• Commercial cases

Prepare legal documents, evidence, and submissions

Liaise with external lawyers and legal consultants

Track cases and ensure timely follow-ups

6. Legal Risk Management

• Identify potential legal risks and exposures
• Advise management on legal implications of business decisions
• Develop preventive legal strategies to protect the group

7. Internal Legal Advisory

Act as legal advisor to:

• HR
• Sales
• Procurement
• Management

Review business decisions from a legal perspective

Support negotiations with legal guidance

8. Records, Tracking & Reporting

Maintain organized legal records and contract files

Implement tracking systems for:

• Contract expiry and renewals
• Court deadlines and legal actions

Provide regular legal status reports to management

Value-Added Responsibilities

• Implement a legal approval workflow (no document signed without legal review)
• Develop company-wide compliance checklists
• Conduct basic legal awareness training for staff (contracts, NDAs, confidentiality)
• Monitor changes in UAE laws and advise management accordingly
• Support dispute prevention and settlement negotiations
• Assist with legal requirements for regional or international expansion
• Ensure online platforms (websites, Shopify, Amazon, etc.) are legally compliant

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have

Strong knowledge and experience in UAE laws and regulations

Hands-on experience with:

• UAE government portals
• Dubai Courts systems
• Legal and regulatory platforms

Excellent Arabic skills (reading, writing, and legal drafting)

Preferred / Nice to Have

English proficiency

Experience in:

• Intellectual property registration
• Commercial litigation
• Multi-company or group legal structures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8, AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience working with UAE Labour Law, Commercial Law, Consumer Protection Law, and Data Protection Law?
• Are you experienced in submitting legal filings and registrations via UAE government portals?
• Are you fluent in Arabic and English (reading, writing, legal drafting)?
• Are you able to work across all branches in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah?
• What is your visa status? Can you join immediately?
• What is your salary expectation?