Manager - Contracts UAEN Talent Pool

United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and supplier contracts across UAE, KSA, Morocco, and wider GCC.
• Ensure adherence to local laws and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Oversee and validate customer and supplier rebate structures.
• Conduct legal research for offshore opportunities and new supplier relationships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks; develop strategies to prevent liabilities and litigation.
• Support corporate governance processes and board-related activities, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Align legal priorities with DXB Live’s strategic objectives.
• Define KPIs for legal operations and ensure accountability.
• Collaborate with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and other units to support business activities.
• Design and implement legal policies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead adoption of new legal processes, templates, and governance initiatives.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and in line with governance standards.
  
  

• Role is based out of DXB Live office
• Requires travel occasionally to international locations for training and development of teams
• Effective communication will be the key
  
  

• Degree from a reputable Law University
  
  

• 9-10 years’ relevant experience in a reputed organization in UAE/GCC experience preferred.
  
  

• Legal Expertise: Strong grasp of UAE, KSA, Morocco, and wider GCC commercial laws, contracts, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation.
• Contract & Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial and supplier agreements, including rebate structures.
• Regulatory & Governance Knowledge: Deep understanding of corporate governance, compliance requirements, and internal audit principles.
  
  

• Job Identification 326
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 11:28 AM
• Locations Dubai World Trade Centre, AE
• Job Schedule Full time