Legal Counsel

**Your new company** Our client is a well\-established consumer goods group based in Abu Dhabi. As part of a larger holding structure, the organization plays a key role in supporting the regional consumer landscape and continues to expand its footprint across multiple markets. **Your new role** The company is seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented Legal Counsel to join its in‑house legal team. The role is responsible for protecting the organization’s legal interests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies, and providing legal support across a broad range of matters including contracts, employment law, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The Legal Counsel will also contribute to minimizing legal risk and ensuring the business operates within a robust legal framework. **Your Duties** * Review, negotiate, and draft a wide range of legal documents including contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures to safeguard the organization’s legal and commercial interests. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders during negotiations with external partners to ensure alignment on legal terms and risk mitigation. * Provide legal advice and support to the organization, under the guidance of the General Counsel, across employment law, IP, litigation, and regulatory matters. * Conduct legal research, analyse issues, and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders and the GC. * Assist in resolving disputes through mediation, settlement discussions, or litigation support. * Advise on compliance with local and international laws by conducting risk assessments and developing compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures. * Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with external counsel, under the guidance of the GC. * Support the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures in collaboration with HR, Finance, and other key departments. * Deliver training sessions to enhance company‑wide awareness of legal obligations and compliance requirements. * Respond to claims following alignment with the GC. * Undertake special projects and ad‑hoc assignments as directed by the GC. **What You’ll Need to Succeed** * Minimum of 5 years’ legal experience at a top‑tier law firm or in‑house within a publicly listed company. * Law degree from a reputable institution, supported by strong academic credentials and a valid license to practice. * Essential Middle East experience, with solid knowledge of regional laws, regulations, and legal procedures. * Proven experience handling complex legal matters across commercial, corporate, intellectual property, product liability, employment, and international trade/competition law. * Strong negotiation and communication skills. **What you'll get in return** * Tax free salary \+ company benefits