Legal Executive

About the role

The Legal Executive will oversee Gulf Orchid Perfumes Manufacturing's legal affairs, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and supporting all business functions. This role involves managing contracts, corporate documentation, intellectual property, and legal risk while contributing to the company's growth.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts such as distribution, supply, sales agreements, and NDAs.
• Manage lease agreements, including renewals, amendments, and compliance requirements.
• Handle legal correspondence, notices, claims, and dispute-related matters.
• Monitor legal cases and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Labour Law, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, law firms, and government authorities.
• Maintain and organize legal records, contracts, licenses, and statutory documents securely.
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement processes as needed.
• Protect and manage the company’s intellectual property, including trademarks and brand assets.
• Provide legal advice to internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Operations).
• Support debt recovery by reviewing overdue accounts, issuing legal notices, and coordinating collection actions.
• Identify legal risks and ensure timely compliance with UAE laws and regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Master's degree is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in the UAE.
• Proven experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and corporate legal documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, and related regulations.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with high professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Required skills