Legal Manager - Oman

About the role

The Legal Counsel - Oman provides practical, timely and commercially focused legal support to Majid Al Futtaim's Asset Management business and related legal entities in the Sultanate of Oman. Reporting to the Director, Legal - West Region & Oman, the role is the principal day-to-day legal contact for Oman, supporting business continuity, asset operations, leasing, projects and strategic initiatives while protecting the company's legal, financial and reputational interests and ensuring compliance with Omani laws and internal governance.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day legal adviser, giving practical legal and risk advice to leadership and stakeholders.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including leases, settlements, NDAs, procurement, service, consultancy, construction, fit-out and marketing agreements.
• Support leasing and asset-management matters such as defaults, rent and service charges, terminations, handovers and operational issues.
• Manage disputes, claims, litigation, enforcement and settlements, with a focus on prevention and early resolution.
• Manage external legal counsel in Oman, monitoring advice quality, responsiveness, costs, scope and budget.
• Support corporate governance, including powers of attorney, authorized signatories, board and shareholder documents, corporate records and filings.
• Lead negotiations with tenants, suppliers, contractors, consultants and partners.
• Maintain legal records, templates, risk reporting and compliance, and mentor junior legal team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law; Oman/GCC legal qualification preferred, with a postgraduate degree in business, real estate, construction or commercial law an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably in Oman/GCC and in real estate, asset management, malls, retail, hospitality or construction.
• Strong commercial judgement, risk assessment, stakeholder management and communication skills, with professional English and preferably Arabic.
• Proven ability to manage litigation, arbitration, disputes, settlements and external legal counsel.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Omani commercial, corporate, real estate, leasing and dispute-resolution law.
• Contract drafting, review and negotiation across leasing, procurement, services, construction and commercial agreements.