Job Description
Black & Grey HR is hiring a Legal Advisor for a prominent Food & Beverage company that operates under one of the UAE’s most respected conglomerates, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a strategic legal role designed for a commercially astute legal professional who thrives in a high-impact, fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will act as a key business partner—balancing legal risk, regulatory compliance, and commercial growth objectives across regional and international operations.
Key Responsibilities : Legal Advisory & Commercial Contracts
- Deliver clear, practical legal advice to senior management and cross-functional teams across procurement, operations, finance, HR, and commercial divisions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including distribution, franchise, licensing, joint ventures, procurement, and service-level agreements.
- Lead contract lifecycle management, ensuring templates are standardized and risk-mitigated.
- Support M&A, JV, and restructuring projects, including due diligence, documentation, and deal structuring.
Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Manage external counsel and lead dispute resolution strategy across civil, commercial, labor, and arbitration matters.Monitor active litigation cases, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial implications.Advise internal stakeholders on settlement strategy, risk exposure, and legal recourse options.Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure compliance with local and regional laws (UAE, GCC), covering corporate, food safety, data privacy, labor law, and ESG-related regulations.Review and improve internal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks to reduce legal and reputational risks.Act as the main legal interface for regulatory authorities and government entities.Support internal audits and ensure readiness for external regulatory inspections.Strategic Legal Partnering
Embed legal risk assessments in commercial decision-making.Participate in executive-level discussions around new projects, expansions, partnerships, and technology rollouts.Stay ahead of emerging legal trends, especially in areas like ESG, cross-border trade, data governance, and competition law.Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Education : LLB from a recognized university; LLM or specialized certification (e.g., in Commercial or International Law) is a strong plus.Licensing : Qualified to practice law; Bar admission in home jurisdiction preferred.Experience : 4–8 years of post-qualification experience.Minimum 3 years in the GCC; at least 1 year in the UAE.Proven experience in an FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environment.Strong background in both in-house and law firm settings is advantageous.Languages : Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (mandatory – legal drafting & negotiation).Skills :
Mastery of UAE / GCC corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.High integrity, with business-first legal judgment and commercial acumen.Confident working with senior leadership and external stakeholders.Able to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and handle pressure.Benefits
What’s on Offer?
Attractive tax-free compensationPerformance-based bonuses & benefitsOpportunity to work with a regional F&B leaderExposure to cross-border legal matters & corporate strategyReady to make your mark in one of the region’s most dynamic sectors? Apply now and become the legal backbone of a leading enterprise that values legal excellence, commercial savvy, and ethical leadership.
