Legal Advisor

Position OverviewBlack & 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 strategic legal role is 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 ResponsibilitiesLegal 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 standardised and risk‑mitigated. Support M&A, JV and restructuring projects, including due diligence documentation and deal structuring.Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution: Manage external counseland lead dispute‑resolution strategy across civil, commercial, labour and arbitration matters. Monitor active litigation cases to ensure 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, labour 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 roll‑outs. Stay ahead of emerging legal trends, especially in ESG, cross‑border trade, data governance and competition law.Required QualificationsEducation: LLB from a recognised university; LLM or specialised certification (e.g., Commercial or International Law) is a strong plus.Licencing: Qualified to practice law; Bar admission in home jurisdiction preferred.Experience: 4–8 years post‑qualification. 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. Confidence working with senior leadership and external stakeholders. Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritise effectively and handle pressure.BenefitsAttractive tax‑free compensationPerformance‑based bonuses & benefitsOpportunity to work with a regional F&B leaderExposure to cross‑border legal matters & corporate strategyApply now and become the legal backbone of a leading enterprise that values legal excellence, commercial savvy and ethical leadership.#J-18808-Ljbffr