Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 43,000 team members in 17 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

ROLE SUMMARY
This role is responsible for overseeing all Legal and Corporate Affairs matters of Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment across the region to ensure compliance with applicable laws, minimizing risk, and supporting informed decision making. The role is also responsible for safeguarding the company against legal exposure in areas such as leasing contract administration, franchise agreements, claims and disputes, litigation, and other potential legal issues.

ROLE PROFILE

• Manage legal matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, minimize risk, and support informed decision-making
• Assist in overseeing litigation, monitor external counsel performance, and manage billings to ensure quality support and value for money
• Review agreements to ensure legal compliance, manage risk, and achieve commercial objectives
• Provide guidance on regional laws and regulations impacting the company's business
• Assist in formulating legal strategies for commercial negotiations and litigation and participate in negotiations with third parties as needed
• Advise the company and executives on legal matters to ensure compliance, minimize risk, and support informed decision-making
• Support corporate governance activities, including company establishment and liquidation, trade license management, board meetings, signatory authority updates, and powers of attorney
• Draft, amend, and review agreements

REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree from an accredited university.
• 6+ years’ legal experience in both private practice and in-house in similar role
• Expert level of English communication, both written and oral
• Knowledge in drafting complex retail related, civil & commercial agreements
• Gulf Cooperation Council, regional, or other international experience.
• Articulate and good Presentation Skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.