Legal Counsel

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

The role holder is responsible for review drafting and negotiation of Commercial contracts, Marketing Agreements, E-com agreements like Marketplace Contracts, Service Agreement, Promotional Campaigns, IT Services, Supply Chain and Last Mile Delivery Contracts, Sponsorship Contracts, Product Listing agreements, Consignment sales, Supply and Procurement agreements etc. coordinating with various divisions/business units/departments of GMG for ensuring adherence to legal provisions and providing legal advice, to minimize and effectively manage legal exposure. The role holder also provides support in the contracting and renewal of commercial leases for the Group.

• Exhibits familiarity with terms and conditions of the different types of contracts for GMG group and third party and applies such understanding of the terms and conditions in the work processes by means of verification against known or standardized practices.
• Performs pre-contract activities including drafting/review of the terms and conditions of contracts and agreements, etc.
• Leads the negotiation with third parties, on terms and conditions, for high-value, high-risk contracts and drafts/ amends these contracts, for internal review and sign-off.
• Keeps abreast with all regulatory and local law related updates/changes which might impact the legal terms and conditions for contracts, analyzes the impact of the regulatory amendments and redrafts the terms and conditions for the best interests of GMG group.
• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of Contractual requirements and internal policies.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Standardization of drafts and internal processes.
• Project Management.
• Legal Advisory and Opinions.
• Prepare reports/risk assessment memos for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate

• A minimum of 8 years experience with at least 4 years in a
• Robust understanding of corporate and commercial law.
• Specific expertise in contract law, commercial transactions, property law, and intellectual property.
• Capability to conduct thorough legal analysis.
• Skilled in negotiating trade contracts.
• Ability to proactively advise on mitigating legal exposures in GMG's operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with senior leadership, government bodies, and external legal entities.
• Proficiency in legal technologies, including case management and contract management software.
• Ensures efficient documentation and record-keeping practices.
• Keeps abreast of legal developments and addresses potential regulatory changes impacting GMG's operations.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Legal

• Retail

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job titles listed for reference: Junior Intellectual Property Specialist Lawyer; Legal Counsel - HR & Employee Relations (In-house)