About the Role
The position is mainly responsible for handling various legal aspects of the shopping malls' business in the assigned Region, under the supervision of the Legal Director or Senior Legal Counsel, as applicable. This role involves providing sound and cost-effective legal advice and services to the management and shopping malls business unit, focusing on business growth and continuity.
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Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to regional leadership on shopping mall operations, ensuring business decisions minimize legal, financial, and reputational risks.
- Draft, review, and maintain legal templates and agreements, including leases, commercial contracts, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and corporate documents.
- Support and manage litigation, disputes, and legal actions, coordinating with external law firms and reviewing their legal opinions and submissions.
- Assist with legal matters related to HR, employment law, IT, and internal policies affecting shopping mall operations.
- Conduct legal due diligence and work with external counsel to support business transactions and operational requirements.
- Advise on complex legal issues, identify risks, and implement preventive measures to avoid disputes and protect company interests.
- Support negotiations with external parties, providing legal guidance to secure favorable outcomes and safeguard the company’s interests.
- Monitor legal developments and compliance requirements, promote company values and code of conduct, and support team development through feedback and performance guidance.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of progressive legal experience in a commercial law firm or real estate development company.
- Proven experience handling legal matters within GCC countries in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of corporate, fiscal, economic, civil, and commercial laws.
- Ability to provide legal guidance on complex business and real estate matters.
- Bachelor's degree in Law is required.
- Additional qualifications in Business Studies, Real Estate Management, or Real Estate Development are preferred and considered an advantage.
What We Offer
- We’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’ve built a reputation as a regional market leader over the past 27 years.
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about our future.
- Join a team of over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
