Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across Tasa Gulf Industry LLC and its group entities. The role ensures strong corporate governance, risk mitigation, and adherence to applicable UAE and international laws while supporting business growth and commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Commercial Support
Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice to commercial, operational, and functional teams.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, supply, service, and vendor contracts.
Advise on indirect sales models, distributor lifecycle management, and contract risk exposure.
Support cross-border transactions and ensure legal compliance for export-related activities.
Regulatory & Compliance Management
Ensure compliance with UAE laws and applicable international regulations.
Provide guidance on competition law, export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption regulations.
Implement and manage the Compliance Management System (CMS).
Conduct compliance risk assessments and oversee third-party due diligence processes.
Ensure compliant engagement with government authorities and public sector stakeholders.
Litigation & Dispute Management
Corporate Governance & Internal Controls
Support corporate governance frameworks across group entities.
Ensure compliance with data protection and internal policy requirements.
Conduct internal investigations and recommend corrective/remediation actions.
Training & Awareness
Develop and deliver compliance training programs on anti-corruption, competition law, data protection, and export controls.
Promote a strong compliance culture across all departments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure legal compliance across all business activities.
Required Profile
Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB); additional legal qualifications or bar admission preferred (UAE/GCC).
7–10 years of legal experience, preferably in multinational companies, manufacturing, or regulated industries.
Strong expertise in commercial contracts, especially distribution and service agreements.
Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks, anti-corruption laws, and third-party risk management.
Experience in handling regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and internal investigations.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Business-oriented mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Desired Candidate Profile
What We Offer
Proven Legal Professional with 7–10 years of experience in legal advisory and compliance roles
Experience working in multinational companies, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
Strong expertise in commercial contracts, especially distribution, supply, and service agreements
Solid understanding of UAE/GCC legal and regulatory frameworks
Hands-on experience in compliance management, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and competition law
Experience in export controls, sanctions compliance, and third-party risk management
Ability to handle corporate governance, internal investigations, and regulatory reporting
Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to work closely with senior leadership
Business-oriented mindset with practical approach to legal risk management
Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural industrial environment
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics