Human Resources Manager - GCC

1. Legal & Regulatory Compliance (GCC-Wide)

• Ensure comprehensive legal compliance across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, including but not limited to commercial, corporate, labor, tenancy, consumer protection, municipal, data protection, and e-commerce laws.
• Maintain legal entity status, including regular updates to commercial registers and Chamber of Commerce.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for inspections, clarifications, or submissions.
• Prepare and submit reports and documentation as required by Ministries of Economy, Commerce, Culture, Labor, Municipality, and relevant civil defense and consumer protection departments.
• Specific interaction points:
• UAE: MOHRE, DED, Dubai Municipality, MCY, Civil Defense, Abu Dhabi and Dubai Courts
• KSA: Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MHRSD), Baladiya, Civil Defense, GOSI, MCIT, Najiz portal
• Qatar: Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI), Ministry of Labour, Baladiya, Hukoomi portal, Civil Defense
• Oman: Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MOCIIP), Ministry of Labour, Muscat Municipality, Royal Oman Police for licensing
• Bahrain: Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), eGov portal, Civil Defense
• Kuwait: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Kuwait Municipality, PAM (Public Authority for Manpower), Civil ID Authority

2. Licensing & Government Relations

• Manage the end-to-end process of company trade license renewals, amendments, and registrations across all regions.
• Monitor expiry dates and proactively initiate renewals or updates for commercial licenses, MCY approvals, Civil Defense, Municipality registrations, and other regulatory permits.
• Oversee all obligations under systems such as:
• Ejar (KSA rental portal),
• Tawtheeq (Abu Dhabi),
• Baladiya (Municipal platforms across GCC),
• Hassantuk (UAE fire safety system),
• Nafes (UAE Emiratization portal),
• GOSI (KSA insurance portal),
• Qiwa (KSA HR platform), and other regional portals.
• Manage Public Notary submissions, attestations, legal translations, and POA filings.

3. Contract Management & Legal Drafting

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts including but not limited to:
• Retail and mall leases
• Franchise, agency, and distribution agreements
• Supplier and vendor contracts
• Service-level agreements (SLA)
• IT and software licensing agreements
• Insurance and brokerage contracts
• Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
• Employment and consultancy contracts
• Sponsorship and side agreements
• Logistics, customs brokerage, and freight forwarding contracts
• Establish contract database and tracking system for expiry, renewal, and compliance alerts.

4. Document Control & Record Keeping

• Establish a centralized repository of all legal, commercial, lease, and regulatory documents.
• Ensure data is securely stored, backed up, and easily accessible for internal departments and external auditors.
• Implement best practices for version control, document validation, and document lifecycle management.

5. Property & Lease Oversight

• Manage legal and administrative aspects of all property agreements: retail stores, offices, warehouses, staff accommodations, and home offices.
• Coordinate with mall management and landlords for handovers, renewals, terminations, and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with civil defense, fire safety, pest control, structural maintenance, and insurance requirements per tenancy agreement.
• Oversee municipality and zoning approvals in each territory.

6. Intellectual Property (IP) Management

• Register, renew, and protect company trademarks, brand logos, trade names, and patents across all GCC markets.
• Handle opposition, infringement, and licensing actions where necessary.
• Liaise with IP law firms and ensure recordkeeping of certificates and renewals.

7. Litigation & Legal Representation

• Act as legal representative for the company in labor disputes, commercial litigation, civil claims, and arbitration matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel on filings, defense strategy, court appearances, and settlements.
• Attend government hearings, legal inspections, and compliance meetings as the authorized representative.
• Respond to legal notices and facilitate dispute resolutions with suppliers, landlords, or government bodies.

8. Insurance & Risk Mitigation

• Maintain company’s insurance portfolio, including:
• Property all-risk insurance
• Public liability insurance
• Workmen’s compensation
• Product liability (if applicable)
• Ensure coverage meets contractual and legal obligations and conduct annual reviews with insurers.
• Align insurance coverage with local jurisdictional requirements (e.g., GOSI in KSA, MOL guidelines in Qatar, DHA/WPS in UAE).

9. Stakeholder & Department Liaison

• Collaborate with departments (HR, Finance, Operations, Retail, IT) to ensure contracts, licenses, and legal obligations align with business needs.
• Guide internal teams on legal processes, documentation requirements, and risk exposures.
• Train and advise departments on regulatory changes, compliance updates, and best practices.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or equivalent field. Legal education is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in legal, licensing, or regulatory affairs, preferably within the retail, trading, or distribution sector in the GCC.
• Working knowledge of trade and labor laws, tenancy rules, intellectual property regulations, and corporate legal procedures across GCC countries.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication; Arabic proficiency is an asset.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Sound judgment with high accountability and discretion.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy with legal databases and compliance portals.
• Proactive, with a demonstrated ability to multitask and deliver under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• We only need Arab Nationals for this position who have experience in GCC countries. This opportunity is not for UAE experienced only

Experience:

• HR experience in GCC countries: 10 years (Required)
• Litigation & Legal Representation: 5 years (Required)
• Property & Lease Oversight: 5 years (Required)
• Contract Management & Legal Drafting: 5 years (Required)
• Government Relations in UAE, KSA, Qatar etc: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)