Legal Advisor / Corporate Lawyer – FMCG

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and distribution agreements.
• Provide legal advice on company operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Support procurement, sales, and distribution teams on contractual and legal matters.
• Handle regulatory compliance related to trade, labeling, food safety, and consumer protection laws.
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.
• Review and advise on employment contracts, HR policies, and labor law compliance.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare legal documentation, contracts database, and compliance reports.
• Liaise with government bodies, regulators, and licensing authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); licensed to practice in GCC.
• Minimum 3+ years of legal experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
• Good knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with trade regulations, consumer protection law, and food safety/labeling requirements.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in [English/Arabic/other languages as required].

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling disputes or litigation related to supply chain, distribution, or logistics.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance matters.
• Exposure to corporate governance and risk management in an FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical skills to support data-driven and risk-based legal decisions.

Pay: From QAR1,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person