Senior Manager - Corporate Law

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager – Corporate Law will serve as the lead legal advisor for MAIR Group’s retail, commercial, and real estate business units. This role demands deep expertise in UAE commercial companies’ law with emphasis on PJSC and property law, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will oversee legal strategy, contract management, and risk mitigation across complex transactions — from retail leasing to land acquisitions and joint ventures.

You will act as a strategic partner to senior management, balancing business agility with legal prudence to protect the Group’s interests across its diversified portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate & Commercial Legal Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including retail leases, supplier contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance , entity structuring, mergers/acquisitions, and compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law and other relevant regulations such as SCA and ADEX.
• Ensure alignment between corporate legal practices and business objectives across MAIR’s subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Support board and shareholder resolutions , annual filings, and maintain statutory registers in compliance with UAE laws.

Real Estate Legal Oversight

• Oversee property acquisition, leasing, and development contracts for retail and commercial real estate assets.
• Review and negotiate lease agreements, MOUs, sale-purchase contracts , and manage disputes or renewals.
• Provide legal guidance on free zone and mainland property regulations , tenancy laws, and RERA/DMT requirements.
• Support the leasing and property management teams with documentation, compliance, and legal risk assessments.

Risk, Compliance & Litigation

• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate transactions, retail operations, and real estate developments.
• Manage and liaise with external law firms on litigation, arbitration, or regulatory matters when necessary.
• Develop and implement legal policies, templates, and training programs for internal stakeholders.
• Advise management on contractual breaches, claims, or potential liabilities.

Strategic & Advisory

• Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on all legal implications of business strategies and projects.
• Support cross-functional initiatives including , acquisitions, partnerships, and corporate restructuring.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes , new regulations, and market practices in the UAE and GCC.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB / LLM) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10–15 years of legal experience , with at least 5 years in a senior corporate or real estate legal role within the UAE with a PJSC experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Commercial Companies Law, SCA, ADEX, Civil Code, Real Estate Laws (RERA/DMT), and Labor Law.
• Proven experience managing multi-entity corporate structures , preferably across retail, FMCG, or real estate sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate high-value contracts and manage cross-functional stakeholder expectations.
• Bilingual proficiency (Arabic & English) .

Core Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with an ability to translate legal risk into commercial impact.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, diversified group environment.