Group Legal Director

Urbacon Concessions Investments

About the Company

Job Description

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound advice on corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and shareholder relations.
• Review applicable regulations and develop systems, processes, and procedures for effective management of corporate affairs and compliance.
• Adopt a proactive approach to potential problems to ensure compliance with legal requirements, corporate governance practices, and other regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the group's vision, mission, and strategy, and lead the development of the business unit’s strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Build and lead a motivated, engaged, and competent team by setting priorities, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Define an optimum organization structure for the business unit and direct the development of divisions for efficient resource utilization.
• Provide support and input for the manpower plan, collaborating with Human Capital.
• Provide direction on the preparation and consolidation of the business unit’s budget in line with the group's annual business plan.
• Conduct full legal due diligence across the group for readiness and compliance issues.
• Handle Public Private Partnerships (P.P.P) processes and proceedings.
• Reduce liabilities against group companies resulting from lawsuits/claims and secure hard bargaining agreements/settlements.
• Oversee the drafting and review of contracts and related documents for procurement, confidentiality, employment, leases, and software licenses.
• Analyze complex laws and regulations affecting the group's operations.
• Represent the Company and/or senior executives and managers in legal proceedings or supervise such representation.
• Engage outside counsel on complex legal issues and supervise their work.
• Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to senior management and develop legal strategies and solutions.
• Work closely with heads of functions (finance, HR, supply chain) on reviewing business transactions and solving business issues.
• Support the implementation of the Code of Conduct and promote an ethical and legally compliant business culture.
• Actively participate in appropriate executive, leadership, and/or operating committees.
• Conduct process reviews to ensure transparent processes and procedures are effectively implemented and utilized.
• Plan communication and training programs to help employees understand their roles in compliance.
• Partner with senior management and departmental teams to achieve desired compliance results.
• Provide professional and credible legal advice and effective legal support on topics such as corporate governance, business structures, M&A, property, employment, insurance, and reinsurance.
• Provide support in drafting, contract risk management, and general management of contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• Professional Qualification in Law
• Minimum 15 years of working experience
• Minimum 10 years in a relevant management/leadership position
• 5 years of experience in the GCC is a plus
• Ability to grasp business transactions and implement legal treatment
• Ability to analyze complex legal problems quickly and concisely
• Experience handling a high volume of contract reviews, drafting, and negotiations simultaneously
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, legal, and Company secretarial matters
• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc.)
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills

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Posted Date

July 24, 2026