Senior Legal Counsel (Inhouse)

IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa)United Arab EmiratesLE_0165-Grome Marketing (Cyprus) Ltd.Employee AssignmentHybridFull Time1 June 2025Act as a support to Leader Legal in mainly legal matters as per the below responsibilities description, which will impact IMEA consequently.Primary Responsibilities Act as primary legal advisor for all legal matters in the day-to-day business across GLP, KSA, NWA, and Turkey Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance Advise business stakeholders during contract negotiations and provide practical risk assessments and mitigation strategies Prepare, oversee, and maintain board and shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, and governance documentation for all regional entities Coordinate with governmental authorities and external counsel for registration of legal documents (e.g., powers of attorney, corporate filings) Monitor and ensure the timely renewal of operational and trade licenses; liaise with local PROs and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations Oversee preparation and issuance of legal correspondence to customs and customers (e.g., product declarations, logo usage, NOC letters), ensuring legal accuracy Provide legal guidance on supplier and customer onboarding processes, including KYC reviews and compliance checks Advise after-sales and service teams on legal aspects of third-party contracts, customer claims, and dispute resolution Support logistics and operations teams on legal matters related to customs clearance, trade portals, and agreements with service providers Review and advise on marketing-related agreements, including digital campaigns, print media, and agency services, focusing on IP protection and regulatory compliance Conduct and maintain legal research, track relevant legislative developments, and update internal knowledge resources Maintain and enhance the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system by ensuring regular updates and legal document control Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel for specialized local legal matters and dispute resolution Engage cross-functionally with senior business stakeholders to ensure legal guidance supports strategic goals and operational realitiesQualifications Master´s degree in Law (or equivalent) 5 years experience in working as a legal counsel. Proficiency in using computer software, such as Google, GoogleDrive, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign CLM, and legal databases. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred but not mandatory Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information. Ability to work independently and as a team member