Assistant Manager - Legal

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, including lease agreements, distribution agreements, commercial agency agreements, service contracts, MOAs, POAs, and NDAs. • Provide legal support on leasing transactions and ensure timely lease renewals and registrations, including Ejari and Tawtheeq. • Maintain a sound understanding of UAE rental laws, commercial laws, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise internal teams on compliance requirements. • Identify contractual and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. • Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on commercial and operational matters. • Draft legal notices, formal correspondence, and pleadings, and coordinate with external counsel on litigation and dispute resolution. • Collaborate with Leasing, Finance, Administration, and Operations teams to support business requirements. • Maintain accurate contract records and ensure effective document management using systems such as DocuSign, SharePoint, and YARDI. • Assist the Legal head in developing legal policies, procedures, and management reports. • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent. • 5–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment. • Strong hands-on experience in leasing and lease agreement management. • Proven experience in drafting and negotiating distribution and commercial agency agreements. • Good knowledge of UAE rental laws and commercial regulations. • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience in litigation coordination and legal risk management.