Manager, Legal
Majid Al Futtaim is hiring a Manager, Legal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Level rates it ; you can apply on Majid Al Futtaim.
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Provide legal support and advice for asset management and mall operations in Oman.
JOB TITLE
Manager, Legal | MAF Properties | Head Office
ROLE SUMMARY
The Legal Counsel - Oman is responsible for providing practical, timely and commercially focused legal support to Majid Al Futtaim's Asset Management business and relevant legal entities operating in the Sultanate of Oman. Reporting to the Director, Legal - West Region & Oman, the role serves as the principal day-to-day legal contact for Oman, supporting business continuity, asset operations, leasing, projects and strategic initiatives while protecting the Company's legal, financial and reputational interests and ensuring compliance with applicable Omani laws and internal governance requirements.
ROLE PROFILE
- Serve as the day-to-day legal adviser for the Oman business, providing practical legal and risk advice to leadership and stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including leases, settlements, NDAs, procurement, service, consultancy, construction, fit-out, and marketing agreements.
- Support leasing and asset-management matters, including defaults, rent/service charges, terminations, handovers, operational issues, and contractual rights.
- Manage disputes, claims, litigation, enforcement, and settlements, focusing on preventive and early-resolution strategies.
- Manage external legal counsel in Oman, monitoring legal advice, quality, responsiveness, costs, scope, and budget.
- Support corporate governance matters, including powers of attorney, authorized signatories, board/shareholder documents, corporate records, and required filings.
- Lead negotiations with tenants, suppliers, contractors, consultants, and partners, protecting the company’s legal and commercial interests.
- Maintain legal records, templates, risk reporting, and compliance, while promoting ethical conduct, cross-functional collaboration, and development of junior legal team members.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong knowledge of Omani commercial, corporate, real estate, leasing, and dispute-resolution laws, particularly relevant to asset management and mall operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law required; Oman/GCC legal qualification preferred, with postgraduate studies in business, real estate, construction, or commercial law considered an advantage.
- Minimum 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably within Oman/GCC and in real estate, asset management, malls, retail, hospitality, or construction.
- Strong commercial judgement, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with professional English and preferably Arabic.
- Proven ability to manage litigation, arbitration, disputes, settlements, and external legal counsel effectively.
- Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills across leasing, procurement, services, construction, and commercial agreements.
WHAT WE OFFER
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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