Legal Counsel

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, Everyday Goods, Health and Beauty and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

In light of our tremendous growth, we are on the lookout for vibrant, innovative, and open-minded individuals to join our rapidly growing team! Become a part of our diverse and driven workforce, where you can cultivate your creativity and contribute to pioneering initiatives in an inclusive, equal opportunity setting!

What you'll be doing:

The role holder is responsible for coordinating with various divisions/business units/departments of GMG for ensuring adherence to legal provisions and providing legal advice, to minimize and effectively manage legal exposure. The role holder also provides support in the contracting and renewal of commercial leases for the Group.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Exhibits familiarity with terms and conditions of the different types of contracts for GMG group and third party and applies such understanding of the terms and conditions in the work processes by means of verification against known or standardized practices.
2. Reviews and drafts policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
3. Performs other similar or related duties such as interpreting laws, keeping abreast of legislation.
4. Drafts, reviews and negotiates service contractual arrangements.
5. Prepares legal documents such as legal memoranda, letters, deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts for meeting the legal document requirements of GMG.
6. Ensures contract compliance control for all contracts to the law of land and the regulators, if any, and as per contract administration and management process established in GMG.
7. Studies constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for legal issues related to the company.
8. Conducts computerized and non-computerized legal research and analyzes the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
9. Keeps abreast with all regulatory and local law related updates/changes which might impact the legal terms and conditions for GMG contracts and highlights them within the department.
10. Acts in accordance with the instructions issued and complies with the instructions related to confidentiality of contracts and refrains from conflicting business interests.
11. Acts in accordance with policies of the department and complies with the instructions related to confidentiality of contracts and refrains from conflicting business interests.

Skills and experience you’ll need:

1. Rich experience as a Legal Counsel.
2. Strong background in corporate commercial law and contracts.
3. Excellent communication skills.

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.

If you're seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.

What we offer:

1. An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure.
2. Comprehensive family medical insurance.
3. Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances.
4. Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores.
5. Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain.