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Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in contract drafting and managing commercial agreements. Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree or advanced qualifications in Law, Business, or Management. Professional certifications in contracts or procurement (e.g., IACCM / WorldCC, CLM certifications).14–18 years of relevant experience within large organizations, family businesses, or conglomerates. Proven experience leading a centralized or group-level contracts function. Direct involvement in the implementation or rollout of a Contract Lifecycle Management or Contract Management Tool.

About the job

The Senior Legal Counsel at Ghobash Group plays a pivotal role as a transactional lawyer, overseeing the comprehensive contract lifecycle across all companies within the Group. This position ensures that all contracts are not only commercially viable but also legally compliant and consistent with the Group’s governance and risk framework. Reporting directly to the Group Legal Director, the Senior Legal Counsel guarantees a uniform service delivery that aligns with established SLAs, supports strategic negotiations of significant value, and promotes the use and implementation of the Group’s Contract Management Tool. Additionally, this role leads a centralized contracts team, facilitating efficient and standardized contracting processes across various business units.

Contract Lifecycle Management

  • Direct and manage the complete process of contract drafting, review, negotiation support, finalization, execution, renewal, and termination across the Group’s diverse business entities.
  • Provide timely, precise, and risk-conscious contract support for a broad spectrum of agreements, including sales, distribution, purchase, AMC, subcontracting, service, licensing, NDAs, and MoUs.
  • Oversee the drafting and review processes utilizing approved templates and clause libraries while managing variances in accordance with the Group's risk appetite.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate the negotiation of high-value, high-risk, and strategic contracts and to resolve any legal challenges.

Contract Governance and Risk Management

  • Establish and enforce Group-wide contract governance standards, policies, and approval frameworks in line with the Group Legal function.
  • Ensure all contracts meet the Group’s policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), regulatory obligations, and internal control requirements.
  • Identify, evaluate, and escalate significant contractual risks to the Group Legal Director and relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist in internal and external audits by ensuring that contract documentation, approvals, and governance standards are met.

Contract Management Tool (CMT) Implementation & Adoption

  • Serve as the business owner for the implementation of the Group’s Contract Management Tool (CMT).
  • Lead the definition of functional requirements, process design, and implementation, collaborating with Legal, IT, and other business stakeholders.
  • Drive the adoption of the CMT platform across Group companies, ensuring standardized practices for drafting, approvals, repository management, and reporting.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of the CMT, user engagement, and value realization.

Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop and uphold standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks applicable across various contract types.
  • Continuously enhance contracting processes to minimize turnaround times, reduce rework, and improve contract quality.
  • Encourage automation and self-service contracting options for low-risk, high-volume agreements.

About Ghobash Group

Ghobash Group is actively engaged in diverse multi-asset class investment activities across various global markets. The Group is supported by a team of highly qualified investment professionals who utilize an 'Asset Allocation Matrix' to achieve risk-adjusted returns on invested capital over the long term. Investment initiatives encompass direct investments in startups, equity stakes in established businesses, acquisitions, and the establishment of new ventures through collaborative joint ventures. Ghobash Trading & Investment also participates in private financial investments, including private equity, debt, venture capital, real estate, and publicly listed financial investments.

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