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Sharaf Retail
Dubai

Legal Coordinator

Job Summary:
The Legal Coordinator will support the legal team in ensuring compliance with UAE laws, managing documentation, and coordinating contract management and regulatory matters. The role involves providing guidance on various legal issues, supporting risk management, and working closely with both internal teams and external legal counsel to protect the company’s interests. This position is critical in helping to align legal processes with business objectives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on UAE laws related to rental, customs, labor, and consumer protection.
  • Provide summaries and basic legal insights to management under supervision.
  • Support drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
  • Maintain an organized contract database for easy access and tracking.
  • Assist the legal team with organizing documentation for disputes and performing initial document reviews.
  • Help prepare case summaries and reports for senior team members.
  • Liaise with external counsel on assigned litigation and dispute cases by providing necessary documentation.
  • Track regulatory changes relevant to the company’s operations.
  • Assist in drafting compliance materials for departments on topics like consumer protection and data privacy.
  • Identify and report potential legal risks within company operations to senior staff.
  • Assist in updating internal policies and create basic compliance training materials for staff.

    Qualifications:

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law or Legal Studies
    • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal support or coordination role, preferably within the retail, FMCG, or consumer goods sector in the UAE.
    • Knowledge: Familiarity with UAE laws, especially labor laws, commercial and contract laws, and consumer protection.

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail in legal documentation.
    • Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with legal team members, internal departments, and external partners.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

    Additional Requirements:

    • Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
    • Commitment to confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive legal information.
    Locations
    Dubai
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    About Sharaf Retail

    We are one of the leading retailers in the Middle East and Far East, operating some of the world’s best-known international brands to the highest standards as well as bringing unique brands to the market such as Forever21, Cotton On, Typo, AdventureHQ and more.

    Through a spirit of trust and co-operation, we aim to build and maintain long-lasting, professional and profitable partnerships.

    Our operations are supported by professional management, sophisticated infrastructure and long-term investment in information technology and logistics. Our understanding of business needs and the ability to deliver integrated development plans make us the business partner of choice.

      Founded in 1975
      Co-workers 650+ and Growing
      Dubai

      Legal Coordinator

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