Associate Manager – Legal | MAF Retail | Head Office Jordan
Job Description
The Associate Manager – Legal is responsible for supporting the Manager, Legal to facilitate effective legal services, advice, and representation for all legal issues either directly or with the support of external lawyers. The role holder is also responsible for supporting the Legal team in all legal matters and providing support on advice given to the business and regulatory functions on legal issues in a timely manner while ensuring consistency of approach and style.
Key Responsibilities
Draft contracts, agreements and notifications as required in a timely manner and ensuring that they are compliant with internal standards and legal requirements
Provide support when advising concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
Support research on laws, rulings and regulations to safeguard and legally protect business operations
Research policies for legal correctness with a view to provide legal advice in relation to the drafting of contracts/policies
Ensure necessary law applications to protect the organization in conjunction with allowing for commercial advantages
Support the development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
Gather evidence to formulate defence or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
Develop reports on internal legal process is followed and tasks are completed within the deadlines
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
2+ years of experience of legal experience, retail experience is a plus.
Must have successfully passed the Jordanian Bar Association Exam and be eligible to practice law in Jordan.
Business communication and analytical problem solving.
Benefits
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.