Manager, Legal – Middle East, South Asia

Role Overview

• Drafting and Reviewing Agreements: Prepare, review, and maintain standard templates for client, vendor, and independent contractor (IC) agreements, as well as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other contractual documents for Frost & Sullivan.
• Contract Vetting: Review and vet vendor, client, and IC contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and jurisdictional requirements across the MESA region.
• Legal Support for Sales & Operations Teams: Provide timely legal review and advice on sales contracts, supplier codes of conduct, NDAs, and other business agreements to mitigate risks and align with corporate objectives.
• Insurance Documentation Review: Examine and validate insurance documents and policies entered by the company with insurers to ensure compliance and adequate coverage.
• Contract Tracking & Database Management: Maintain an organized and up-to-date repository of all executed contracts; ensure timely tracking of contract renewals, expirations, and amendments.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate proactively with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and sales teams, to initiate renewal discussions and ensure smooth contract lifecycle management.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Support the implementation of legal policies, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to regional and global legal standards.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate contract management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and legal compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law (LLB or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5–6 years of relevant experience working in a corporate legal department or a reputed law firm as an employee.
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, vetting, and negotiation across multiple jurisdictions (preferably within the MESA region).
• Strong working knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit.
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe.
• Global Recognition
• President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards.
• Continuous learning and coaching.
• Flexible work policy.
• Attractive Medical and Accident insurance?