Junior Legal Counsel At Aramex

About AramexAramex is a Dubai-based, global logistics and transportation company founded in 1982. It offers express delivery, freight forwarding, and e-commerce logistics, with over 16,000 employees operating across 70 countries. A leader in the Middle East and India, Aramex is publicly traded on the Dubai Financial Market.About the JobAramex is hiring a Junior Legal Counsel to support the Global Legal Director – Commercial in delivering the global commercial legal strategy and managing day-to-day commercial legal matters. The role primarily involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a large volume of complex commercial agreements while supporting global stakeholders.Purpose of the RoleThe successful candidate will:Provide legal support to the Global Legal Director – CommercialDeliver global commercial legal strategyManage reactive day-to-day commercial legal mattersResponsibilitiesCommercial Contract ManagementDraft, review, and manage a wide variety of agreements globally, including:NDAsAmendmentsLocal contractsMaster agreementsTerms and conditionsTender documentsTermination noticesLetters of awardLead contract negotiations for Global Commercial Customer contractsEnsure compliance with Aramex standard positions and applicable lawsMaintain accurate record-keeping for commercial customer contractsDraft supporting legal processes and documentationStakeholder & Risk AdvisoryWork closely with finance, regional legal, commercial, operations, insurance, compliance, and tax teamsAdvise senior stakeholders on business risks and commercial solutionsReview standard terms and conditions and highlight key risk areasPresent and communicate contract management updatesSupport business stakeholders on legal compliance and commercial contract mattersGovernance & Legal OperationsContribute to drafting and updating global contract templatesEnsure new business services comply with trade license requirements and local lawsEscalate non-compliant matters to the Global Director – Commercial LegalHandle high volumes of contracts efficientlyEligibilityEducation & QualificationBachelor’s Degree in LawCertificate of admission as an attorneyExperienceMinimum 4 years of experience in:Commercial contract rolesIn-house legal/paralegal positionsLegal procurement departmentsExperience in contract drafting and negotiationPrevious experience in Logistics & Transportation industry preferred (not mandatory)Technical & Professional SkillsStrong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and LexisNexisStrong organizational and project management skillsAbility to manage large contract volumes under tight deadlinesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsLeadership & Behavioral CompetenciesCollaboration and cross-functional coordinationExecution and accountabilityExternal focusGrowth mindsetSimplification and efficiencyApplication ProcedureClick Here To Apply#J-18808-Ljbffr