Senior Manager - Legal Counsel

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors.About The JobGGM is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries.Job SummaryThe Senior Manager – Legal will be responsible for overseeing HR and labor-related cases within GCC jurisdictions and managing litigation matters across the Group, with a particular focus. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the HR and business teams on employee-related legal risks and regulatory compliance.AccountabilitiesCore Responsibilities:Lead all labor and employment litigation and dispute resolution matters across the GCC.Represent the company in labor court proceedings and liaise with external counsel when required.Provide expert legal advice and risk assessments related to HR policies, terminations, disciplinary actions, grievances, employment contracts, and labor disputes.Draft legal documents, pleadings, and statements related to ongoing cases or claims.Develop and enforce legal strategies to defend the Group’s interests across multiple jurisdictions.Build strong working relationships with HR, Government Affairs, and business leaders to ensure alignment and compliance.Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations in each operational market.Maintain and update legal precedents, case databases, and litigation trackers.Proactively monitor regulatory changes and communicate legal implications to relevant stakeholders.Manage labor litigation at appellate and cassation levels, ensuring strong legal positioning for escalated cases.Lead mediation and arbitration efforts to resolve labor disputes amicably and efficiently, minimizing exposure to formal litigation.Draft and negotiate settlement agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders and external mediators.Oversee legal aspects of internal investigations related to employee grievances, misconduct, or whistleblower claims to support defensible legal positions.Prepare litigation readiness frameworks, including evidence preservation, witness coordination, and pre-litigation documentation standards.Job RequirementsStrong knowledge of GCC labor laws and legal frameworks, particularly UAE, KSA, Qatar.Litigation strategy and case management.Contract drafting and legal interpretation.Legal risk assessment and mitigation.Negotiation and dispute resolution.Legal research and regulatory analysis.Proficiency in managing and coordinating with external counsel.Court representation and documentation management.Appeals and cassation procedures (experience handling higher court matters)Internal investigations related to litigation mattersDrafting settlement agreements and consent ordersLitigation budgeting and cost controlCrisis management and reputational risk mitigation during litigationLitigation reporting dashboards for executive leadershipWhy Join GMG?At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.What we offer?An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposureComprehensive family medical insuranceFamily residency sponsorship and flight allowancesUp to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand storesUp to 20% discount in our pharmacy chainSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Retail#J-18808-Ljbffr