Junior Legal Officer

Job description / Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General

• Draft, review, and amend a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements, sponsorship contracts, artist/performer agreements, supplier contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Ensure all contracts comply with Bahraini laws and internal policies.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract database.
• Support the Legal Counsel in providing clear, timely advice to internal departments (Operations, Events, Finance, HR, Marketing).
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, briefs, and risk assessments on relevant matters.
• Assist with compliance reviews for new initiatives, partnerships, and event concepts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including commercial, labor, safety, IP, and data protection requirements.
• Support the preparation and submission of required licenses, permits, and documentation for events and operations.
• Track regulatory updates and flag changes affecting the business.
• Prepare initial responses, documentation, and background materials related to disputes or legal claims.
• Liaise with external counsel when necessary.
• Maintain accurate legal records and case files.
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams to ensure legal requirements are embedded into day-to-day operations.
• Support policy drafting and implementation across departments.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 2–3 years of legal experience, ideally within corporate, commercial, entertainment, events, hospitality, or similar industries.
• Experience in contract drafting and review is essential.
• Exposure to the events or entertainment sector is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of Bahraini commercial and civil laws.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal.
• Professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering