Legal Counsel

Job description / Role

Position Title: Legal Counsel – QSR or Retail
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: up to 35K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: medical insurance and annual air ticket for self and family
Job Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Client:
An international fast-food giant recognized for its strong growth and iconic brand presence.

Job Description:
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including lease agreements, tenancy contracts, service agreements, and other business contracts.
• Represent the company or its clients in resolving rental disputes, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation support when required.
• Provide legal advice, opinions, and risk assessments on landlord-tenant matters, contract law, and applicable regulatory issues.
• Prepare legal documentation and support submissions for court or arbitration proceedings, if necessary.

Qualifications:
• Open to Lebanese national; 35 – 45 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB); preferably with master’s degree.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive legal experience, with proven expertise in contract law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution; preferably with solid background in F&B and QSR industry legal frameworks, particularly relating to franchise agreements, supply chain contracts, labor compliance, food safety regulations, and intellectual property protection.
• Must have strong skills in legal risk assessment and compliance audits across F&B, QSR, Retail, and Shopping Center operations.

Salary:
AED 30,000 to 35,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.