Job Description

Company Description

As the region's leading local tech organization, we're proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.

We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.

We deliver across 9 countries with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.

Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!



talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world's leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

What's on your plate?

Commercial and Corporate Legal Affairs:

1. Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents related to the Company's business activities (services, suppliers, branding/marketing, leasing, vendors, confidentiality, IP, Corporate Social Responsibility, employment).
• Assess potential legal risks and implications of contracts and bring them to management's attention.

2. Legal Advisory:

• Provide expert legal advice on contractual, commercial, and legislative matters to business units and management.
• Support in-depth legal analysis of company projects and business initiatives to identify potential risks and recommend compliance and mitigation solutions.

3. Corporate Governance:

• Support research, drafting, and negotiation of legal documents related to Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Governance, and International Law.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as consumer protection, IP, food control regulations ...etc

4. Document Preparation:

• Review and draft legal notices and circulars for different business units.

Litigation Management:

1. External Legal Coordination:

• Delegate and manage litigation cases or investigations with external law firms.
• Provide necessary evidence or documents to support external law firms, collaborating with relevant business units.

2. Legal Risk Assessment:

• Provide guidance on potential legal risks associated with lawsuits and/or investigations to management and stakeholders.

3. Local Law Firm Relations:

• Cultivate relationships with local law firms for prompt and relevant counsel.
• Seek assistance from local law firms in drafting and revising contracts posing regulatory or compliance risks.

Regulatory Affairs:

1. Regulatory Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of decisions, actions, or regulations initiated by local regulatory authorities that may impact the Company.
• Provide recommendations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

2. Regulatory Response:

• Manage or support in responding to inquiries and/or investigations by local regulatory authorities, liaising with external law firms as needed.
• Represent the company before regulatory authorities when required.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Evaluate regulatory authorization requirements and create compliance checklists for new products and projects as required.

Qualifications What did we order?

• Bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution is mandatory. Additional qualifications such as an LLM are advantageous.
• Minimum of Seven years of progressive experience in a legal role, preferably within an e-commerce or technology-driven industry or an international law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of U.A.E laws and regulations, with a strong grasp of e-commerce, Competition, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Companies, Judicial and court proceedings, and Criminal law.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams, with excellent project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to assess legal risks, analyze regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset, committed to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and evolving regulatory environments.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.