Group General Counsel

Department: Legal

The Group General Counsel is a senior executive leadership position responsible for setting the strategic legal agenda and safeguarding Artan Holding’s global interests. This role provides strategic legal counsel to the Board and C-suite, ensures enterprise-wide governance, compliance, and risk mitigation, and enables sustainable growth across multiple jurisdictions. The General Counsel will lead all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance functions while partnering with business leaders to support M&A, expansion, and commercial operations globally.

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Key Relationships

Internal: Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, SBU & BSU Heads
External: Regulators, government agencies, law firms, strategic partners, and international authorities

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership, shaping corporate strategy with legal insight and foresight.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of group-wide governance, compliance, and legal/reputational risk management frameworks.
Oversee the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including cross-border transactions.
Provide expert counsel on corporate structure, regulatory affairs, data protection, intellectual property, and employment law.
Ensure proactive compliance with evolving legal landscapes, including international trade, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
Serve as the principal representative of the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and government or regulatory engagements.

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

Build, lead and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnership. Oversee and manage all legal matters across AH, including its subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and protect the company’s interests. Establish standardised legal templates, policies, and governance structures across all subsidiaries.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous legal innovation by leveraging legal technology, knowledge management tools, and best practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master’s in Law or
Business preferred.
Minimum 15 years’ senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

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Strategic & Commercial Acumen

Governance & Compliance Expertise
Contract & Transactional Excellence
Regulatory and Policy Insight
Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
Risk Management & Decision-Making
Communication & Negotiation
International Mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master’s in Law or Business preferred.
Minimum 15 years’ senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives & Key Results:

Key Area	Key Objectives	Key Results
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management	Strengthen and enhance the existing governance framework to ensure continued compliance and proactive risk mitigation across all subsidiaries and jurisdictions.	Governance framework reviewed and approved by the Board within 6 months. 100% of entities adopt updated compliance policies and procedures. Zero material regulatory breaches or penalties reported annually. Quarterly legal risk register submitted to the Board.
Strategic Legal Advisory & Business Enablement	Provide proactive legal support that enables strategic growth, new market entry, and major business initiatives	Legal input delivered on 100% of strategic projects (M&A, JVs, partnerships). Contribute to at least 3 strategic growth initiatives with demonstrable risk mitigation. 90%+ satisfaction rating from the Executive Committee and business units on legal advisory support.
M&A and Transactional Leadership	Lead legal due diligence and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions	Legal due diligence completed for 100% of targeted transactions. All transaction documents drafted and finalised within agreed timelines. Post-deal legal integration checklist completed with zero critical issues identified.
Contracting & Commercial Excellence	Strengthen contract governance and improve efficiency, speed, and risk mitigation in all commercial agreements	95% of contracts reviewed and finalised within SLA timelines. Contract dispute incidents reduced by at least 20% year-on-year. Centralised contract management system implemented with >90% adoption.
Leadership & External Stakeholder Engagement	Build a high-performing legal function and maintain strong relationships with regulators, authorities, and external counsel.	Legal department engagement score >85%. Preferred panel of external counsel established, reducing legal costs by 15%. Regular engagement with key regulators maintained (minimum 2 formal meetings annually per jurisdiction).

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