Overview – KPMG Middle East
KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Middle East, with three core lines of service: Audit, Tax, and Advisory. Currently, KPMG’s ME workforce exceeds 5,000 professionals. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for exceptional talent across functions and levels.
KPMG operates with an experienced leadership team and dedicated regional resources, enabling us to combine our professional expertise, global technologies, and tailored solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Our vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by our people, our clients, and society.
Job Summary
The Legal Assistant Manager is responsible for providing legal support and guidance across the firm, with a particular focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. The role involves identifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks, supporting internal stakeholders throughout contract negotiations, and ensuring that contractual arrangements protect the firm's interests. Additionally, the position contributes to enhancing legal processes, contract management practices, and workflows through the adoption of innovative legal technologies and AI-driven solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Hold Harmless Letters, and other client and vendor agreements.
- Review and analyze contractual terms and provisions, identify potential legal, contractual, and commercial risks, and recommend appropriate revisions to safeguard the firm's interests.
- Support contract negotiations and provide practical, commercially oriented legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and business units.
- Ensure that contractual documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the firm's internal policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
- Collaborate with relevant internal teams and stakeholders to address contractual matters, resolve issues, and facilitate the timely execution of agreements.
- Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of legal processes, standard contract templates, and contract management workflows.
- Explore and leverage AI tools and legal technology solutions to enhance the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of contract review and legal operations.
- Manage multiple contracts and legal matters simultaneously, ensuring effective prioritization and timely delivery while balancing competing deadlines.
- Stay up to date with relevant legal developments, contractual best practices, emerging legal technologies, and market trends to support continuous improvement of the firm's legal function.
Qualifications
Education requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- A postgraduate degree in Law (LLM) or a relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
Work experience requirements:
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly in commercial contracts, contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
- Experience working within a multinational organization, professional services firm, or established law firm is preferred.
Knowledge / Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, contractual terms, and risk assessment principles.
- Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including NDAs, Hold Harmless Letters, and client and vendor contracts.
- Strong understanding of legal and commercial risks, with the ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal recommendations.
- Familiarity with contract management processes, legal operations, and the use of AI tools or legal technology to streamline legal workflows.
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written); Arabic and French are an advantage.
- Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with different business units and senior stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
What We Offer
KPMG supports equal opportunities for all candidates and is committed to providing both personal and professional development for its employees. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, built on mutual respect and diversity. We prioritize employee well-being and promote innovative approaches to work-life balance, ensuring our people have the resources to thrive both professionally and personally.
