GF1811 - LEGAL COUNSEL
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CompanyGulf Air Group
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DivisionAdmin
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LocationBahrain - Head Quarter
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DepartmentLegal
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Closing Date22-Oct-2025
MAIN OBJECTIVE
Legal Affairs Department is responsible to ensure that all legal activities of Gulf Air Group Holding B.S.C.(c) (GFG) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (the "Group") are carried out in according to all related local and international rules and regulations; in a manner consistent with its status as one of the key elements of the aviation industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and that its relationships with governments, organizational and individuals are on a sound legal basis.
MAIN DUTIES
Handling and reviewing The Groups legal activities including drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements or other legal documents, and various regulations conducted by the team.
Identifying and addressing potential legal issues and risks for current activities, operations and strategic initiatives and litigation management.
Ensuring the compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements.
Controlling and following-up of current contracts to avoid governmental fines.
Point of contact with Contracts team to provide legal review and comments on new and updated Contracts within the Group.
Working closely with all teams in case they require legal support or advice for handling business.
Reviewing any complaints and inquiries that are sent to the Legal Affairs department.
Preparing periodic reports including all achievements, obstacles, and solutions of the legal affairs department to ensure a continuous improvement.
Providing legal assistance to the Human Resources team for employment matters and contract to draft for employment and other related matters.
Keeping up to date with all applicable national/international laws across the countries with the business exists.
Undertaking any other responsibilities requests made by the top Management.
Draft, review various legal contracts and any legal documents.
Negotiate contracts either independently or under the supervisions of the line manager.
Advice management and departments within the Group on legal matters as they arise including but not limited to commercial law, civil aviation law, employment law, regulatory matters and litigation.
Maintain confidentiality of all related information.
Education
Qualified lawyer with a bachelor's degree in law.
Experience
Minimum of 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in legal work.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph