Tax and Legal Services - Legal - Corporate Law and Regulatory - Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

Draft, review and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts and corporate agreements including shareholder and joint venture agreements, share and asset purchase agreements, service supply franchise distribution and agency agreements, NDAs, MoUs and other general commercial contracts.

Manage due diligence processes, review transaction documentation and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Advise on company incorporation, licensing, corporate secretarial matters and other lifecycle management aspects for legal entities.

• Company laws
• Antitrust and competition regulations
• Antibribery and (ABC)
• Sanctions and foreign investment laws
• Environmental social and governance (ESG) regulations

Support regulatory filings and licensing processes including liaising with regulators and preparing supporting documentation. Assist clients with implementation of compliance programs, policies and training.

Take ownership of assigned matters ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality service. Support senior lawyers in large‑scale regulatory reform and legal transformation projects for public and private sector clients. Conduct legal research and provide practical analysis to support client deliverables. Participate in internal and external client meetings contributing legal insights and drafting summaries and reports.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients. Work collaboratively to understand client needs and tailor legal advice accordingly. Contribute to proposals, client pitches and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Law degree from a reputable university. Fully qualified lawyer with a valid practicing certificate from a recognized jurisdiction.

46 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in corporate commercial and/or regulatory practice. Prior experience in a leading law firm or reputable in‑house legal department. Proven track record of working on cross‑border M&A, joint ventures and commercial projects. Exposure to regulatory reform or sector‑specific regulatory compliance projects is a strong advantage. Experience working in or advising on matters in the GCC region is preferred.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Commercially astute with the ability to assess risk and provide clear solution‑oriented advice.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proactive, organized and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Committed to professional ethics, confidentiality and excellence in client service.