Legal & Governance Manager

Responsibilities

1. Legal and Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
  • Consultancy agreements
  • Client and operator agreements
  • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
  • Supplier and vendor contracts
  • Partnership and licensing agreements
• Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Maintain and manage contract trackers and legal documentation systems

2. Corporate Governance

• Support corporate governance across all company entities and jurisdictions
• Prepare and maintain:
  • Board resolutions
  • Shareholder resolutions
  • Corporate records and registers
  • Powers of attorney and authorised signatory documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements
• Support implementation of governance policies and internal controls

3. Legal Advisory and Business Support

• Provide legal guidance to leadership and internal departments including Operations, Finance, HR, and Business Development
• Support negotiation of commercial deals and strategic partnerships
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure
• Assist with employment-related legal matters when required

4. Risk and Compliance Management

• Identify legal and compliance risks across company operations
• Implement preventative measures to protect company interests
• Support dispute management and resolution processes
• Ensure protection of company intellectual property and confidential information

5. External Legal Counsel Management

• Liaise with external lawyers across different jurisdictions
• Coordinate legal advice efficiently and cost-effectively
• Ensure alignment between external legal advice and business objectives

6. Governance and Structural Support

• Support company structural changes, entity formation, and restructuring
• Assist with shareholder matters and corporate structuring
• Support leadership with governance best practices and compliance frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Legal qualification preferred but not mandatory
• Additional corporate governance qualification is advantageous

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–9 years legal experience
• Experience in commercial, corporate, or international business law
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional organisations preferred
• Experience in consultancy, hospitality, real estate, or international business environments is advantageous

Benefits

• Five-Day Work Week: Standard Monday to Friday schedule.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Three days in the office and two days working remotely.
• Incentive Plan: Company incentive scheme offering up to 10%—5% for introductions and 5% for successful closures.
• Annual Leave: 22 working days of paid annual leave, excluding weekends.
• Remote Work Flexibility: One additional week per year to work remotely from your home country, which can be combined with up to two consecutive weeks of annual leave.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Structured professional development through a dedicated coaching and mentoring program.
• Annual Company Gathering: A global team event bringing together employees from all offices.
• Employee Recognition Program: Regular recognition initiatives celebrating outstanding performance and contributions.

About the Company

TGP International are a hospitality consultancy based in London and Dubai. We team up with passionate brands, clients and entrepreneurs to make their long-term vision a reality through concept development, creative interior design, graphic design & branding, franchising, advisory & operational services and project management.

Some of our clients include: Dubai Expo 2020, Marriott, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Harrods, Sushi Samba, Adrift Burger Bar, Nakheel Malls, Selfridges, Time Out Market, FIFA World Cup 2022, The National, and Tashas.