We are partnered with a prestigious private investment group in Dubai to find an experienced legal professional for a newly created, high-impact role.
Location & Working Pattern
üìç Dubai, UAE
üóìÔ∏è 5-day week: 4 days in office, 1 day remote
What We're Looking For
- LLB / LLM qualified
- A background combining law firm and in-house experience is often preferred
- Strong knowledge of UAE Mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM frameworks
- Proven experience in commercial contracts, disputes, compliance and JVs
- Experience advising principals or senior decision-makers and managing senior stakeholders
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Confident, approachable and highly discreet, able to hold your own with senior leadership
- Experience in real estate, infrastructure or aviation is a strong plus
- UAE Legal Consultant licence or right of audience is a plus, though not usually required in-house
Key Responsibilities
Contracts and Commercial
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements such as NDAs, service and supply agreements, leases, SPAs, shareholder agreements and JV agreements
- Maintain contract templates and a contract management system
- Advise business teams on contractual risk and obligations
Corporate and Governance
- Handle company formation, licensing and restructuring across Mainland, free zones (DMCC, JAFZA and others) and financial free zones (DIFC, ADGM)
- Manage corporate secretarial work: board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, trade licence renewals, UBO filings
- Support M&A, JVs and market entry or exit, including due diligence
Disputes and Litigation
- Manage disputes, claims and litigation before UAE courts, DIFC/ADGM courts and arbitration bodies (DIAC, ICC)
- Instruct and supervise external law firms and manage legal spend
- Handle pre-litigation matters such as legal notices, settlements and debt recovery
Regulatory and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE laws including the Commercial Companies Law, Labour Law, AML/CFT, the data protection law (PDPL), Economic Substance and Corporate Tax requirements
- Develop internal policies such as the code of conduct, delegation of authority and anti-bribery policies
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on their impact
Advisory and Stakeholder Management
- Act as legal advisor to senior management and the board
- Advise HR on employment matters
- Deliver legal training and awareness to staff
