In-House Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Legal Advice: Offer clear, business‑focused legal guidance to internal teams on contracts, disputes, and regulatory issues across UAE operations.
• Draft & Review Contracts: Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial, service, and partnership agreements to protect company interests.
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor and advise on compliance with UAE federal laws, free zone rules, and sector‑specific regulations.
• Manage Legal Risks: Identify legal risks early, recommend solutions, and support risk mitigation strategies for business initiatives.
• Coordinate with Stakeholders: Work with external law firms, regulators, and internal teams to resolve legal matters effectively.
• Support Transactions: Assist with legal aspects of corporate transactions, due diligence, and business developments as required.
• Maintain Legal Records: Organise and keep accurate legal documents, filings, and contracts for governance and audit purposes.

Requirements

• Experience: 4–8 years post‑qualification legal experience, ideally including in‑house or law firm work in UAE.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB). Postgraduate legal qualifications are an advantage.
• Technical Competence: Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills with solid UAE law knowledge.
• Project Controls: Able to manage workload, legal projects, and contract timelines independently.
• Leadership: Excellent communication and stakeholder management with internal and external legal partners.
• Commercial Acumen: Understand business objectives to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.