Senior Legal Counsel – UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and cross-border matters, ensuring full compliance with UAE Federal Laws, Free Zone regulations, and applicable international standards.

Location: ​Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Job Type: ​Full-Time
Experience Level: ​Senior (8–15 years)

Responsibilities

  • Providing expert legal advice on corporate, commercial, civil, and regulatory matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, MOUs, NDAs, service agreements, shareholder agreements, and joint ventures.
  • Managing and advising on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including DIAC, ADGM, and DIFC Courts.
  • Ensuring compliance with UAE laws, free zone frameworks, AML/CTF requirements, and internal governance policies.
  • Advising senior management on legal risks, business structuring, and strategic decisions.
  • Managing external legal counsels and coordinating with regulators and authorities.
  • Handling intellectual property, licensing, employment matters, and corporate secretarial tasks.

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) – Master's is a plus.
  • Minimum 8–12 years of legal experience, preferably in the UAE or GCC.
  • Strong background in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
  • Excellent contract drafting skills in English and Arabic.
  • Experience dealing with government authorities.
  • Strong understanding of cross-border commercial transactions.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex files.

 If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Senior legal councel, press on "Apply Now".