Corporate Lawyer

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to provide end-to-end legal support across corporate operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives. The role sits within a client service environment and requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, mitigate legal risk, and support business objectives effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory

Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and stakeholders on corporate governance, structuring, regulatory matters, and compliance.

Act as a trusted legal advisor on strategic initiatives and day-to-day corporate matters.

Contracts & Documentation

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts, policies, and legal documentation.

Ensure contractual arrangements are aligned with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

Transactions

Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, capital raises, and new entity formations.

Coordinate with external counsel, advisors, and internal teams throughout transaction lifecycles.

Compliance & Regulatory

Oversee compliance with UAE corporate laws and relevant international regulations.

Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with business activities, products, and services.

Propose risk mitigation strategies and support implementation of internal controls.

Legal Research & Analysis

Conduct in-depth legal research on complex corporate and commercial law matters.

Prepare clear legal opinions, briefs, and recommendations for decision-makers.

Litigation & Dispute Support

Assist in managing corporate litigation, disputes, and claims, including coordination with external counsel.

Support dispute resolution strategies and settlement negotiations where appropriate.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).

Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction is preferred.

Proven experience in corporate law, with strong exposure to the UAE legal and regulatory environment (essential).

Experience supporting transactions and working in a client-facing or advisory setting is highly desirable.

Technical & Professional Skills

Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and transactional law.

Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.

Personal Attributes

Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and discretion.

Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commercial approach to legal problem-solving.

Collaborative and adaptable, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.