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Director Legal Counsel

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10-16 Years
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Investigations- Assess internal investigations relating to fraud, misconduct, and compliance violations.
  • Identify any gaps in information and providing guidance where needed.
  • Oversee incident response protocols, ensuring timely and effective management of legal risks arising from operational incidents.
  • Conduct legal risk assessments and provide recommendations to management on mitigation strategies
  • Disputes, Litigation & Legal Advisory- Lead and manage existing and potential litigation and arbitration matters, including civil, criminal, commercial, employment, and other contentious proceedings, as well as arbitration.
  • Oversee the scoping, engagement and management of external counsel in litigation and arbitration matters, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effective cost control and sound strategy.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessment in relation to litigation and arbitration matters, potential disputes, investigations, and enforcement actions.
  • Review and validate submissions to UAE Courts/ judicial authorities.
  • Deliver proactive and practical advisory support to business units on dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and legal compliance.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the UAE and advise on implications for the business.
  • Develop reports and internal material as needed in relation to any potential and/or ongoing litigation and arbitration matters catered to differing audience and levels of seniority.
  • Working with Finance as needed to ensure the correct provisioning is in place in relation to existing and potential litigation and arbitration matters.
  • Preparing and overseeing all the material needed to be submitted to the UAE Accountability Authority
  • Corporate & M&A Transactions- Lead legal aspects of strategic corporate projects including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
  • Draft, review and update company incorporation documents, resolutions, Memorandum/Articles of Association, share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, ancillary documents and any other related documents.
  • Coordinate the legal due diligence processes, including managing and liaising with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and oversee legal workstreams to identify and mitigate transaction risks.
  • Manage relationships with external legal advisors/counsel to ensure efficient delivery, quality control, and alignment with business objectives and budgets
  • Financing & Commercial matters- Advise on corporate financing transactions.
  • Review and advise on financing agreements, security documents, and related arrangements.
  • Instruct and coordinate with external counsel on financing transactions, ensuring alignment on structure, timelines, risk allocation and budget
  • Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure alignment with corporate governance standards and internal compliance frameworks in accordance with applicable UAE laws and regulations.
  • Review the company's corporate policies from a legal perspective to ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with Compliance & Risk, Security teams, Internal Audit and other functions to strengthen controls and provide support on legal matters

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); Master's degree (LLM) preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 10–16 years experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal function with UAE specific experience.
  • Strong experience in investigations, M&A and corporate transactions, and corporate finance.
  • Preferably brings telecom and regulatory sector experience, including familiarity with UAE-specific frameworks.
  • Exposure to data protection, cyber incident response, and governance frameworks is an added advantage.
  • Experience in advising senior stakeholders on Chief level

Skills

  • Core Competencies & Leadership Capabilities- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent legal drafting, advisory, and negotiation capabilities.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
  • Ability to manage complex, high-risk, and sensitive matters under pressure.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with regulators and external counsel.
  • Proven leadership, team management, and capability development experience.
  • Ability to operate within and enhance internal governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks

Key Success Factors

  • Effective management of high-profile litigation, arbitration, disputes and investigations with minimal legal and reputational exposure.
  • Successful execution of strategic transactions, including M&A and financing initiatives.
  • Proactive identification, escalation, and mitigation of legal risks.
  • Effective delivery of internal reports and key updates.
  • Strong knowledge of the UAE laws, regulations and frameworks.
  • Strong experience in drafting and negotiating transactions/agreements.
  • Ability to balance legal frameworks with commercial objectives and exercise a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
  • Clear, confident communication with senior and non-legal stakeholders.
  • Ability to operate independently, as well as cooperatively as part of a cohesive team.
  • High attention to detail with a solution driven mindset.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Approachable and focused on building positive relationships within the business and legal team, and making a positive impact.

More Info

Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Other
Function:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time

About Company

Job ID: 152547071

Last Updated: 01-09-2026 01:12:43 AM
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