Junior Counsel Legal & Compliance

Our client is seeking a qualified legal professional to join a leading organisation with family office operations as Junior Counsel – Legal & Compliance, based in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of international post-qualification experience (PQE) across legal affairs, compliance and company secretarial functions. Experience in the drilling, shipping, maritime or offshore industries will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial transactions, corporate matters and business operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, financing documents and other legal documentation.
• Manage corporate governance and company secretarial activities, including board documentation, statutory filings and corporate records.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Support asset financing, insurance arrangements, leasing transactions and contractual risk assessments.
• Review insurance policies, claims documentation and contractual provisions relating to company assets.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, insurers, financial institutions and other stakeholders.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support management with legal research, due diligence and other corporate legal matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• Company Secretary qualification is mandatory.
• 8–10 years of international PQE across legal, compliance and company secretarial functions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters.
• Experience in the drilling, shipping, maritime or offshore industries is highly preferred.
• Exposure to asset financing, asset insurance, leasing arrangements and related commercial transactions is an advantage.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Please apply immediately with your updated CV, as this is an urgent requirement and our client is looking to fill the position at the earliest.