Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reporting to: Head of Legal

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a well-established family group in Abu Dhabi. The role will provide comprehensive legal support across a diversified portfolio of businesses, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and regulations while supporting commercial and strategic objectives.

This is a broad, hands-on role requiring strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to senior management and business units
• Support strategic decision-making with sound legal guidance
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements

Contracts & Commercial

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Manage contracts across multiple business sectors (real estate, retail, investment, etc.)
• Advise on risk exposure and mitigation strategies

Corporate & Governance

• Support corporate structuring, company formation, and restructuring activities
• Ensure proper governance frameworks are in place across group entities
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and government authorities as required

Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor and advise on regulatory changes impacting the business
• Ensure group-wide compliance policies and procedures are implemented
• Support internal compliance initiatives and audits

Disputes & Risk Management

• Manage legal disputes and litigation in coordination with external counsel
• Provide proactive advice on risk management and dispute avoidance
• Handle claims, negotiations, and settlement discussions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM is an advantage
• Qualified lawyer
• Arabic Speaker
• 5–10+ years of legal experience
• Experience within a family group, conglomerate, or diversified business is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulatory environment