LEGAL COUNSEL

JOB PURPOSE

Provide legal support across litigation, contracting, compliance, and governance to protect the company's interests and ensure alignment with applicable laws and regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice to management and internal departments on a wide range of legal issues.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, agreements, NDAs, supplier contracts, employment contracts, and commercial documents.
• Ensure the company's policies and procedures are compliant with UAE legislation and relevant international regulations.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend preventive measures.

1. Litigation & Case Management

• Manage all ongoing legal cases of the company across all jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external law firms, prepare case documents, and track progress of litigation matters.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings where required.
• Maintain a comprehensive case tracker with status updates, deadlines, and outcomes.

1. Corporate Governance

• Advise on corporate structuring, company formation, license renewals, and regulatory filings.
• Support board resolutions, power of attorney preparations, and other corporate documents.
• Oversee compliance with commercial, labor, and corporate regulations.

1. Regulatory & Government Relations

• Interact with government bodies, free zones, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Ensure compliance with changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor updates in UAE laws and provide timely briefs to management.

1. Internal Support & Communication

• Provide legal training and awareness sessions to employees when needed.
• Support HR with disciplinary actions, employee grievances, and legal aspects of terminations.
• Advise Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Operations on legal risks and obligations.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB / LLM).
2. Minimum 58 years of experience as a Legal Counsel or similar role.
3. Experience handling litigation, corporate law, labor law, and commercial matters in the UAE.
4. Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
5. Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; excellent English communication skills required.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

1. Strong knowledge of Corporate Law, Labor Law, and related regional jurisdictions
2. Experience developing legal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
3. High-level legal drafting and writing proficiency.
4. Contract drafting, negotiation, and jointventure documentation experience.
5. Ability to design both defensive and proactive litigation strategies.
6. Upto-date understanding of UAE and regional laws/regulations.
7. Process improvement & operational transformation

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

1. Strong business understanding with a result-driven mindset.
2. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
3. High professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service orientation.
4. Strong analytical, planning, and problemsolving abilities.
5. Effective stakeholder engagement across departments and external partners.
6. Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

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