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Michael Page

Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Commercial

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  • Posted 24 days ago
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Early Applicant

Job Description

  • Must have strong corporate commercial law experience
  • Must have top tier law firm and in house experience

About Our Client

Well established entity in Dubai, operating at an international scale, driving strategic initiatives for innovation, sustainability and industrial development.

Job Description

  • Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across contracts, projects, and daytoday operational matters in a complex, multijurisdictional environment
  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of highvalue and strategically important agreements, managing legal and commercial risk
  • Support crossborder initiatives and transactions, working closely with internal stakeholders to identify issues early and enable informed decisions
  • Advise on disputes, claims, and incidents, coordinating with external counsel and internal teams to manage exposure and resolve matters efficiently
  • Develop and maintain legal templates, guidance, and playbooks to support consistent and effective contracting practices
  • Deliver targeted training and informal guidance to business teams to improve legal awareness and risk management
  • Manage external legal advisers, ensuring quality, cost control, and alignment with business priorities

The Successful Applicant

  • Must have at least 10 years PQE, combining top tier law firm training with substantial inhouse experience
  • Strong track record advising assetheavy / industrial or complex operational businesses
  • Proven experience across crossborder projects, highvalue contracts, and dispute/claims strategies
  • Comfortable operating with high autonomy, influencing senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams
  • Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills; commercially astute with sound risk judgement

What's On Offer

  • Senior, highimpact role with visibility to leadership and global operations
  • Diverse, complex work spanning projects, operations, disputes, and strategy
  • Attractive compensation package.

Contact: Areej Mahmood

Quote job ref: JN-012026-6929982

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Job ID: 140435623