Senior Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel(Dubai, UAE | advisory-focused | growth to Junior Partner)
We are a Dubai-based legal and advisory firm working with HNWI, real estate investors, corporate clients and individuals, focusing on transactions, structuring and ongoing legal advisory. We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to strengthen our core legal team, with a clear growth path to heading a legal practice / Junior Partner role.
Key responsibilities Legal advisory on corporate structuring and cross-border transactions Support of real estate transactions and ownership structuring in the UAEDrafting and reviewing complex legal documentation (shareholders’ agreements, SPAs, investment and commercial contracts) Advising HNWI and private clients on structuring, risk and legal architecture Coordination of external lawyers, tax advisors, banks and registrars Interaction with UAE authorities, free zones, banks and counterparties Preparation of written legal memorandums and risk-based advisory Participation in client discussions, negotiations and deal structuring
Required experience5–7 years of legal experience in advisory / transactional work Minimum 1–2 years of real practical experience in the UAE (mandatory) Background in law firm, boutique advisory or Big4 legal/tax Strong exposure to:-corporate and investment structuring,-real estate transactions,-banking and compliance matters in the UAEClient-facing experience (HNWI / investors) Ability to work independently and manage matters end-to-end
Language & team fit Fluent Russian and Ukrainian Strong written and spoken English Team-oriented mindset
Nice to have ADGM / DIFC experience Foundations, private wealth or asset protection structures Tax sensitivity (understanding consequences, not necessarily a tax advisor) Cross-border and offshore structuring exposure
What this role is not Litigation / disputes / arbitration PRO or company formation-only role Pure in-house or administrative legal position
What we offer Work with sophisticated HNWI and investment-driven clients High level of autonomy and responsibility Strong professional growth and clear path to leadership / Junior Partner Involvement in complex, non-template legal work