A UAE-based legal consultancy is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its team on a full-time, remote basis. This is an opportunity to take on a key role within a growing legal practice, working on a diverse range of matters and contributing to the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients in the UAE.

• Responsibilities:

• Assess potential clients’ legal matters, respond to legal inquiries, and provide clear advice on available legal options and next steps.

• Communicate directly with clients, understand their legal needs, explain the proposed course of action, and assist in defining the appropriate scope of legal services.

• Coordinate and follow up on UAE litigation matters with the appointed litigation office, monitor case progress and deadlines, and keep clients regularly updated.

• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice on UAE laws and regulations across litigation, corporate, and commercial matters.

• Draft and review legal documents, including legal opinions, memoranda, agreements, legal notices, and other corporate and commercial documents.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and advise clients on contractual risks and obligations.

• Assist clients with corporate matters, including company formation and related legal and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare legal articles and other professional legal content as required.

Skills & Technologies:

• Strong knowledge of UAE Law and UAE court procedures.

• Practical experience in UAE Litigation and Corporate Law.

• Strong Legal Research and Legal Drafting skills.

• Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation.

• Excellent Client Communication and Legal Advisory skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate and draft legal documents professionally in both English and Arabic.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines.

Team & Culture:

We value professionalism, collaboration, clear communication, and a client-focused approach. As a growing legal consultancy, we offer a flexible remote working environment where team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.

• Previous professional legal experience in the UAE is essential.

• Strong practical knowledge of UAE laws, court procedures, litigation, corporate, and commercial matters.

• Proven ability to assess legal matters, analyze cases, and provide clear and practical legal advice.

• Strong experience in legal research, legal drafting, contract drafting, review, and negotiation.

• Ability to draft professional legal documents, memoranda, agreements, correspondence, and legal opinions.

• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

• Strong ability to draft legal documents and professional correspondence in English.

• Excellent client communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate confidently with clients, understand their legal needs, and explain legal options clearly.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters, follow deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.