Job Title: Legal Advisor
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: Partner / Head of Department
Job Summary:
The Associate Lawyer will provide high-level legal advisory and support across multiple practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, FinTech, Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Employment & Labour Disputes, Intellectual Property, Succession Planning, DIFC Wills, and Litigation. The role involves both contentious and non-contentious matters across mainland UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and various freezones, ensuring clients receive strategic, practical, and compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate & Commercial:
- Provide legal advisory services on corporate structuring, company formation, and regulatory compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and commercial documents.
- Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including strategic planning, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and post-transaction integration.
Real Estate & Property:
- Handle legal matters related to real estate transactions, leases, and property disputes.
FinTech & TMT:
- Provide guidance on technology, media, telecom, and FinTech-related legal matters.
- Advise on licensing, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property matters.
Employment & Labour:
- Advise clients on employment law issues, disputes, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
- Represent clients in legal proceedings and provide strategic advice on dispute resolution.
- Prepare legal documentation, submissions, and case strategies.
Succession Planning & DIFC Wills:
- Draft DIFC Wills and advise on succession planning and asset protection strategies.
- Client Relationship & Coordination:
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring prompt and accurate legal support.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement legal strategies.
- Support business development initiatives by providing legal insights and advisory.
Other Responsibilities:
- Stay updated on UAE laws, regulations, and industry developments.
- Participate in seminars, panel discussions, and training programs.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and paralegals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- LLB Hons Law Graduate, qualified with Dubai Legal Affairs Department.
- Minimum 5+ years of legal experience in the UAE.
- Strong experience in Corporate, Commercial, M&A, Real Estate, FinTech, TMT, Employment, Litigation, and DIFC Wills.
- Proven track record in drafting, negotiation, and advisory services.
Knowledge of UAE mainland, DIFC, ADGM, and freezone regulations.
Excellent communication, analytical, and client management skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic legal advisory and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to handle complex transactions and cross-border matters.
- Professional integrity and strong work ethic.
- Teamwork and leadership abilities.