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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Regional Head of Legal – Middle East &amp; Africa</p><p><b>Location:</b> Dubai, United Arab Emirates</p><p><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time</p><p>About the Role</p><p>A leading multinational organization is seeking an experienced <b>Regional Head of Legal</b> to lead its legal function across the Middle East &amp; Africa (MEA). This is a strategic leadership role responsible for providing legal direction, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risk, and safeguarding the organization's interests across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will partner closely with senior business leaders to provide commercially focused legal advice while leading legal operations, governance, compliance, litigation management, intellectual property protection, and regional legal strategy.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Legal Strategy &amp; Governance</p><ul><li>Develop and implement the regional legal strategy aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Establish and maintain legal policies, standards and governance frameworks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies across the region.</li><li>Identify legal and regulatory risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.</li><li>Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership on key business initiatives.</li></ul><p>Commercial &amp; Corporate Legal</p><ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial contracts and strategic agreements.</li><li>Advise on complex commercial transactions, corporate matters, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Provide practical legal guidance to business units on contractual, regulatory and operational matters.</li><li>Support business expansion, market entry initiatives and corporate restructuring where required.</li></ul><p>Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution</p><ul><li>Oversee litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution matters.</li><li>Manage external legal counsel and monitor litigation strategy and budgets.</li><li>Protect the organization's legal interests through proactive dispute management.</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</p><ul><li>Develop and implement legal compliance programmes and internal policies.</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate governance principles and ethical business practices.</li><li>Support anti-bribery, anti-corruption and regulatory compliance initiatives.</li><li>Conduct legal risk assessments and provide recommendations to minimize organizational exposure.</li></ul><p>Intellectual Property</p><ul><li>Oversee the registration, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.</li><li>Manage trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property matters across the region.</li></ul><p>Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop the regional legal team.</li><li>Build a high-performing legal function through coaching, succession planning and capability development.</li><li>Foster collaboration across Legal, Compliance, HR, Finance, Procurement and Business teams.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB). Master's Degree (LLM) is advantageous.</li><li>Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.</li><li><b>10–15+ years of post-qualification experience</b> in Corporate &amp; Commercial Law, with significant in-house multinational experience.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in:</li><li>Corporate Law</li><li>Commercial Contracts</li><li>Corporate Governance</li><li>Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Legal Risk Management</li><li>Litigation Management</li><li>Intellectual Property</li><li>Cross-border Legal Advisory</li><li>Experience leading legal matters across multiple countries within the Middle East and/or Africa.</li><li>Strong familiarity with government authorities, regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.</li><li>Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence business decisions.</li><li>Excellent contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.</li><li><b>Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.</b></li></ul><p>Preferred Background</p><p>Candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors are highly preferred:</p><ul><li>Technology</li><li>Digital Services</li><li>FinTech &amp; Payments</li><li>Telecommunications</li><li>Healthcare &amp; Life Sciences</li><li>Global Business Services</li><li>Consumer &amp; Retail</li><li>Multinational Corporate Environment</li></ul><p><br></p></div>

<p>We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Abu Dhabi office of a leading international law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-level legal and administrative support to senior legal professionals within a fast-paced, transactional practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional secretarial support, managing complex billing processes, producing high-quality legal documentation and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy legal team. Responsibilities: 1. Provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to senior lawyers. 2. Manage busy and ever-changing diaries, meetings, conference calls and domestic and international travel arrangements. 3. Draft, amend, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence, reports and presentations to a high standard. 4. Coordinate client onboarding, conflict checks, matter openings and matter closures. 5. Manage complex legal billing, including time entry, pre-bill reviews, narrative amendments and coordination with the Finance team. 6. Organise client meetings, prepare meeting materials and assist with event coordination where required. 7. Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, legal records and document management processes. 8. Coordinate document production, courier services and other administrative support with internal business services teams. 9. Maintain client information and handle confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism and discretion. 10. Provide proactive support across the legal team and assist with additional administrative responsibilities as required.</p><p>1. At least 3-5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within an international or reputable law firm. 2. Experience supporting senior lawyers in a busy legal practice. 3. Previous exposure to corporate, finance, transactional or other commercial practice areas would be advantageous. 4. Strong experience managing complex legal billing, including time recording, pre-bill reviews and billing coordination. 5. Excellent legal document production, formatting and proofreading skills. 6. Experience using legal applications and document management systems such as iManage, Elite 3E, Aderant, Intapp, Chrome River or similar. 7. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. 8. Excellent organisational, communication and client service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 9. Professional, proactive and highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalSecretary #LegalPA #InternationalLawFirm #LegalSupport #AbuDhabiJobs #LegalCareers #LawFirmJobs #UAEJobs #ProfessionalServices</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span><b>Black &amp; Grey HR </b>is partnering with a leading diversified oil &amp; gas services group with operations across the UAE, delivering integrated solutions to the energy sector. The Group is seeking an experienced <b>Group General Counsel</b> to provide strategic legal leadership, safeguard the organization's interests, and support business growth across multiple entities and jurisdictions.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br><br>- Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Board, Group CEO, and executive leadership.<br><br>- Lead the Group's legal strategy, governance, and corporate compliance framework.<br><br>- Oversee complex commercial contracts, service agreements, joint ventures, M&amp;A transactions, and strategic partnerships.<br><br>- Advise on corporate structuring, cross-border operations, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.<br><br>- Manage litigation, disputes, arbitration, and external legal counsel.<br><br>- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, corporate governance standards, and risk management practices.<br><br>- Support business expansion initiatives while balancing commercial objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.<br><br>- Build and lead a high-performing legal function, driving best practices and operational excellence.<br><br></span><br><span>Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); Master's degree (LLM) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.<br><br>- Proven experience as General Counsel or senior legal leader within an oil &amp; gas group.<br><br>- 15+ years of experience&nbsp;in corporate law, commercial contracting, M&amp;A, governance, compliance, dispute resolution, and cross-border legal matters.<br><br>- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and provide commercially focused legal advice.<br><br>- Experience managing legal teams across multiple business units and jurisdictions.<br><br>- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.<br><br>- Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.<br><br></span><br><span>Benefits- Attractive compensation package.<br><br>Why Join?<br><br>- Executive leadership role with direct exposure to Board-level decision-making.<br><br>- Opportunity to shape the legal strategy of a large, diversified energy services organization.<br><br>- Dynamic, high-impact environment supporting regional growth and strategic transformation.<br><br></span><br> </div>

Job Title: Group Head of Corporate Structuring, Treasury & Regulatory Affairs Reports To: Group leadership / designated key decision-maker Location: Dubai, with travel to overseas operating locations as required Function: Group finance and regulatory function, working closely with operations, legal, and human resources<br>Role Purpose Responsible for designing, establishing, and maintaining the Group's cross-border holding structure, and for coordinating group treasury governance, cross-border fund flows, and regulatory compliance across all operating locations. The role ensures that the Group's corporate structure, financial decisions, and regulatory obligations remain consistent, traceable, and audit-ready at all times Key Responsibilities2.1 Group Holding Structure & Corporate Governance▪ Plan and maintain the shareholding structure of the Group's holding company and related entities, ensuring corporate documents (articles of association, share registers, board resolutions) remain consistent with actual equity and fund movements▪ Establish standard operating procedures for determining the nature of incoming funds (equity contribution vs. shareholder loan), ensuring resolutions remain consistent with subsequent filings▪ Manage equity documentation for overseas entities and keep shareholding records aligned with the parent company▪ Assess the Group's structural upgrade requirements at each stage and present quantified rationale and cost assessments to leadership2.2 Treasury Governance & Financial Operations▪ Develop and implement the Group's written treasury policy, including approval authority tiers and disbursement approval workflows▪ Oversee audit trail and reconciliation processes for Group fund movements, ensuring the source and destination of funds remain fully traceable▪ Screen, evaluate, and manage the Group's financial and service provider relationships, with periodic review of their compliance standing▪ Monitor changes in the scale and complexity of Group operations, and proactively raise risk assessments and recommendations2.3 Cross-Border Fund Flows & Tax Compliance▪ Lead the selection and execution of cross-border funding mechanisms, ensuring each method's legal nature remains clear and is not commingled with others▪ Complete the necessary financial and credit assessments prior to executing cross-border funding arrangements, ensuring terms meet arm's-length standards▪ Monitor the Group's cross-border tax filing thresholds and prepare supporting documentation in advance▪ Maintain working knowledge of local tax law and foreign investment regulations in each operating jurisdiction, to ensure Group funding arrangements do not breach local restrictions2.4 Regulatory Affairs & External Relationship Management▪ Serve as the Group's primary point of contact with relevant regulators and government authorities▪ Maintain the Group's relationships with banking and financial partners, proactively communicating in advance of any change in the scale or pattern of business activity▪ Continuously track regulatory developments relevant to the Group, assess their impact on the current structure, and recommend appropriate responses2.5 Documentation Governance & Board Reporting▪ Oversee the drafting and version control of the Group's key legal documents (service agreements, loan agreements, shareholder resolutions, etc.)▪ Provide regular reporting to leadership on structural execution progress, compliance risks, and key decision recommendations▪ Maintain consistent, complete records of the Group's compliance documentation, ensuring ready retrieval for future audits or reviews Qualifications Education▪ Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Accounting, or a related field; a relevant professional finance or legal qualification is an advantage Experience▪ 8+ years of experience in corporate finance, cross-border tax structuring, or corporate governance▪ Practical experience with company formation, fund flow management, and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions▪ Experience engaging directly with regulators and financial institutions is preferred Skills & Attributes▪ Strong command of cross-border tax structuring, corporate governance documentation, and compliance framework design▪ Able to manage complex, multi-location, multi-currency operations and translate them into clear, actionable procedures▪ Fluent in English and Chinese; additional language proficiency is an advantage Key relationships Internal: Group leadership, department heads, operating leads at each overseas location▪ External: Financial institutions, regulators, legal and tax advisors, local accounting firms Performance Measures Consistency and completeness of Group governance documentation▪ Compliance rate of cross-border funding arrangements▪ Proactiveness and timeliness of communication with external parties (banks, regulators)▪ Quality and timeliness of structural upgrade assessments and decision support

Role: Legal Specialist Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere) Job Type: Contract Payout: $20 - $40/hour<br>Role Overview:We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Legal Specialist to work on a contract basis. The role involves reviewing and drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and providing guidance on legal matters. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal risks and support business operations.<br>Key Responsibilities:• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents for accuracy and compliance.• Conduct legal research to identify potential risks and provide actionable recommendations.• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies in all legal processes.• Support contract negotiations and facilitate clear communication between parties.• Maintain organized records of legal documents and correspondence for audits.<br>Required Skills & Qualifications:• Experience in contract review, drafting, or legal advisory roles is required.• Knowledge of corporate law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks is essential.• Strong research and analytical skills to assess legal risks and solutions.• Proficiency in legal document management systems or relevant tools.• Effective written and verbal communication for legal and non-legal stakeholders.<br>More About the Opportunity:This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to secure and compliant business operations. The contract duration aligns with project milestones, providing structured engagement.<br>Equal Opportunity Employer:We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.<br>Apply Now!

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Job Summary <br></span><p>The role of JM Legal involves the following areas:&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li>Drafting, Scrutinising and vetting of &nbsp;contracts and agreements</li> <li>Legal Counselling</li> <li>Pleadings for cases (plaint, written statements, affidavits, petitions)</li> <li>Legal research (applicable laws, interpretations, case studies, procedures, etc.).</li> <li>Drafting, Scrutinising and vetting of &nbsp;contracts and agreements&nbsp;</li> <li>Legal Counselling</li> <li>Leadings for cases (plaint, written statements, affidavits, petitions</li> <li>Legal research (applicable laws, interpretations, case studies, procedures, etc.).</li> </ul> <br><br>Roles &amp; Responsibilities <br><ul> <li>Drafting and vetting of contracts and agreements: &nbsp;Vetting and scrutiny of corporate &nbsp;contracts, commercial agreements including lease contracts, tenancy agreements, joint venture agreement, know-how licence agreements and trade mark user agreements. &nbsp;Limit exposure to risk and liability.</li> <li>Legal counseling: &nbsp;Provide timely and appropriate legal advice and requisite legal support to all Business Units/entities across IFFCO Group.</li> <li>Litigation: &nbsp;Issuance of legal notices, preparing summary of cases, pleadings and liaisoning with external lawyers to pursue litigation of all nature ranging from civil, criminal, labour, property, consumer, tort and trademark related for and against IFFCO Group of Companies.</li> <li>Legal research: Conducting legal research as and when required for extending effective and timely advice to the management or the business unit on any legal issue. &nbsp;Periodically update management on the amendments to the laws and regulations in Asia Pacific and their impact on IFFCO Group businesses.</li> <li>Intellectual Property Rights: Protect intellectual property rights of &nbsp;IFFCO Group in coordination with Group’s TM Attorney in India.</li> <li>Legal expenses: Ensuring effective cost reduction on Legal Service expenses through judicious mix of internal resources/external counsels.</li> <li>External counsels: &nbsp;Maintain effective relationship with external counsels<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br><br>KPIs <br><ul> <li>Drafting and scrutiny of Agreements within timelines</li> <li>Lodging of pleadings on time</li> <li>Periodic timely updates</li> <li>Reduced Legal cost</li> <li>Zero Legal controversies on the documentation<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br><br>Work Experience Requirement <br><p>Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience comprising of at least 5 years as served in the legal department in large, reputed organisations and preferably around 3 years as a practicing Advocate or as an Associate in a reputed Law Firm in India.e.&nbsp;</p><br> <br><br>Qualification <br><p>Degree in Law from reputed National Law School or University. Preferably Master in Law.</p><br> <br><br>Competencies <br>Knowledge of Corporate Law<br>Knowledge of secretarial matters<br>Knowledge of commercial contracts<br>Knowledge of IPR and Copyright Law<br>Communicating effectively<br>Self and Team Management<br>Planning &amp; Decision Making<br>Customer Centricity<br>Ownership &amp; Result Orientation<br><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>The Head of Legal – Treasury &amp; Global Markets (TGM) is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, governing and executing the legal, regulatory, governance and conduct strategy for the Bank’s Treasury, Trading, Capital Markets and Global Markets businesses.</p><br><ul><li>Shape and embed a forward-looking, risk-based legal and conduct strategy for TGM, fully aligned to the Bank’s enterprise risk appetite and strategic objectives.</li><li>Act as final escalation authority for complex, precedent-setting and high-impact TGM legal and regulatory matters prior to Group General Counsel review.</li><li>Exercise delegated authority over material legal positions with financial, regulatory and reputational impact on TGM activities.</li><li>Contribute to the formulation of Group-wide legal, governance and conduct policies affecting Treasury and Global Markets.</li><li>Provide end-to-end legal support across the lifecycle of complex derivatives and related funding products, including structuring, drafting and negotiation.</li><li>Lead legal negotiation strategy for OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, repos, securities lending, collateralised financing and treasury instruments.</li><li>Negotiate and maintain master documentation frameworks including ISDAs, GMRAs, GMSLAs, CSAs and confirmations.</li><li>Support new product approvals, complex/bespoke trades and time-sensitive transactions in volatile markets.</li><li>Enable sustainable business growth by providing commercially pragmatic legal solutions while maintaining disciplined legal and risk governance.</li><li>Own the development, maintenance and modernisation of all TGM legal documentation frameworks, playbooks and clause libraries.</li><li>Lead the overhaul of existing ISDA, CSA and GMRA templates to ensure they are streamlined, current and incorporate evolving regulatory requirements including resolution stay language.</li><li>Establish and maintain documentation standards that reduce per-transaction review time and improve consistency.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements.</li><li>Interpret and implement key legislation and regulations across the Bank’s core markets, including margin and prudential regimes, conduct rules, reporting, clearing, collateral, netting and disclosure requirements.</li><li>Own the TGM legal risk agenda, ensuring effective identification, mitigation and control of material legal and conduct risks.</li><li>Anticipate, interpret and mitigate emerging legal, regulatory and conduct developments affecting derivatives and capital markets.</li><li>Support operational risk identification, reporting, remediation and governance.</li><li>Understand and effectively perform under the Three Lines of Defence principle.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><br><ul><li>Law Degree (LLB, LLM or JD) from a recognised university.</li><li>Admission to the professional bar, law society or attorney association of a recognised jurisdiction.</li><li>12–15 years of active legal experience within a major financial institution and/or top-tier law firm, with substantial focus on derivatives, capital markets and treasury.</li><li>Deep mastery of ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA, CSA documentation and derivatives market practice.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in negotiating complex master agreements and structured transactions.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Arabic an advantage).</li><li>Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives in real-time, high-pressure environments.</li><li>Personal integrity and self-management.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.</li><li>Thorough competence across derivatives, capital markets and treasury legal disciplines, with maturity and sound judgment.</li><li>Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Team player able to work and deliver under pressure.</li><li>Ability to manage and develop teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.</li></ul><br> </div>

<ul><li><p>Reviewing Legal Agreements: Conduct thorough reviews of legal agreements, contracts, and other documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and regulations as well as local jurisdiction</p></li><li><p>Legal Research: Perform legal research to support the legal team in understanding and interpreting laws, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to the insurance industry.</p></li><li><p>Document Preparation: Assist in the preparation, drafting, and editing of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and correspondence.</p></li><li><p>File Management: Maintain organized and up-to-date legal files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and easily accessible.</p></li><li><p>Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments to provide legal support and ensure that company objectives are met.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Education: A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies</p></li><li><p>Experience: Previous experience in a legal assistant, particularly within the insurance industry, is an asset.</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>What equips you for the role</strong></p><br><ul><li><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.</p></li><li><p>Excellent organizational and time-management skills.</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.</p></li><li><p>Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p></li><li><p>Proactive and able to take initiative.</p></li><li><p>Strong ethical standards and integrity.</p></li><li><p>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion</p></li></ul></li></ul>

Company Description Abdulaziz Alsuwaidi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC is a premier legal practice in the UAE, providing strategic counsel to businesses and individuals across a wide range of matters. The firm combines deep local expertise with international standards to deliver world‑class legal solutions, from corporate transactions to complex litigation. Guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and client success, the firm focuses on achieving results that matter. Aligned with the UAE’s Vision 2030, the firm aims to contribute to sustainable growth, global competitiveness, and a stronger rule of law while empowering clients to thrive in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.<br>Role Description The Legal Assistant will support attorneys with day‑to‑day legal and administrative tasks, including preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents and case files. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, scheduling meetings and hearings, managing correspondence, and coordinating with clients, courts, and external stakeholders. The role involves conducting basic legal research, drafting routine communications, and ensuring that deadlines and procedural requirements are met. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Dubai, requiring consistent presence in the office to provide reliable support to the legal team.<br>Qualifications Candidates should possess skills in Law and Legal Assistants, with a solid understanding of legal processes and terminology. He/She should speak fluent English and Arabic. Candidates should possess skills in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing legal documents and case files. Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Candidates should possess skills in Administrative Assistance, including scheduling, record management, and office coordination. Relevant qualifications such as a diploma or degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field are preferred. Prior experience in a law firm or legal department in the UAE is beneficial. Proficiency in MS Office and legal case management software is an advantage. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment are essential.<br>Location: Dubai, UAE

Role: Legal Specialist Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere) Job Type: Contract Payout: $20 - $40/hour<br>Role Overview:We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Legal Specialist to work on a contract basis. The role involves reviewing and drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and providing guidance on legal matters. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal risks and support business operations.<br>Key Responsibilities:• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents for accuracy and compliance.• Conduct legal research to identify potential risks and provide actionable recommendations.• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies in all legal processes.• Support contract negotiations and facilitate clear communication between parties.• Maintain organized records of legal documents and correspondence for audits.<br>Required Skills & Qualifications:• Experience in contract review, drafting, or legal advisory roles is required.• Knowledge of corporate law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks is essential.• Strong research and analytical skills to assess legal risks and solutions.• Proficiency in legal document management systems or relevant tools.• Effective written and verbal communication for legal and non-legal stakeholders.<br>More About the Opportunity:This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to secure and compliant business operations. The contract duration aligns with project milestones, providing structured engagement.<br>Equal Opportunity Employer:We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.<br>Apply Now!

Render expert legal advisory to leadership and across organization on corporate governance, regulatory, and statutory compliances on laws, rules, regulations, and legislations. Establish benchmarked strategies, practices, initiatives, and interventions on legal policies, procedures, and processes.<br>Provide legal counsel and guidance on institutional governance matters, contract reviews, interpretation and application of contractual obligations, audit, business, operation, and risk resolutions, manage disputes, arbitration, and litigations.<br>Represent with relevant Ministries, government bodies, legal entities, manage lawsuits, cases, public prosecution, court submissions, and appeals. Ensure official communications are scrutinized for legal conformity, accuracy and protect from risks, claims, civil and commercial litigations, and legal implications. Develop and formulate MOU, Confidentiality Agreements, Non- Disclosure Agreements<br>Preparing management reports, legal interventions, and action plans with the relevant departments, providing advice and guidance to Vice Chancellor on varied matters.<br>Specific Accountabilities:Establish and lead legal compliance procedures, facilitate frameworks & guidelines; compliance strategies and government directive adherence in accordance and in conformity with its established business principals and standards. Provide expert legal advice and guidance to senior executives and departments on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Formulate appropriate legal solutions and strategies, represent in disputes, mediation, and resolution proceedings to mitigate mandate, court verdicts, implementation, and associated risks. Represent leadership with clients, partners, stakeholders’ meetings on legal and commercial matters; ensure laws/regulation compliances and safeguarding of business interests. Develop drafts/legal documents, review and endorse legal strategies, appeals, and approaches for leadership approvals. Liaise with relevant authorities, Ministries, Government entities to integrate the College’s operations; ensuring that risks or non-compliances are dealt with in an appropriate manner and that the Senior Management Team is apprised of issues and the actions being taken to address these issues/risks. Provide advice and guidance to the Vice Chancellor and the Senior Executive Management Team on the College’s legal spectrums, governance and authority matrix compliances, exposures, relevant risk mitigations on business and operational activities, policies, procedures for the Division and the College as a whole. Provide relevant data promptly to government officials/bodies and authorized personnel to ensure maximum compliance with various policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Formulates and drafts MOU, Confidentiality Agreements, Non- Disclosure Agreements etc Conduct legal research and analysis, stay updated on emerging legal trends, regulations, and best practices in the industry, and provide recommendations for proactive measures to mitigate legal risks.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <br> <p><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></p><br><p>We are seeking a Corporate M&amp;A lawyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, negotiating and drafting agreements for joint ventures, acquisitions and other business transactions. The role involves providing legal advice on potential risks and issues, coordinating with advisors and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</p><br><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><br><p><strong><span>Legal Consultation</span></strong></p><br><ul><li>Provide accurate, precise and timely legal advice to stakeholders on a wide range of legal topics, including corporate matters, contracts, employment regulations, disputes, and risk prevention, and draft legal memos with recommendations and actions to be undertaken, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage disputes, pre-litigation, and litigations, manage external counsels and negotiate settlements.</li><li>Ensure that all business contracts and agreements are in compliance with applicable laws, protecting the company's interests, and minimizing legal risks.</li></ul><p><strong><span>Draft Legal Documentation</span></strong></p><br><ul><li>Draft, review and negotiate various legal documents, such as contracts, corporate documents, terms &amp; conditions, and other contractual arrangements.</li><li>Draft legal opinions on legislation related to the Company to ensure that relevant and up-to-date information on legislation is always available to all relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Provide efficient support on the M&amp;A and strategic projects - support the legal lifecycle of domestic and cross-border transactions. &nbsp;Support the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs, Letters of Intent/MOU, Share/Asset Purchase Agreements, and ancillary agreements.</li><li>Undertake any other duties, functions, or services consistent with the role of Legal Counsel, as determined by the Associate General Counsel.</li></ul><p><strong><span>Legal Research</span></strong></p><br><ul><li>Perform legal research on legislation relevant to the Company in order to stay up to date on all relevant legislation.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS</strong></p><br><p><strong>Minimum Qualification</strong></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in law</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Experience &amp; Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong></p><br><ul><li>7 years of relevant experienceeither as in-house counsel or in law firm with exposure to different aspects of law.</li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills</li><li>Able to work independently</li><li>Experience in the Oil and Gas or retail industry is preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Certifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Qualified Lawyer.</li></ul><br> </div>

Role: Member of Technical Staff - Legal Research (Remote) Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere) Job Type: Full-Time Payout: $350K - $500K/yr<br>Role Overview:We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Member of Technical Staff, Legal Research to work on a full-time basis. You will research and analyze complex legal and regulatory frameworks to support product development and compliance initiatives. The role involves developing technical solutions to address legal research challenges and ensuring alignment with evolving legal standards.<br>Key Responsibilities:• Research and interpret laws, regulations, and case law to inform product decisions• Develop technical frameworks and tools to automate legal research processes• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legal insights into product design• Evaluate emerging legal trends and their potential impact on technology solutions• Draft technical documentation and guidelines for legal compliance in product development<br>Required Skills & Qualifications:• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal education• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools• Experience with regulatory analysis and compliance frameworks• Ability to translate legal concepts into technical requirements• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills<br>More About the Opportunity:This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Software Development industry, contributing to the development of technology solutions that meet complex legal and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in shaping products that balance innovation with compliance.<br>Equal Opportunity Employer:We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.<br>Apply Now!

<p>Practical knowledge of Dubai Courts, RDC, and Public Prosecution systems.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Minimum 2 years of relevant UAE legal experience.</p><p>Arabic is mandatory. Good English is an advantage. Familiarity with UAE court procedures and online legal systems.</p>

<p>We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Abu Dhabi office of a leading international law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-level legal and administrative support to senior legal professionals within a fast-paced, transactional practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional secretarial support, managing complex billing processes, producing high-quality legal documentation and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy legal team. Responsibilities: 1. Provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to senior lawyers. 2. Manage busy and ever-changing diaries, meetings, conference calls and domestic and international travel arrangements. 3. Draft, amend, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence, reports and presentations to a high standard. 4. Coordinate client onboarding, conflict checks, matter openings and matter closures. 5. Manage complex legal billing, including time entry, pre-bill reviews, narrative amendments and coordination with the Finance team. 6. Organise client meetings, prepare meeting materials and assist with event coordination where required. 7. Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, legal records and document management processes. 8. Coordinate document production, courier services and other administrative support with internal business services teams. 9. Maintain client information and handle confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism and discretion. 10. Provide proactive support across the legal team and assist with additional administrative responsibilities as required.</p><p>1. At least 3-5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within an international or reputable law firm. 2. Experience supporting senior lawyers in a busy legal practice. 3. Previous exposure to corporate, finance, transactional or other commercial practice areas would be advantageous. 4. Strong experience managing complex legal billing, including time recording, pre-bill reviews and billing coordination. 5. Excellent legal document production, formatting and proofreading skills. 6. Experience using legal applications and document management systems such as iManage, Elite 3E, Aderant, Intapp, Chrome River or similar. 7. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. 8. Excellent organisational, communication and client service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 9. Professional, proactive and highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalSecretary #LegalPA #InternationalLawFirm #LegalSupport #AbuDhabiJobs #LegalCareers #LawFirmJobs #UAEJobs #ProfessionalServices</p>

Role: Member of Technical Staff - Legal Research (Remote) Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere) Job Type: Full-Time Payout: $350K - $500K/yr<br>Role Overview:We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Member of Technical Staff, Legal Research to work on a full-time basis. You will research and analyze complex legal and regulatory frameworks to support product development and compliance initiatives. The role involves developing technical solutions to address legal research challenges and ensuring alignment with evolving legal standards.<br>Key Responsibilities:• Research and interpret laws, regulations, and case law to inform product decisions• Develop technical frameworks and tools to automate legal research processes• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legal insights into product design• Evaluate emerging legal trends and their potential impact on technology solutions• Draft technical documentation and guidelines for legal compliance in product development<br>Required Skills & Qualifications:• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal education• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools• Experience with regulatory analysis and compliance frameworks• Ability to translate legal concepts into technical requirements• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills<br>More About the Opportunity:This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Software Development industry, contributing to the development of technology solutions that meet complex legal and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in shaping products that balance innovation with compliance.<br>Equal Opportunity Employer:We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.<br>Apply Now!

<p>Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel -Real Estate Employment Type: Full Time Salary (AED): up to 65K inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: One of the leading construction and real estate development firm based in the UAE specializing in the execution of large-scale high-rise residential projects. Job Description: • Lead all legal aspects of property acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, project financing, and off-plan developments, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiating SPAs, financing/security documents, and ensuring compliance with DLD, RERA, Oqood, and other regulatory requirements. • Draft, review, and negotiate construction, consultancy, FIDIC-based, subcontract, and development agreements while advising on contract strategy, commercial risk allocation, variations, delays, liquidated damages, and dispute prevention throughout the project lifecycle. • Ensure compliance with UAE real estate, construction, corporate, and data protection laws, manage corporate governance matters, statutory filings, licenses, trademarks, and maintain legal policies, templates, and governance documentation across the group. • Manage litigation, arbitration, construction disputes, contractor and purchaser claims, oversee external legal counsel, develop legal risk mitigation strategies, and provide strategic legal advice to support business operations and protect company interests. • Manage external legal advisors and budgets, standardize legal documentation, deliver legal training to internal stakeholders, and provide day-to-day legal support to commercial, procurement, finance, sales, and executive management teams.</p><p>Qualifications: • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD); LLM in Construction Law, Commercial Law, or International Arbitration is highly preferred. Admission to practice in the UAE, UK, Australia, or another recognized jurisdiction is highly desirable. • Minimum 10–12 years of post-qualification legal experience, including at least 7 years specializing in real estate and construction law in the UAE. • Proven expertise in high-value real estate development transactions, including land acquisitions, off-plan sales, project financing, and drafting/negotiating FIDIC and bespoke construction contracts. • Strong hands-on experience in construction disputes, claims management, and arbitration, including proceedings before UAE Courts, DIAC, and international arbitration forums. • In-depth knowledge of UAE real estate legislation, including RERA regulations, Dubai Land Department (DLD) requirements, and Dubai Municipality regulations; Arabic language skills are an advantage. </p>

The ideal candidate will be responsible for all in house legal matters for this rapidly expanding shipping/maritime business.<br>Responsibilities Support the review, preparation and management of commercial contracts, agreements and legal documentation. Support the preparation and review of confidentiality agreements, supplier agreements, client agreements and other business documentation. Provide administrative and legal support for cross-border business activities. Maintain awareness of international legal considerations relevant to the Company's operations. Assist with KYC documentation, due diligence requests and regulatory requirements. Maintain confidential legal files and ensure documentation is stored securely. Support the Company in ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are appropriately managed. Assist with maintaining corporate records across multiple company entities.<br>Qualifications Experience in maritime/shipping/charters is preferred Minimum 6 years experience, ideally with some EU experience Law Degree

⚖️ We're Hiring: Legal Affairs Manager???? Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) ???? Employment Type: Full-Time ???? Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior ???? Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are an organization committed to protecting business interests through strong legal governance, effective risk management, regulatory compliance, commercial discipline, and strategic legal support. Our distributed teams collaborate across Legal, Compliance, Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Projects, Government Relations, Risk, Executive Leadership, External Counsel, Consultants, Contractors, and Business Partners to ensure legal requirements are effectively managed throughout the organization. The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Affairs Manager to lead legal operations, contract review, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, dispute management, legal risk assessment, and strategic legal support across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong legal knowledge with commercial awareness, contract-management expertise, negotiation capabilities, regulatory understanding, risk management, and stakeholder leadership. The role will be responsible for providing practical legal advice, managing contractual and corporate matters, coordinating external counsel, protecting organizational interests, and ensuring legal risks are identified and appropriately mitigated. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement legal affairs strategies, policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and risk-management standards aligned with organizational objectives. Provide practical legal advice to senior management and internal departments on commercial, corporate, regulatory, contractual, employment, operational, and strategic matters. Review, draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding, confidentiality agreements, service agreements, supplier agreements, partnership agreements, and other legal documents. Support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, partners, service providers, and other stakeholders. Review contractual terms, obligations, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, guarantees, termination provisions, limitation of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, dispute-resolution mechanisms, and other material legal provisions. Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and provide recommendations to protect the organization's interests. Establish and maintain contract-review procedures, approval workflows, legal templates, contract registers, obligation trackers, and legal documentation standards. Monitor contractual obligations, renewal dates, termination rights, notice periods, compliance requirements, and other critical legal milestones. Provide legal support throughout the full contract lifecycle from tender and negotiation through execution, performance, amendments, disputes, completion, and termination. Advise Project Management, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other teams on legal aspects of business and project activities. Manage corporate legal matters including company formation, corporate structures, shareholder matters, board resolutions, powers of attorney, corporate registrations, and statutory documentation where applicable. Support corporate governance activities and ensure appropriate legal documentation and approval processes are maintained. Monitor applicable UAE laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, court developments, government policies, and industry requirements affecting the organization. Assess the potential impact of legal and regulatory changes and advise relevant stakeholders on required actions. Coordinate with Government Relations and Compliance teams on regulatory registrations, licenses, permits, government requirements, and official legal matters. Manage legal disputes, claims, notices, litigation matters, arbitration, mediation, settlement negotiations, and other contentious matters in coordination with external counsel. Develop dispute-management strategies and assess potential financial, operational, reputational, and contractual exposure. Maintain comprehensive litigation, claims, dispute, legal-risk, contract, and corporate-legal registers. Appoint, coordinate, and manage external lawyers, law firms, legal consultants, and specialist advisors. Review external legal advice and ensure recommendations are translated into practical business actions. Support investigations into contractual breaches, compliance concerns, misconduct, disputes, and other legal matters where required. Advise HR on employment-related legal matters including employment agreements, policies, disciplinary issues, termination matters, employee disputes, and regulatory requirements. Support Procurement and Commercial teams in developing appropriate contractual structures, tender documentation, supplier agreements, and commercial terms. Advise Finance on payment disputes, contractual liabilities, guarantees, securities, financial obligations, tax-related legal matters, and other relevant issues. Support intellectual-property matters including trademarks, copyrights, licensing, technology agreements, confidentiality, and protection of proprietary information. Review data-protection, privacy, technology, cybersecurity, and digital-service agreements where applicable. Develop legal-risk assessments and mitigation plans covering contracts, regulatory compliance, disputes, corporate matters, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives. Establish and monitor legal KPIs covering contract turnaround, dispute exposure, legal-risk reduction, compliance, external-counsel performance, and legal-service efficiency. Deliver legal training and awareness programs for employees and management on contracts, compliance, governance, confidentiality, and other relevant legal matters. Maintain appropriate legal records and ensure confidential and privileged information is handled securely. Prepare legal reports, risk assessments, executive briefings, board materials, legal opinions, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be measured through a combination of legal, commercial, compliance, risk, and operational KPIs, including:Contract review turnaround time Contract compliance rate Legal-risk reduction Contractual dispute exposure Dispute resolution performance Litigation and arbitration outcomes Claims recovery or avoidance Legal-cost efficiency External-counsel performance Regulatory compliance Corporate governance compliance Contract renewal and obligation management Legal documentation accuracy Legal training completion Legal issue resolution time Contract negotiation effectiveness Legal-risk identification and mitigation Business stakeholder satisfaction Candidate Profile The successful candidate should have strong experience in legal affairs, commercial law, corporate law, contract management, regulatory affairs, or a related legal discipline. Experience within construction, real estate, infrastructure, energy, financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, or other complex commercial environments would be advantageous. The candidate should have strong contract-management and negotiation capabilities combined with commercial judgment, regulatory awareness, dispute-management experience, and the ability to provide practical legal guidance to business leaders. Experience working within the UAE or wider GCC legal and regulatory environment is highly desirable. What You'll Bring Proven experience in legal affairs, commercial law, corporate law, contract management, or a related legal role. Strong understanding of commercial contracts and contract lifecycle management. Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex agreements. Strong knowledge of contractual risk, liability, indemnities, warranties, guarantees, termination, and dispute-resolution provisions. Experience managing disputes, claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, or settlement negotiations. Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Experience working with external legal counsel and specialist advisors. Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, commercially practical recommendations. Strong understanding of confidentiality, legal privilege, data protection, and corporate risk. Experience developing legal policies, procedures, templates, and governance frameworks. Strong organizational and documentation-management capabilities. Highly analytical, commercially minded, detail-oriented, and risk-conscious. Ability to manage multiple legal matters and competing deadlines independently. Ability to work independently and effectively within a fully remote environment. Law degree and relevant professional qualification or admission appropriate to the applicable jurisdiction is advantageous. Experience working within the UAE or wider GCC market is strongly preferred. Arabic language capability is advantageous.

Role Description The Head of Legal will provide strategic legal guidance and oversight for the organization in a part-time, remote capacity. This role involves leading the development and review of legal policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and advising leadership on legal risks and mitigation strategies. The Head of Legal will oversee the preparation, negotiation, and review of contracts and other legal documents, and manage legal issues related to employment, partnerships, and platform operations. Day-to-day tasks include consulting with internal stakeholders, monitoring regulatory changes, coordinating with external counsel as needed, and establishing best practices that support ethical and compliant business operations. Qualifications Strong foundation in Law with experience applying legal principles to business and employment contexts. Proficiency in Legal Compliance, including monitoring regulatory changes and implementing appropriate policies and controls. Experience in Legal Consulting, providing clear, practical advice to leadership and internal stakeholders. Ability to handle Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements. Demonstrated capability in identifying, assessing, and resolving Legal Issues across operational and strategic areas. Advanced degree in Law (LL. B or equivalent; LL. M or specialization is an asset). Experience in employment law, commercial law, or technology/platform-related law is highly beneficial. Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote, part-time setting. High ethical standards and commitment to non-discriminatory, compliant business practices.