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<p><strong>Legal Counsel</strong></p><br><p>You must be present inside the United Arab Emirates</p><p>� <strong>Location:</strong> United Arab Emirates</p><p>� <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><br><p>Do you have experience in <strong>financial legislation and government regulations</strong>?</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Counsel</strong> to join a leading government entity, contributing to the development of financial regulations, reviewing systems and agreements, and providing legal and financial advisory to ensure compliance and best practices.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Reviewing and drafting local financial legislations and regulations and proposing amendments and developments.</p></li><li><p>Studying best practices and conducting benchmarking in financial systems.</p></li><li><p>Providing legal and financial advisory to government entities regarding the unified financial system.</p></li><li><p>Reviewing contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding from legal and financial perspectives.</p></li><li><p>Preparing and reviewing responses to legal consultations and recommendations.</p></li><li><p>Following up on cases and lawsuits in coordination with the competent authorities.</p></li><li><p>Participating in the review of local and federal legislation projects and providing legal opinions.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the development of accounting and financial training programs and evaluating their outputs.</p></li><li><p>Contributing to risk management, improving operational processes, and achieving performance indicators.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>✔ Bachelor’s degree in Law (Master’s degree in related fields preferred).</p><p>✔ Experience in <strong>legal consultancy and government or financial legislation</strong>.</p><p>✔ Strong knowledge of financial legislations and regulations in the UAE.</p><p>✔ Experience in reviewing contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding.</p><p>✔ Outstanding skills in legal research, drafting legislations, and preparing legal memoranda.</p><p>✔ Ability to analyze systems, provide recommendations, and communicate with government entities.</p><p>✔ Proficiency in Arabic and English.</p><br><ul><li><p>Experience in government or regulatory bodies.</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management.</p></li><li><p>High analytical and legal drafting skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple files and work with various stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p>� <strong>If you have the required experience and aim to contribute to the development of financial regulations and systems</strong></p>
نظرا لمتطلبات العمل فإن مجموعة د. السبهان القانونية و مشاركوه تتقدم لمن يرغب بطلب تعيينه مستشار قانوني يعمل لديها على أن تتوافر فيه الشروط التالية:· خبرة لا تقل عن خمس سنوات في داخل الدولة· تخصص بشكل عام في كافة الدعاوى و على وجه الخصوص الدعاوى المدنية و التجارية و دعاوى الشركات· حسن السيرة والسلوك صادرة من الدولة· لديه خبرة و إلمام بكافة قوانين الدولة و نظامها القضائي· يفضل أن يكون لديه رخصة قيادة· يفضل إجادته اللغة الإنجليزية محادثةًمن يجد لديه رغبة و تتوافر فيه الشروط السابقة التفضل بتقديم طلبه على الرابط أو الايميل مصحوباً بالسيرة الذاتية و صورة جواز سفره و البيانات اللازمة الأخرى إن وجدت<br>info@alsabhanlegalgroup.com
<table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-style:none;margin-left:-46.85pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="749"><tbody><tr style="height:22.0pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border:1.0pt dotted windowtext;height:22.0pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:561.4pt;" width="749"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:29.3pt;mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;"><td style="border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:29.3pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:561.4pt;" width="749"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;" lang="EN-GB">The Specialist Legal Oversight is responsible for supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of Dubai Media Council's regulatory framework governing the media and gaming sectors. The role holder conducts legal research, prepares draft legislation, regulatory instruments, legal opinions, and governance documents, while providing legal support across licensing, permits, content regulation, compliance, enforcement, and media governance activities. The Specialist Legal Oversight contributes to the continuous enhancement of Dubai's regulatory environment by supporting legislative development, regulatory interpretation, legal risk assessments, and cross-functional regulatory initiatives.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;" lang="EN-GB">The role serves as a technical legal specialist, supporting regulatory interpretation and legal drafting to strengthen Dubai’s media governance framework.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-spacerun:yes;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;" lang="EN-GB">The role holder is expected to demonstrate strong teamwork skills and carry out his/her duties in accordance with the relevant business policies and procedures.</span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-style:none;margin-left:-46.85pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="749"><tbody><tr style="height:4.0pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border:1.0pt dotted windowtext;height:4.0pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:27.9pt;" width="37"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>No.</strong></span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:dotted;border-width:1.0pt;height:4.0pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:79.9pt;" width="107"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Key Focus Area</strong></span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:dotted;border-width:1.0pt;height:4.0pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:454.1pt;" width="605"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-spacerun:yes;" lang="EN-GB"><strong> </strong></span><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:13.4pt;mso-yfti-irow:1;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:27.9pt;" width="37"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-align:center;text-indent:-9.0pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">1.</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:79.9pt;" width="107"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">General Responsibilities</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:454.1pt;" width="605"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-GB">Implement the operational requirements for Legal Oversight, in line with the overall Legal Oversight and Media Oversight strategy, vision and goals.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-GB">Work collaboratively with the Legal Oversight team and wider Media Oversight department to ensure smooth and on-time delivery of services to stakeholders</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-GB">Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Legal Oversight, to support with the monthly KPI reports</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:13.4pt;mso-yfti-irow:2;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:27.9pt;" width="37"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-align:center;text-indent:-9.0pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">2.</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:79.9pt;" width="107"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Regulatory Research and Legal Drafting</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:454.1pt;" width="605"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Conduct legal research into UAE legislation, media regulations, administrative law, and international regulatory practices to support the development and enhancement of Dubai's media regulatory framework.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Prepare draft legislation, executive regulations, regulatory instruments, legal notices, and supporting documentation to assist with the implementation of regulatory initiatives.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Review proposed regulatory amendments and operational procedures, identifying legal considerations and drafting recommendations for further review.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Prepare legal briefing notes, comparative studies, and research papers to support regulatory development and legislative decision-making.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Monitor changes to legislation, judicial decisions, and international regulatory developments, highlighting potential implications for Dubai's media sector.</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:13.4pt;mso-yfti-irow:3;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:27.9pt;" width="37"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-align:center;text-indent:-9.0pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">3.</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:79.9pt;" width="107"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Regulatory Interpretation and Legal Analysis</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:454.1pt;" width="605"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Conduct legal analysis of licensing, permits, content regulation, compliance, and enforcement matters to support consistent application of regulatory requirements.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Prepare draft legal opinions and regulatory interpretations for review by senior legal staff, enabling informed operational and regulatory decisions.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Analyze legal implications arising from emerging technologies, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, gaming, and evolving media business models.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Support internal stakeholders by researching regulatory requirements and providing legal clarification on operational matters.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Identify potential legal risks associated with regulatory activities and escalate significant matters requiring specialist legal review.</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:13.4pt;mso-yfti-irow:4;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:27.9pt;" width="37"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-align:center;text-indent:-9.0pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">4.</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:79.9pt;" width="107"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-US">Legal Support for Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:454.1pt;" width="605"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Support Compliance, Media Oversight, Licensing, and Content Review teams by providing legal research and analysis relating to investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and regulatory decisions.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Review supporting documentation, evidence, and case files to ensure proposed enforcement actions are supported by applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Assist in the preparation of legal documentation relating to administrative penalties, appeals, enforcement notices, and regulatory correspondence.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Research legal precedents and comparable regulatory cases to support consistent enforcement decisions across the media sector.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Contribute to the legal review of compliance frameworks, enforcement procedures, and regulatory guidance, promoting consistency and legal robustness.</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:13.4pt;mso-yfti-irow:5;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:27.9pt;" width="37"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-align:center;text-indent:-9.0pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">5.</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p></td><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:79.9pt;" width="107"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Regulatory Governance and Legislative Development</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:13.4pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:454.1pt;" width="605"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Support the development of regulatory policies, governance frameworks, and implementation guidelines by providing legal analysis and drafting assistance.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Conduct benchmarking exercises against international media regulatory frameworks to identify legislative improvements and emerging best practices.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Review governance documentation to ensure consistency with UAE legislation and approved regulatory frameworks.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Assist with cross-functional regulatory projects by providing legal input during the development of new policies and initiatives.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Maintain legal reference materials, legislative records, and regulatory documentation to support effective governance and knowledge management.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, research methodologies, and regulatory documentation, contributing to continuous improvement within the Legal Oversight function.</span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-style:none;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:480;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="562.45pt"><tbody><tr style="height:18.5pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border:1.0pt dotted windowtext;height:18.5pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:562.45pt;" colspan="2" width="750"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Job Specifications</strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:33.35pt;mso-yfti-irow:1;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:33.35pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:102.65pt;" width="137"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Key Interactions & Nature of Interaction</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:33.35pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:459.8pt;" width="613"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Internal:</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Collaborate with Directors, Heads, and business units across DMC by conducting legal research and preparing regulatory advice relating to licensing, permits, compliance, content review, enforcement, governance, and policy development.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Work closely with the Senior Specialist Legal Oversight and Head of Legal Oversight to prepare legal opinions, legislative reviews, regulatory instruments, and legal briefing materials.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Support the Media Governance function by providing legal analysis during the development and review of strategies, policies, and regulatory frameworks.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Partner with Licensing, Permits, Content Review, Compliance, and Media Oversight teams to provide legal research and clarification supporting operational and regulatory activities.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Assist internal stakeholders by preparing legal documentation, legislative comparisons, and regulatory guidance that supports consistent decision-making.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">External:</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Liaise with government authorities, regulatory agencies, and public sector entities to obtain legislative information, regulatory updates, and supporting legal documentation.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt;";"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Support engagement with regulated media organizations, publishers, broadcasters, gaming companies, digital platforms, and other stakeholders by preparing legal information and regulatory guidance where required.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Assist with consultations, working groups, and collaborative initiatives involving government entities and regulatory bodies on media legislation and emerging regulatory matters.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Conduct legal research using information published by national and international regulatory authorities to support benchmarking and legislative development activities.</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:121.7pt;mso-yfti-irow:2;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:121.7pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:102.65pt;" width="137"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Technical Skills</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:121.7pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:459.8pt;" width="613"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Advanced: Legal research and statutory interpretation.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Advanced: Regulatory legal drafting and legislative analysis.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Advanced: UAE administrative law and regulatory frameworks.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Proficient: Media regulation, digital governance, and intellectual property principles.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Proficient: Legal risk identification and regulatory analysis.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Proficient: Preparation of legal memoranda, briefing papers, and regulatory guidance.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Proficient: </span><span lang="EN-GB">Command of written and spoken Arabic and English</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:121.7pt;mso-yfti-irow:3;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:121.7pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:102.65pt;" width="137"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Behavioural Competencies</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:121.7pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:459.8pt;" width="613"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Evoking and Disseminating Positive Energy – Proficient</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Community Focus and Responsiveness to its Needs – Proficient</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Time Management and Task Prioritization – Proficient</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-GB">Excellence in Execution – Proficient</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-GB">Continuous Learning and Improvement – Proficient</span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-style:none;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:480;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="562.95pt"><tbody><tr style="height:18.5pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border:1.0pt dotted windowtext;height:18.5pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:562.95pt;" colspan="2" width="750"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Experience Required</strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:33.35pt;mso-yfti-irow:1;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:33.35pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:103.3pt;" width="138"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Functional Experience</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:33.35pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:459.65pt;" width="613"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory law, administrative law, public law, media law, government legal advisory, or a related legal environment.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Experience conducting legal research, preparing legal opinions, drafting legislation, regulations, or governance documentation.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Experience supporting regulatory compliance, enforcement, licensing, or public sector governance activities.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Experience working within government entities, regulators, or highly regulated industries is preferred.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="mso-font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-GB">Experience researching international regulatory frameworks and legislative best practices is advantageous.</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:31.55pt;mso-yfti-irow:2;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:31.55pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:103.3pt;" width="138"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">Leadership/Supervisory</span></span></p></td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt dotted windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:31.55pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:459.65pt;" width="613"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">NA</span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:18.5pt;mso-yfti-irow:3;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:18.5pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:562.95pt;" colspan="2" width="751"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Education and Qualification Required</strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:33.35pt;mso-yfti-irow:4;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;"><td style="border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:33.35pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:562.95pt;" colspan="2" width="751"><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Bachelor's degree in Law.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span 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lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Professional certification in Regulatory Law, Legislative Drafting, Media Law, Governance, or Intellectual Property is advantageous.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 3.2pt 13.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-fa
<table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-style:none;margin-left:-46.85pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt dotted windowtext;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="749"><tbody><tr style="height:22.0pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="background-color:#F2F2F2;border:1.0pt dotted windowtext;height:22.0pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:561.4pt;" width="749"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;" lang="EN-US"><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:29.3pt;mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;"><td style="border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:dotted;border-right-style:dotted;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:29.3pt;mso-border-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:dotted windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;width:561.4pt;" width="749"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.2pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;" lang="EN-US">The Senior Specialist Legal Oversight is responsible for providing expert legal interpretation and regulatory advice across Dubai Media Council's media and gaming regulatory framework. The role holder independently develops and reviews legislation, regulatory instruments, legal opinions, and governance frameworks governing licensing, permits, content regulation, compliance, enforcement, and emerging media activities. The Senior Specialist Legal Oversight also supports the development of legally robust regulatory policies, advises on complex regulatory matters, contributes to legislative reform initiatives, and promotes consistency in the application of media laws across Dubai's regulatory ecosystem. The role holder is expected to demonstrate strong teamwork skills and carry out his/her duties in accordance with the relevant business policies and procedures. </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;" lang="EN-US"> </span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Legal Advisor with strong expertise in corporate, commercial, and litigation matters to join our team.<br>Key Responsibilities:• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, real estate, and regulatory matters.• Handle litigation cases, including drafting pleadings and motions.• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.• Conduct comprehensive legal research and ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations.• Liaise with courts, government authorities, and external counsel as required. Requirements:• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm or legal advisory role, with substantial litigation experience.• Strong knowledge of UAE civil, commercial, corporate, and procedural laws. How to Apply:Please send your CV to HR@ajlc.ae
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About the job Legal Counsel (Real Estate)
Job Title - Legal Counsel
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai, UAE<br><strong>Department:</strong> Legal<br><strong>Reports To:</strong> Head of Legal<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time </p><br>
Job Summary
<p>The Legal Counsel will oversee all legal aspects of the company's real estate transactions and operations. The role involves reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and advising senior management on real estate development, leasing, acquisitions, and sales. The ideal candidate should possess strong legal expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced real estate environment. </p><br>
Key Responsibilities
Real Estate Transactions
<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to:<ul><li>Property sales</li><li>Property purchases</li><li>Leasing</li><li>Real estate development</li></ul></li><li>Manage property registrations, Oqood processes, and title deed transfers with:<ul><li>Dubai Land Department (DLD)</li><li>Other relevant authorities</li></ul></li></ul>
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
<ul><li>Review and provide legal advice on:<ul><li>Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)</li><li>Corporate agreements</li><li>Other commercial legal documents</li></ul></li></ul>
Regulatory Compliance
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with:<ul><li>Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) regulations</li><li>Dubai Land Department (DLD) regulations</li><li>Municipal regulations</li><li>Free Zone regulations</li></ul></li><li>Monitor changes in UAE property, corporate, and commercial laws.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures.</li></ul>
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
<ul><li>Support legal proceedings involving:<ul><li>Property ownership disputes</li><li>Tenancy matters</li><li>Construction disputes</li><li>Contractual breaches</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate with external legal counsel on:<ul><li>Litigation</li><li>Arbitration</li><li>Settlement negotiations</li></ul></li><li>Prepare legal notices, claims, and responses as required.</li></ul>
Risk Management
<ul><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks.</li><li>Implement contractual safeguards and recommend appropriate insurance coverage where applicable.</li></ul>
Contract Management
<ul><li>Develop, standardize, and maintain contract templates for recurring business transactions.</li></ul>
Stakeholder Support
<ul><li>Provide legal guidance on marketing, sales, and leasing documentation.</li><li>Ensure all business documentation complies with applicable laws and internal policies.</li></ul>
Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.</li><li>Master's Degree or additional qualification in Real Estate Law is preferred.</li></ul>
Experience
<ul><li>6–10 years of experience in real estate or property law.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of legal experience within the UAE.</li><li>Strong experience in:<ul><li>UAE Property Law</li><li>Real Estate Transactions</li><li>Corporate & Commercial Law</li><li>Regulatory Compliance</li></ul></li></ul>
Required Skills
<ul><li>Strong knowledge of:<ul><li>UAE Property Laws</li><li>RERA Regulations</li><li>Dubai Land Department (DLD) procedures</li><li>Construction and Commercial Law</li></ul></li><li>Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.</li><li>Sound judgment with a practical, solution-oriented approach.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.</li><li>High level of integrity and professional ethics.</li><li>Fluent in English.</li><li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.</li></ul>
Additional Requirements
<ul><li>Familiarity with offshore structures, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), escrow laws, and financing instruments is beneficial.</li><li>Ability to coordinate effectively with:<ul><li>External legal counsel</li><li>Government authorities</li><li>International legal advisors </li></ul></li></ul>
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<ul><li><p>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, legal documents, legal submissions, and provide legal opinions in accordance with UAE labor and corporate laws.</p></li><li><p>Analyze legal matters and develop practical legal strategies.</p></li><li><p>Independently manage litigation matters, contract administration, and dispute resolution.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with UAE corporate laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.</p></li><li><p>Review legal documents, identify potential legal risks, and recommend appropriate solutions.</p></li><li><p>Communicate legal risks effectively to management and stakeholders, providing practical risk mitigation strategies.</p></li><li><p>Handle visa renewals and new visa processing through the DMCC portal.</p></li><li><p>Apply UAE company law to protect the organization from legal and regulatory exposure.</p></li><li><p>Monitor changes in UAE laws, regulations, and government policies across relevant jurisdictions.</p></li><li><p>Research and analyze legal, tax, financial, and labor law updates, providing timely recommendations to management.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external legal counsel when required.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate legal records, contracts, and compliance documentation.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>A Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 2 years of legal experience, preferably in an in-house legal role within the UAE.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law, Corporate Law, and Company Law.</p></li><li><p>Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.</p></li><li><p>Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.</p></li></ul>
<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>
<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>• 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>
<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>
<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>• 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>
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Provides legal counsel and advice to the Upstream Directorate on operational, commercial, corporate and transactional matters as and when </li></ul><p> required/assigned, including joint ventures, investments, mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, dissolutions and liquidations.</p><ul><li> Drafts, reviews, interprets and amends legal opinions, agreements, letters, memos, submissions and any other relevant documents related to </li></ul><p> the business, projects or transactions of the Upstream Directorate.</p><ul><li> Advises on legal matters related to Upstream Directorate’s corporate activities such as joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, </li></ul><p> dissolutions and liquidations.</p><ul><li> Supervises work of more junior lawyers.</li><li> Assists in review of claims in connection with the Upstream Directorate’s business activities including through interpretation and advice on </li></ul><p> performance of signed contracts and prevailing legislation.</p><ul><li> Assists the Associate General Counsel in oversight of the legal functions of the Upstream Directorate group companies, particularly in </li></ul><p> development and implementation of common legal practices and joint strategies.</p><ul><li> Provides functional guidance, as required, to assigned personnel within the Legal Division on complex issues. Support and encouragement to </li></ul><p> lesser experience legal personnel. Includes identifying training and development needs and organizing, in coordination with Training & </p><p> Development Division in Human Capital Directorate, courses, seminars and orientation programs for legal and lay staff.</p><ul><li> Attends internal ADNOC committees, as and when required, to assist the activities of the Upstream Directorate and to advice on legal risks, </li></ul><p> including conformity with laws and regulations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualification:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Law from a reputable university.</li><li>Excellent English language (written and spoken). Fluent Arabic in addition is an advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills\
<p>Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel -Real Estate
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary (AED): AED 45K - 60K 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>• 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>
<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>• 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>
<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>• 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>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Reporting to Executive Management, the Group Legal Counsel will serve as the principal legal adviser to the Group, providing commercially focused legal guidance across multiple companies and business sectors.</p><p>The successful candidate will lead the Group's legal function, ensuring legal compliance, managing corporate legal risk, supporting strategic business initiatives, and delivering practical legal solutions that enable sound commercial decision-making.</p><p>This position will work closely with the existing Legal Manager and Contracts Manager, providing professional legal leadership while ensuring the highest standards of legal governance across the Group.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><p>Serve as the principal legal adviser to Executive Management and provide strategic legal guidance across all Group companies.</p></li><li><p>Advise on corporate, commercial, employment, manufacturing, engineering, construction, procurement, environmental, regulatory, governance, compliance, and international trade matters.</p></li><li><p>Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, customer contracts, distribution agreements, procurement contracts, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documentation.</p></li><li><p>Lead the management of litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, claims, regulatory investigations, and other contentious matters, coordinating with external legal counsel where appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and other jurisdictions in which the Group operates.</p></li><li><p>Advise on corporate governance matters, Board resolutions, shareholder matters, company restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, investments, and strategic corporate transactions.</p></li><li><p>Develop and implement legal policies, governance frameworks, compliance programms, and legal risk management strategies across the Group.</p></li><li><p>Identify legal risks affecting the business and provide commercially practical recommendations to mitigate those risks while supporting business objectives.</p></li><li><p>Provide legal guidance on employment matters, intellectual property, insurance, regulatory compliance, procurement, and operational issues.</p></li><li><p>Manage relationships with external law firms, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and legal service providers.</p></li><li><p>Provide professional legal oversight and guidance to the Group's Legal Manager and Contracts Manager, ensuring alignment between legal advice, contract management, and business operations.</p></li><li><p>Support business leaders by delivering timely, practical, and commercially sound legal advice that facilitates informed decision-making.</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is essential.</p></li><li><p>Admission to practice law in a recognised jurisdiction is mandatory.</p></li><li><p>A Master of Laws (LLM) or additional professional legal qualifications will be an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of the legal and regulatory frameworks of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is essential.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 15 years' post-qualification legal experience, including at least 5 years in a senior in-house legal leadership role within a diversified corporate group or multinational organisation.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience providing strategic legal advice to Executive Management and Boards of Directors.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience supporting diversified business groups operating across multiple industries, with the ability to understand and advise on the distinct legal and regulatory requirements of different sectors.</p></li><li><p>Extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, construction, procurement, international trade, commercial contracting, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of the legal systems and regulatory environments of both the UAE and KSA.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing cross-border legal matters, coordinating with external legal counsel, and supporting business operations across multiple jurisdictions.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to establish legal governance frameworks, manage corporate legal risk, and deliver commercially practical legal solutions that support business growth while protecting the Group's interests.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li><p>Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.</p></li><li><p>Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and business leaders.</p></li><li><p>High ethical standards, sound professional judgment, and absolute integrity.</p></li><li><p>Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters across a diverse portfolio of companies and industries.</p></li></ul><p></p></section>
<p>Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel -Real Estate
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary (AED): AED 45K - 60K 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>• 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>
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.
We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to join us here at CMC Markets. This is a pivotal role as our sole Legal Counsel based in Dubai, supporting the firm’s regulated operations within the DIFC and ensuring the business remains compliant with all applicable DFSA and UAE legal requirements. You will act as the primary legal point of contact for the Middle East business, while working closely with the Head of Legal - EMEA and the wider global Legal, Compliance, Finance and Senior Leadership teams.<br>Your remit spans commercial, regulatory, corporate, employment, and product-related legal matters, as well as contributing to global legal initiatives and helping to shape CMC’s growth in the region.<br>Key Responsibilities Regional Legal & Regulatory Support (Middle East Focus) Provide legal advice on all matters relating to the firm’s operations within the DIFC and under DFSA rules, ensuring compliance with regional regulatory requirements. Advise the business on UAE-specific legal considerations, including contractual, regulatory, market, employment, and other legal obligations. Coordinate with the Dubai and global Compliance function to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Act as the primary liaison between CMC and regional external counsel for the Dubai-based business.<br>Commercial & Corporate Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements relevant to the UAE and wider Middle East region, including market data licences, vendor agreements, prime brokerage documentation (including ISDAs), and institutional/partner arrangements. Support the Finance and Treasury teams on loans, engagement letters and other financing arrangements. Assist the Tax team with engagement letters and related documentation.<br>Product & Operational Support Draft and amend Terms of Business for the Middle East, ensuring consistency with DFSA rules and alignment with global standards. Work alongside Operations and Product teams on regional initiatives, client onboarding projects and corporate account arrangements. Support Compliance on complaints handling (where required), regulatory changes and financial promotions reviews.<br>Global Collaboration Work closely with legal colleagues across geographies to ensure smooth cross-border coordination and knowledge sharing. Assist with monthly board reporting and contribute to regional updates for senior leadership. Support global expansion projects, including new product initiatives, cross-border offerings and new branch considerations.<br>Risk Mitigation & Governance Proactively identify, assess and mitigate legal risks across the region. Manage external counsel effectively to balance cost, efficiency and quality. Uphold and contribute to best-practice governance, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and legal oversight.<br>Principal Accountabilities Deliver high-quality legal advice across the Middle East, with a sharp focus on DFSA compliance and regional regulatory frameworks. Minimise legal and regulatory risk through effective oversight, documentation and proactive intervention. Manage external advisers for value, quality and strategic alignment. Maintain a deep understanding of the financial services industry, particularly regional market developments affecting CFDs, derivatives, equities, digital assets, and online trading. Promote an inclusive and supportive culture across the Legal function.<br>Key Skills & Experience Essential Practising solicitor qualified. with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience, or possessing equivalent professional education and experience from another relevant jurisdiction. Strong knowledge of the DFSA regulatory framework and the legal environment of the DIFC; experience in UAE onshore matters is beneficial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues succinctly. Strong organisational, analytical and negotiation capabilities. Confidence working autonomously as the sole legal presence in the region, while integrating effectively with a global team. Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory issues within the financial services industry.<br>Desirable Derivatives experience, including ISDA and prime brokerage documentation. Previous experience within a regulated online trading or derivatives environment in the Middle East.<br>CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
UAE Tech Startup | Dubai, UAE<br>An exciting opportunity has emerged with a fast-growing international technology business expanding across the MENA region. We are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Senior Legal Counsel to support regional growth, with a particular focus on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.<br>This is a broad role for someone who can balance the pace and ambiguity of a scaling business with the governance requirements of a larger corporate environment. The opportunity<br>This is not a narrow specialist role. You will be the key legal partner to the international business, supporting commercial activity, market entry and operational decision-making.<br>You will need to be comfortable moving quickly, prioritising revenue-critical work and providing practical solutions rather than creating unnecessary process.<br>What you’ll be doing<br>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, customer agreements and NDAsAdvising on employment law and people-related matters across international markets Supporting market-entry activity, including trade licences, local compliance and Social Security considerations Advising stakeholders on regional legal and regulatory nuances across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt Partnering with commercial, HR, finance and operational teams on day-to-day legal matters Managing and coordinating external counsel and specialist advisers where required Acting as a bridge between a fast-moving international team and US-based legal stakeholders Creating proportionate legal processes that enable the business to scale without slowing it down Mentoring and supporting a junior legal team member<br>What we’re looking for<br>Qualified lawyer with substantial in-house legal experience Strong commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation experience A proven generalist background across commercial, employment and compliance matters Regional experience in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and/or Egypt Experience supporting a startup, scale-up or high-growth business Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity and balance competing priorities Commercial judgement, pragmatism and confidence engaging directly with non-legal stakeholders Comfortable taking ownership of urgent, revenue-critical matters Arabic reading, writing and language skills<br>Advantageous<br>Experience supporting market entry across MENAFamiliarity with trade licensing, employment structures and regulatory requirements in the region<br>Career progression<br>This role offers the opportunity to shape and grow the international legal function as the business expands into new markets. As the international division develops, the successful candidate will take on broader strategic responsibility and play a central role in supporting expansion across EMEA and beyond.<br>What we offer<br>A high-impact role within an ambitious technology business, working closely with senior international stakeholders. You will have the autonomy to make a tangible difference, exposure to complex cross-border work and the opportunity to help build a scalable legal function.<br>Recruitment process<br>The role has recently opened, so please apply directly. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in more detail. The interview process will include online and face-to-face stages depending on location and availability.<br>Your Consultant<br>Michael Deane is a Senior Recruitment Consultant specialising in placing C-Suite, VP and senior-level technical, commercial and business development professionals across the Middle East.