Junior Legal Counsel (Employment & Contracts)

Overview

Junior Legal Counsel (Employment & Contracts)

Employment Law Support

• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, offer letters, amendments, and related employment documentation.
• Provide guidance to HR on employment matters, including disciplinary actions, notice periods, resignations, and terminations.
• Assist in the interpretation and application of UAE Labour Law and employment regulations.
• Support the development and review of HR policies and procedures.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and manage various legal agreements, including:

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Supplier Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Commercial Contracts
• Maintain contract templates and contract registers.
• Identify potential contractual risks and escalate concerns to management when necessary.
• Support negotiations and contract administration activities.

Compliance & Legal Support

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain organized legal records and documentation.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex legal matters when required.
• Provide legal support to Operations, Finance, Procurement, and other departments as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• UAE-based legal education or exposure to UAE Labour Law is preferred.

Experience

• 0–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Exposure to employment contracts, commercial agreements, NDAs, and HR-related legal matters.
• Fresh graduates with strong internships may also be considered.

Required Skills

• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employment regulations.
• Experience supporting HR and Operations teams.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with contract management systems, SharePoint, or document management platforms is a plus.

Why Join

• Air Q?
• Opportunity to build an in-house legal career within a fast-growing technology company.
• Exposure to employment law, commercial contracts, and corporate legal matters.
• Collaborative work environment with direct interaction with business leaders and management.
• Professional development and long-term growth opportunities.
• If you are passionate about legal work and looking to grow your career in a dynamic organization, we would love to hear from you.