Legal Advisor

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, procurement, partnerships, and commercial arrangements
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including service contracts, NDAs, MOUs, licensing arrangements, and vendor agreements
• Support corporate governance activities including preparation of board papers, resolutions, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advise business units on legal risks and provide practical, commercially oriented guidance to internal stakeholders
• Assist with joint venture and partnership structuring, due diligence, and transactional support as required
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and quality of advice
• Monitor changes in UAE and GCC legislation and regulation relevant to the organisation’s activities, and advise on implications
• Support the development and maintenance of internal legal policies, standard templates, and contract management processes
• Handle day-to-day legal queries from across the organisation, acting as a trusted internal advisor

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with 6–10 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law
• A combination of private practice and in-house experience is preferred; candidates from top-tier law firms looking to transition in-house are also encouraged to apply
• Experience working with or within UAE government entities, semi-government organisations, or GREs is highly desirable
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills across a range of commercial agreements
• Sound understanding of UAE commercial law; familiarity with ADGM or DIFC regulatory frameworks is advantageous
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice that balances risk management with commercial objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to advise and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• LLB or equivalent law degree required; LLM in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or International Business Law preferred
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage

What Our Client Offers

• A varied and stimulating in-house legal role within a respected UAE government related entity
• Broad exposure across corporate, commercial, governance, and transactional work
• Competitive compensation package aligned with government-related entity standards, including attractive benefits
• A professional, collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to develop as a well-rounded in-house lawyer within one of the UAE’s most dynamic organisations

How to Apply