Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various corporate and commercial agreements, including:
• Service Agreements
• Vendor and Supplier Agreements

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
• Lease Agreements
• Consultancy Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Employment-related Agreements
• Provide legal guidance on UAE Labour Law matters, including:
• Employee disciplinary actions
• Investigations
• Employment disputes
• Policy interpretation and compliance
• Draft legal notices, warning letters, investigation notices, settlement agreements, and other legal correspondence.
• Support management in handling employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and compliance investigations.
• Review and advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, government authorities, and regulatory bodies whenever required.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on various business matters.
• Ensure company policies, contracts, and procedures remain compliant with UAE laws and best practices.
• Support business units in risk assessment and mitigation of legal exposures.
• Maintain legal records, contract repositories, and corporate documentation.
• Participate in internal investigations and compliance reviews as required.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• UAE legal experience is mandatory.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant UAE experience in corporate legal affairs, commercial contracts, and employment law.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and corporate regulations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements independently.
• Experience handling legal notices, disciplinary matters, and employment-related documentation.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication skills in English.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working within a corporate group structure will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• In-house legal experience within a diversified group or large corporate environment.
• Exposure to corporate governance, compliance, investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Experience supporting HR, Procurement, Finance, and Business Operations functions.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to AED 15,000 per month
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leave as per UAE Labour Law
• Air Ticket as per Company Policy
• Other benefits as per Company Policy
• Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month