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Legal Counsel Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Reporting to: Head of Legal Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a well-established family group in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Head of Legal
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a well-established family group in Abu Dhabi.
The role will provide comprehensive legal support across a diversified portfolio of businesses, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and regulations while supporting commercial and strategic objectives.
This is a broad, hands-on role requiring strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate across multiple business units.
Legal Advisory
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to senior management and business units
- Support strategic decision-making with sound legal guidance
- Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements
Contracts & Commercial
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
- Manage contracts across multiple business sectors (real estate, retail, investment, etc.)
- Advise on risk exposure and mitigation strategies
Corporate & Governance
- Support corporate structuring, company formation, and restructuring activities
- Ensure proper governance frameworks are in place across group entities
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and government authorities as required
Regulatory & Compliance
- Monitor and advise on regulatory changes impacting the business
- Ensure group-wide compliance policies and procedures are implemented
- Support internal compliance initiatives and audits
Disputes & Risk Management
- Manage legal disputes and litigation in coordination with external counsel
- Provide proactive advice on risk management and dispute avoidance
- Handle claims, negotiations, and settlement discussions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM is an advantage
- Qualified lawyer
- Arabic Speaker
- 5–10+ years of legal experience
- Experience within a family group, conglomerate, or diversified business is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulatory environment
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