Senior Legal Counsel

About This Role

Legal Counsel

Work Location: JAFZA, Dubai (office based)

Sector: Oil and Gas, heavy industrial, manufacturing

Estimated Salary: AED 35K to 45K per month total + Bonus (annual, performance based and discretionary) + Family status (if applicable): visa, medical insurance, annual flights

About the Opportunity

A well established, international, oil and gas industrial player with over 1,000 employees and located in Jebel Ali Freezone, are seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel.

Required Profile

• Mix of private practice and in-house counsel experience, with mandatory exposure to heavy industrial sectors (Oil & Gas, manufacturing, construction).
• Legal Expertise: Strong in contract law, including drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Stakeholder Management: Proactive, with strong relationship management skills.
• Leadership: Ability to manage and develop a small legal team, including Paralegals.
• Technology: Familiarity with legal tech and process automation is a plus.
• 8+ years PQE in legal

Languages:

Fluency in English is mandatory

Arabic fluency (also) is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in law with strong academic credentials
• Minimum 8 years' legal experience, including meaningful in‑house exposure.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial and governance matters
• Experience supporting project‑based, industrial or energy‑related businesses preferred.

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