Arabic-Speaking In-House Counsel — UAE Corporate & Recovery

UDrive Rent a Car; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Udrive Rent A Car LLC in Dubai is seeking an Arabic-speaking Legal Counsel to handle corporate legal matters, commercial contracts, debt recovery and litigation across the company. The role involves advising management, supporting business transactions, recovering outstanding payments and managing legal proceedings against non-paying customers.

The successful candidate may also support the proposed establishment of a legal practice, subject to licensing requirements and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Must hold UAE lawyer's card and provide details of issuing authority.
• 2–3 years of UAE experience in corporate and commercial law, debt recovery and dispute resolution.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with strong legal drafting skills.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and corporate documents.
• Practical knowledge of UAE corporate requirements, court procedures, case filing and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on corporate and commercial legal matters, contractual obligations and legal risks.
• Support company incorporation, licence renewals, corporate amendments and related legal documentation.
• Prepare and review board resolutions, powers of attorney and other corporate documents.
• Support business transactions and legal due diligence, coordinating with external advisers where required.
• Manage debt recovery matters, including reviewing overdue accounts, issuing legal notices, negotiating settlements and pursuing legal proceedings.
• Assess claims, supporting evidence and recovery prospects, and recommend appropriate action.
• Draft and review legal notices, settlement agreements, pleadings and other legal documents in Arabic and English.
• Initiate and follow up on cases and enforcement proceedings within the scope of the candidate’s professional authorisation.
• Coordinate with external counsel, courts, enforcement authorities and relevant government departments.
• Work closely with finance and operations to maintain complete documentation for recovery and dispute matters.
• Maintain trackers for cases, contractual obligations, legal deadlines, recovery status and legal costs.
• Support the proposed establishment and licensing of a legal practice, where appropriate.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Debt recovery

Negotiation

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Udrive Rent A Car LLC in Dubai is seeking an Arabic-speaking Legal Counsel to handle corporate legal matters, commercial contracts, debt recovery and litigation across the company. The role involves advising management, supporting business transactions, recovering outstanding payments and managing legal proceedings against non-paying customers.

The successful candidate may also support the proposed establishment of a legal practice, subject to licensing requirements and regulatory approvals.