Commercial Legal Counsel – Strategy & Negotiation

Client of EMEA Legal Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a UAE-based corporation, seeks a highly capable Counsel to join the corporate legal function in Dubai. The role reports to Senior Counsel and collaborates with senior executives and external counterparties across multiple business units.

The Counsel will act as primary negotiator for non-complex transactions, oversee drafting of key agreements, and advise on governance, compliance and risk mitigation while supporting strategy execution and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE with a strong private practice background.
• Expertise in Litigation, Construction, TMT/Technology, M&A, or broad Commercial Law.
• Strong English drafting, communication, and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Primary negotiator for non-complex transactions and oversee drafting and quality of key agreements.
• Investigate legal claims and provide guidance on governance, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support strategy execution and advise management on exposures and financial metrics.
• Liaise with external counsel to support business growth and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Commercial awareness

English drafting

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Our client, a UAE-based corporation, seeks a highly capable Counsel to join the corporate legal function in Dubai. The role reports to Senior Counsel and collaborates with senior executives and external counterparties across multiple business units.

The Counsel will act as primary negotiator for non-complex transactions, oversee drafting of key agreements, and advise on governance, compliance and risk mitigation while supporting strategy execution and regulatory alignment.