Corporate Lawyer

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal team in Dubai is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on corporate matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and drafting contracts. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 3-5 years of experience, and strong negotiation skills. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages being a plus, alongside a strong analytical mindset and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a corporate lawyer.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, and contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to protect the company’s interests.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

Master's degree or LLM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on corporate matters, ensure regulatory compliance, draft and review contracts, and support business operations by mitigating legal risks. This role demands strong negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the companys interests.

• Conduct legal due diligence for business transactions and corporate restructuring.

• Advise management on legal risks and implications related to business activities and strategic decisions.

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations.

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate legal support as required.

• Stay up to date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the companys operations.

• Support dispute resolution processes and manage litigation cases when necessary.

• Assist in the preparation of corporate policies and internal compliance programs.

• Provide training and guidance on legal issues to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent. A Masters degree or LLM is an advantage.

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial law, contract law, and relevant regulations.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic or other languages is a plus.