Corporate Legal Expert

HUMAN-CRAFT -FZCO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Legal Expert to provide strategic legal and contractual guidance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UAE law and will support various corporate and project operations. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, advising on compliance, and overseeing legal matters. Strong qualifications in law, especially in the industrial sector, are preferred. This full-time position offers a professional working environment with growth prospects.

Benefits

Professional working environment

Growth prospects

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience in project-based or industrial sectors.
• Qualified lawyer (UAE or other common-law jurisdiction).
• Strong understanding of contractual, corporate, and labour frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to senior management and project teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise on UAE corporate, commercial, and labour law.
• Support corporate governance and maintain compliance with licensing requirements.

Skills

Legal expertise in UAE law

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)

Master’s degree or LLM in Corporate or Commercial Law

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site 12+ months employment.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Expert on behalf of our client, a reputable international engineering and project-management company operating across industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will act as the internal legal advisor, providing strategic legal and contractual guidance to support the company’s corporate, commercial, and project operations in the UAE and across international jurisdictions. This position requires strong knowledge of UAE legislation, corporate governance, and contract law, with familiarity with British law considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to senior management and project teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including EPC, consultancy, supply, joint venture, and subcontracting contracts.
• Advise on UAE corporate, commercial, and labour law, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support corporate governance and entity structuring; maintain compliance with licensing, registration, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee contract risk management and recommend practical mitigation measures for ongoing and future projects.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external counsel, auditors, and authorities on corporate and legal matters.
• Review and maintain internal policies and legal frameworks covering anti-bribery, data protection, sanctions, and confidentiality.
• Monitor legal developments in UAE law, with ability to interpret British legal principles relevant to cross-border and international contracts.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution, including claims management, arbitration, and litigation oversight.
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice balancing compliance and commercial objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree or LLM in Corporate or Commercial Law preferred.
• Qualified lawyer (UAE or other common-law jurisdiction)
• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in the UAE or GCC region within project-based or industrial sectors.
• Proven expertise in UAE law with strong understanding of contractual, corporate, and labour frameworks.
• Knowledge of British law is a significant advantage, particularly for cross-border or multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a commercial and solution-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical skills, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Languages: English – fluent (mandatory); other languages will be considered a strong asset.

What the Client Offers

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and international organisation involved in large-scale engineering and industrial projects.
• Professional working environment with clear growth prospects.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV in English