Director, Corporate Law & Strategy – Dubai

WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd.; Dubai; Sur place; AED 360 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WhiteCrow is seeking a Director Legal (Corporate) in Dubai to lead corporate and commercial matters, advise senior management, and drive governance, IP, and transactional work across the group.

You will negotiate and draft agreements with government authorities, manage international structures, monitor Dubai and UAE law, and mentor junior lawyers in a multicultural, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Solicitor qualified in England & Wales or other relevant jurisdiction.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate laws and practices in Dubai.
• 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multicultural and multilingual team environment.
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills.
• Business acumen.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multicultural team environment.

Responsabilités

• Providing support to various parts of the business on corporate and commercial matters.
• Reporting to company HOL with updates on matters affecting the business and contributing to ExCom/EMC reporting.
• Continuously developing and streamlining corporate and commercial precedent documents.
• Providing strategic input and advice on legacy matters for senior management discussions.
• Negotiating and drafting legal documents for corporate and commercial transactions, including meetings with key personnel.
• Reviewing, drafting, and amending agreements and documents with government authorities (RTA, DEWA, Empower, Etisalat/DU).
• Managing applicable corporate structures and international projects; liaising with local counsel.
• Managing the company IP portfolio with external counsel and business teams.
• Providing information to Governance and Audit functions and advising on regulatory updates.
• Reviewing Dubai/UAE legal developments and advising on amendments to standard practices.
• Supporting and guiding junior lawyers on a range of matters.

Connaissances

Corporate law expertise

Legal drafting

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Description du poste

WhiteCrow is seeking a Director Legal (Corporate) in Dubai to lead corporate and commercial matters, advise senior management, and drive governance, IP, and transactional work across the group.

You will negotiate and draft agreements with government authorities, manage international structures, monitor Dubai and UAE law, and mentor junior lawyers in a multicultural, fast‑paced environment.