Dubai-based Legal Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

iConnect; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iConnect in Dubai seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across company activities and to draft and review key contractual and regulatory documents. You will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and support on governance, compliance and litigation matters as needed.

The role requires strong bi-lingual communication in Arabic and English, with a track record of negotiating contracts and interpreting complex legal issues.

Qualifications

• 7 years of substantial experience in the practice of law after admittance as a lawyer in the GCC region.
• UAE experience preferred though not essential.
• Graduation in law (LL.B); Master in Law (LL.M) preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on all legal issues and review documents referred by the Senior Legal Counsel.
• Review and draft policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, lessors, shippers, etc.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as memoranda, letters, deeds, mortgages, leases and contracts.

Skills

Bi-Lingual Arabic-English

Legal research

Contract drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

LL.B

LL.M (preferable)

Job description

iConnect in Dubai seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across company activities and to draft and review key contractual and regulatory documents. You will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and support on governance, compliance and litigation matters as needed.

The role requires strong bi-lingual communication in Arabic and English, with a track record of negotiating contracts and interpreting complex legal issues.