Senior Legal Counsel

Hydrogen Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialist recruiter is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Corporate & Investment Law for their team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience and a strong background in investment transactions, private equity, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment and contribute to complex legal negotiations and contract management.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, investment, or financial services law.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE legal frameworks, financial laws, and regulatory bodies.
• Arabic language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex legal negotiations.
• Advising on corporate governance and compliance.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and structuring transactions.

Skills

Investment transactions

Private equity

Fund structuring

Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Corporate governance

Compliance and regulatory risk management

Contract drafting and review

Transaction structuring

Job description

Founded in 2001 our Legal Practice forms part of the Hydrogen Group a global specialist recruiter with over 300 specialist consultants across the globe.

We have 40 consultants in our Legal Practice who specialise in placing lawyers in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Ireland, Caribbean, Channel Islands, US and in the UK. We have expertise in placing lawyers in house and in private practice on a permanent basis.

We are growing our Hydrogen in-house offering in the Middle East and have an exciting new opportunity in the UAE:

Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Investment Law (8-12 Yrs PQE)

We are hiring a seasoned legal professional with expertise in corporate and investment law.

Key Requirements:

• 8-12 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, investment, or financial services law

• Strong expertise in:

  • Investment transactions

  • Private equity

  • Fund structuring

  • Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

• Experience advising on:

  • Corporate governance

  • Compliance and regulatory risk management

• In-depth knowledge of UAE legal frameworks, financial laws, and regulatory bodies

• Proven track record in:

  • Managing complex legal negotiations

  • Contract drafting and review

  • Transaction structuring

Apply now to be part of a dynamic legal team in a fast-paced investment environment.

Arabic language skills are required.

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