Legal Manager (Commercial / Corporate)

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Legal Manager to oversee legal and compliance issues related to commercial and corporate matters. The role includes contract negotiation, litigation support, and providing legal guidance to management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Law and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in Arabic as a plus.

Benefits

Attractive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of legal experience in a law firm or development-focused company.
• Prior experience in a reputable international law firm is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
• Liaising with government regulators for compliance and registrations.
• Providing legal guidance and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Compliance

Legal Guidance

Risk Management

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Black & Grey HR is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Our client is looking for a seasoned Legal Manager to oversee a broad range of legal and compliance issues related to commercial & corporate (real estate). The role encompasses property sales and purchases, leasing, licensing, owner's associations, asset and facilities management, as well as development and construction. Additionally, the Legal Manager will handle various general legal matters, including contract negotiation and drafting, litigation support, compliance and policy advisement, employment, and intellectual property concerns.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the General Counsel and the legal team with daily legal operations, with a strong focus on corporate and commercial matters.
• Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documents.
• Liaising with government regulators for company formations, trademark registrations, and ensuring legal compliance
• Supporting efforts in alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and settlements
• Obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses and permits for our client and its subsidiaries.
• Assisting external counsel with preparing legal briefs and pleadings.
• Providing legal guidance and policy insights to the management and business units as instructed by the General Counsel.
• Representing the legal department in committees at the General Counsel's direction.
• Identifying potential legal risks and proposing solutions to mitigate them.
• Developing and delivering training sessions on legal templates for internal stakeholders.
• Mentoring and training junior members of the legal team.
• Taking on any other legal tasks or duties assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and Bar membership.
• 5-8 years of legal experience in a law firm or within a development-focused company.
• Prior experience in a reputable international law firm or a comparable organization is crucial.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English are essential; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Attractive Salary + Benefits