In-House Legal Counsel

Confidential Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs seeks an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to support multiple business units in Dubai. You will provide legal advice across a broad range of matters, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and assist with corporate governance and risk management.

You will liaise with external counsel and advise on regulatory, employment, and data protection issues. A law degree (LLB/JD) with 3–7 years of relevant experience, preferably from top-tier firms, is required.

Qualifications

• A highly skilled In-House Legal Counsel is sought to support business units across a broad range of legal matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential for commercial agreements such as vendor contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Experience with corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders across a broad range of matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Support corporate governance and manage legal risks.
• Liaise with external counsel and advise on regulatory, employment, and data protection matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent)

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel

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Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with 3-7 years of relevant experience, ideally from top-tier international law firms.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: In-House Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Confidential Jobs
Description: A highly skilled and commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel is required to support business units across a broad range of legal matters. Key responsibilities include providing legal advice to internal stakeholders, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements), supporting corporate governance, and managing legal risks. The role also involves liaising with external counsel and advising on regulatory, employment, and data protection matters.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution and have 3-7 years of relevant experience, preferably within top-tier law firms such as Clyde & Co or White & Case. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified