Junior Legal Counsel

Maseera; Ajman; On-site; AED 279,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Counsel at Maseera in the United Arab Emirates leads the company’s legal function, ensuring regulatory compliance and prudent risk management across the MENA region.

You will provide strategic legal guidance to management and the board, draft and review contracts, monitor developments, and implement governance policies to protect the organization from legal exposure while supporting sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to employees, management and the board on various issues.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and other documents.
• Ensure all company transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on policy updates.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, filings and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare regular legal reports and updates for management.
• Develop and enforce internal governance policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and liabilities.
• Apply proactive legal risk management strategies.
• Advise management on potential legal issues before they arise.

Job description

The Legal Counsel ensures that the company adheres to all legal requirements, providing expert legal advice, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. This role plays a critical part in protecting the organization from legal exposure and maintaining regulatory integrity across operations, particularly in the MENA region.

Responsibilities

Corporate Legal Affairs

• Provide legal advice to employees, management, and the board on a wide range of legal issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Ensure all company transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on necessary policy adjustments.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare regular legal reports and updates for management.
• Develop and enforce internal governance policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and liabilities.
• Apply proactive legal risk management strategies.
• Advise management on potential legal issues before they arise.