Legal Advisor

aqary investement and development; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

aqary investement and development in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly experienced Legal Advisor to join its legal team. You will provide comprehensive legal guidance to multiple departments and help protect the company’s interests while minimizing risk.

The role encompasses drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, ensuring UAE compliance, and supporting governance and regulatory matters. Strong English skills and a law degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely legal advice to management and internal departments.
• Draft, review, amend, and negotiate various agreements including employment, service, vendor, partnership, NDA, and SaaS.
• Review contracts for legal, commercial, financial, and operational risks.
• Negotiate terms with clients, suppliers, partners, employees, and third parties.
• Ensure contracts comply with UAE laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain legal documents and monitor contract expiries and renewals.
• Support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, licensing, and commercial operations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal advisory

UAE corporate law

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Education

LL.B or equivalent

Job description

aqary investement and development | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/25/2026

We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Legal Advisor to join our legal team and provide comprehensive legal advice and support to various departments across the company, with a strong focus on protecting the company legal and commercial interests and minimizing legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice to management and internal departments on a wide range of legal and business matters.
  

Draft, review, amend, and negotiate various types of agreements, including:

• Employment agreements
  
• Service agreements
  
• Vendor and supplier agreements
  
• Partnership agreements
  
• NDA and confidentiality agreements
  
• Consultancy agreements
  
• Commercial agreements
  
• Technology and SaaS agreements
  
• Real estate-related agreements
  
• Review contracts and identify potential legal, commercial, financial, and operational risks.
  
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients, suppliers, partners, employees, and third parties while protecting the company's interests.
  
• Ensure that contracts comply with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
  
• Maintain and manage the company's legal documentation, contracts, notices, and correspondence.
  
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and advise management on their potential impact on the business.
  
• Support the company in matters related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, licensing, and commercial operations.
  
• Identify potential legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
  
• Assist in handling disputes, claims, complaints, and legal notices.
  
• Coordinate with external lawyers, law firms, government authorities, and regulatory bodies when required.
  
• Prepare legal notices, responses, memoranda, and official correspondence.
  
• Conduct legal research and provide clear summaries and recommendations to management.
  
• Support HR in employment-related legal matters, including employment contracts, disciplinary actions, terminations, and employee disputes.
  
• Support commercial and sales teams in reviewing customer and business agreements.
  
• Ensure proper authorization, approval, and execution of contracts in accordance with company policies.
  
• Maintain an organized contract database and monitor contract expiry dates, renewals, obligations, and critical deadlines.
  
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates, policies, procedures, and contractual clauses.
  
• Participate in business meetings when legal input or risk assessment is required.
  
• Provide legal guidance during the launch of new products, services, partnerships, and business initiatives.
  
• Protect the company's legal and commercial interests while supporting business growth.
  
• Perform other legal duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
  
• Legal qualification/licensing relevant to the jurisdiction is highly preferred.
  
• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a corporate, technology, real estate, SaaS, or commercial environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws.
  
• Strong experience in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.
  
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
  
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial transactions.
  
• Experience handling legal disputes and external counsel is preferred.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify contractual risks.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
  
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice rather than purely theoretical opinions.
  

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: