Legal Advisor

TU Holdings Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Holdings Group in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) seeks a Legal Advisor to provide expert legal guidance, draft and review contracts, and ensure compliance with local, federal and international laws.

You will support management in strategic decisions, manage external law firms, monitor regulatory changes, and help shape company policies while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional legal experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law with a valid practicing certificate.
• Strong knowledge of contract, company, and employment law and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management and departments on corporate, commercial, and employment matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to safeguard interests.
• Ensure compliance with local, federal and international laws applicable to the business.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, arbitrations or negotiations when required.
• Monitor laws and regulations and advise on impact on policies and operations.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports and correspondence as required.
• Coordinate with external law firms and government authorities on legal matters.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Support in dispute resolution, litigation strategy and settlement agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM)

Valid legal practicing certificate

Job description

The Legal Advisor is a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional who provides expert legal guidance and ensures the company s operations comply with applicable laws and regulations The Legal Advisor will be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts advising on legal rights and obligations mitigating legal risks and supporting management in strategic decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management and relevant departments on corporate commercial and employment matters


• Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and other legal documents to safeguard the company s interests


• Ensure company compliance with local federal and international laws applicable to the business


• Represent the company in legal proceedings arbitrations or negotiations when required


• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their impact on company policies and operations


• Prepare legal opinions reports and correspondence as required


• Coordinate with external law firms and government authorities on legal matters


• Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing effective company policies and procedures


• Support in dispute resolution litigation strategy and settlement agreements

Experience

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Law LLB LLM from a recognized institution


• Valid legal practicing certificate license in the relevant jurisdiction


• Minimum 3 5 years of professional legal experience preferably in corporate or commercial law


• Strong knowledge of contract law company law employment law and regulatory compliance


• Excellent negotiation drafting and analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify legal risks and propose solutions


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills


• High level of integrity and professionalism

Key Competencies

Experience in advising on cross-border transactions or international business law Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework in the UAE GCC region Bilingual proficiency English Arabic is an advantage

Additional Details

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution. Valid legal practicing certificate/license in the relevant jurisdiction. Minimum 3 5 years of professional legal experience, preferably in corporate or commercial law. Strong knowledge of contract law, company law, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify legal risks and propose solutions. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and professionalism.