Legal Consultant

FRM Legal Counsels LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Dubai is seeking a bilingual Legal Counsel to provide legal support in local courts and manage business-related legal matters. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in UAE law, strong analytical skills, and at least 7 years of legal experience, including 3 specific to the Counsel role. Competitive salary offered at approximately 12,000 AED per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Legal Counsel.
• At least 3 years in a Legal Counsel role within the UAE.
• Extensive expertise in UAE laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support in local courts.
• Offer legal advice, draft legal documents, negotiate contracts.
• Handle legal matters related to business operations.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English

Legal document drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal research and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a bilingual (Arabic/English) Legal Counsel for a full-time on-site position at our Dubai branch. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support litigation in local courts including offering legal advice drafting legal documents negotiating contracts and handling legal matters related to business operations.

Salary Range: Approx. 12000 AED/month

Qualifications & Requirements

Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken)

Extensive legal expertise with a strong grasp of UAE laws and regulations

Proven experience in contract negotiation and legal document drafting

Strong legal research and analytical skills to assess risks and provide sound legal opinions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and stakeholders

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team

A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Legal Counsel including at least 3 years specifically in a Legal Counsel role (excluding administrative or paralegal work) within the UAE.

Demonstrated ability to draft various legal memorandums contracts and agreements