Legal Corporate & Commercial Associate for Law Firm

RecruitMe FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm in Dubai seeks a Mid-Level Corporate & Commercial Associate to support clients in regulatory matters and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have an LLB, 3-4 years of experience in corporate law, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English. Responsibilities include advising on UAE law, drafting agreements, and acting as a client contact point. This is a great opportunity for an organized professional keen on enhancing business relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in corporate and commercial practice.
• Solid experience in commercial contracts, corporate advisory and M&A support.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UAE company law matters, ensuring compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Conduct legal research and assist clients with compliance requirements.
• Act as a point of contact for clients on day-to-day matters.

Skills

Corporate governance

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Client management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

The Mid-Level Corporate & Commercial Associate will support the firm’s clients across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal opinions, all types of agreements and assisting with regulatory and structuring projects. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage transactions independently while working closely with partners and senior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Structuring & Advisory
  • Advise on UAE company law matters, including corporate governance, shareholding structures, board and shareholder rights, and related regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in advising on free zone and mainland corporate set‑ups, restructurings, continuations, and liquidations.
  • Support on structuring, employment, licensing regulations and regulatory approvals across relevant authorities (e.g., MOE, DED, free zones, sector regulators).
• Commercial Contracts & Transactional Work
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including share purchase agreements (SPA) and shareholder agreements (SHA), joint venture and partnership agreements, distribution, agency, franchise, and services contracts, and non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs) and term sheets.
  • Support on M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction execution, and closing formalities.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda and advisory notes on relevant laws and regulations.
  • Assist clients with compliance requirements, regulatory filings, and internal governance policies.
• Client Engagement & Project Management
  • Act as a point of contact for clients on day‑to‑day matters, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
  • Assist in managing deal timelines, deliverables, and document flow.
  • Participate in client meetings, prepare presentations, and support business development initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
• 3-4 years in corporate and commercial practice
• Solid experience in commercial contracts, corporate advisory and M&A support
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational and client‑management skills
• Fluency in English required
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and commercially minded
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Professional communication and presentation skills
• Strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and ability to perform under pressure and tight timelines