Legal Counsel

Client of EMEA Legal Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a UAE-based corporation, seeks a highly capable Counsel to join the corporate legal function in Dubai. The role reports to Senior Counsel and collaborates with senior executives and external counterparties across multiple business units.

The Counsel will act as primary negotiator for non-complex transactions, oversee drafting of key agreements, and advise on governance, compliance and risk mitigation while supporting strategy execution and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE with a strong private practice background.
• Expertise in Litigation, Construction, TMT/Technology, M&A, or broad Commercial Law.
• Strong English drafting, communication, and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Primary negotiator for non-complex transactions and oversee drafting and quality of key agreements.
• Investigate legal claims and provide guidance on governance, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support strategy execution and advise management on exposures and financial metrics.
• Liaise with external counsel to support business growth and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Commercial awareness

English drafting

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly competent and adaptable Counsel to join the corporate legal function, reporting directly to the Senior Counsel while collaborating with senior executives, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties across diverse business units. In this pivotal position, the successful candidate will act as a primary negotiator for non-complex transactions, oversee the drafting and quality of key agreements, investigate legal claims, and provide sound tactical guidance on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation. Beyond negotiating terms, the role involves supporting strategy execution, advising management on exposures and financial metrics, participating in key decisions, and liaising with external legal counsel to support business growth and regulatory alignment.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 4yrs of PQE backed by a strong private practice training background with expertise in one or more core areas such as Litigation, Construction, TMT/Technology, M&A, or broad Commercial Law. Candidates must exhibit outstanding commercial acumen, an ability to synthesize complex information with meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional English drafting, communication, and negotiation capabilities.

We are searching for an intellectually strong, commercially minded professional who exhibits high learning agility, self-management, and the flexibility to navigate a broad scope of legal matters.