Legal Counsel

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Legal Counsel to join a top in-house team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in commercial contracts, both B2B and B2C, preferably within the UAE or KSA markets. This full-time role offers a salary of 45,000 AED per month and includes benefits like annual bonuses, flexible working, and travel opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Company trips to China

Travel opportunities to Amsterdam and London

Flexible working model

Fast-track career progression

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in private practice and in-house.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts.
• Bonus for experience in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and deliver practical solutions.
• Immerse into the business as a legal generalist.

Skills

Commercial contract expertise

Experience in UAE or KSA markets

Self-starter

Fluent in English

Additional languages (Arabic)

Job description

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Our client is a global leader in the travel industry, dedicated to helping travellers worldwide create the perfect trip through innovative products and exceptional service. With a strong international presence and over 30,000 employees across 30 countries, they are shaping the future of travel. You would be joining one of the strongest in-house legal teams in the EMEA region, renowned for its supportive and inclusive culture and exciting work.

This role primarily focuses on commercial contracts (both B2B and B2C), but we are looking for a strong legal generalist who is eager to immerse themselves in the business, provide commercial advice, and deliver practical solutions to complex challenges.

What we are looking for :

• 5 - 10 years of experience in both private practice and in-house.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts , with exposure to the UAE or KSA markets.
• Experience in employment law and corporate maintenance would be a bonus.
• A self-starter who can work autonomously and bring a mature, solutions-focused mindset.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Arabic are an advantage.
• Must be currently based in Dubai.

What we offer :

• 45,000 AED per month ( 540,000 AED per year ) - DOE
• Annual bonus + All our benefits
• Company trips to China each year
• Travel opportunities to Amsterdam and London
• Flexible working model, with two to three days in the office
• Fast-track career progression

If you are interested or know someone who might be a good fit, please get in touch.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

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