Legal Counsel

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Dubai is seeking a skilled corporate lawyer with over 5 years of experience to manage legal aspects of corporate governance and contracts. The role involves advising on restructuring, entity management, and compliance in the Middle East. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a pragmatic approach, and preferably be fluent in Arabic.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in entity management and organization restructuring.
• Proficient in contract review and claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for structuring and administration of entities.
• Assist with contract reviews and negotiations.
• Manage legal aspects of compliance with local laws.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive corporate lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience to join our in-house legal team. This role is primarily focused on corporate management, restructuring, and administration across the Middle East and South Asia. The successful candidate will also support contract reviews, claims handling, and other legal tasks as part of a collaborative legal function.

Responsibilities

• Primary Focus – Corporate Management & Administration
  • Provide legal support for the structuring, restructuring, and administration of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advise on corporate governance, board resolutions, powers of attorney, and internal approvals.
  • Manage legal aspects of entity formation, liquidation, and ongoing compliance with local laws.
  • Liaise with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth corporate operations.
  • Support internal reporting and documentation requirements for group-level initiatives.
• Secondary Focus – Legal Support & Contract Review
  • Assist with contract reviews and negotiations, including consultancy agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
  • Provide support on claims and variations, including drafting correspondence and collating documentation.
  • Contribute to dispute avoidance strategies and assist in preparing materials for potential legal proceedings.
  • Support the legal team on ad hoc matters including regulatory compliance, ethics, and general commercial advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 4 years PQE, from reputable law firm or comparable multi-national in-house legal department.
• Strong experience in corporate law, particularly in entity management and organisation restructuring. Need hands-on experience in solving problems and delivering outcomes.
• Must have proven exposure undertaking contract review and claims handling is advantageous.
• Experience working in the Middle East is essential.
• Arabic language skills will be prioritised.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.