Legal Counsel

Bolster Group; Dubai; Remote; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolster Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to support cross-border structuring and corporate work. You will draft and review corporate documents, advise teams on legal risks and coordinate with external law firms in multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements include a law degree with admission to practise and at least five years in corporate/commercial law, preferably with cross-border exposure. UAE or Swiss relocation rights are considered. Fluency in English; French is a plus for Geneva.

Qualifications

• Five years of corporate and commercial law experience in a law firm, corporate service provider, or in-house team.
• Strong drafting skills for corporate documents and contracts.
• Experience with cross-border holding structures and international clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review shareholder agreements, articles of association, resolutions, powers of attorney and service agreements.
• Support the structuring team on holding structures, share transfers, restructurings and exits.
• Review client documents during onboarding and flag legal risks to the compliance team.
• Draft and review engagement letters, terms of business and supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with external law firms and notaries in the UAE, Hong Kong, mainland China, Switzerland and other countries.
• Advise on corporate law questions in the UAE free zones and mainland, or in Switzerland, depending on location.
• Help manage legal risk, data protection and confidentiality across the group.
• Write clear, short legal notes for clients and colleagues.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Cross-border experience

Legal guidance

Communication

Education

Law degree

Admission to practise

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our cross-border structuring and corporate work. You will draft and review corporate documents, advise our teams on legal risks and coordinate with external law firms in the countries where our clients operate.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review shareholder agreements, articles of association, resolutions, powers of attorney and service agreements.
• Support the structuring team on holding structures, share transfers, restructurings and exits.
• Review client documents during onboarding and flag legal risks to the compliance team.
• Draft and review our own engagement letters, terms of business and supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with external law firms and notaries in the UAE, Hong Kong, mainland China, Switzerland and other countries.
• Advise on corporate law questions in the UAE free zones and mainland, or in Switzerland, depending on location.
• Help manage legal risk, data protection and confidentiality across the group.
• Write clear, short legal notes for clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Law degree and admission to practise, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years of corporate and commercial law experience in a law firm, corporate service provider or in-house team.
• Strong drafting skills for corporate documents and contracts.
• Experience with cross-border holding structures and international clients.
• Practical, business-minded approach and clear communication.
• Based in the UAE or Switzerland, or ready to relocate, with the right to work there.

Nice to have

• Experience with DIFC or ADGM entities, or with Swiss corporate law.
• Knowledge of trusts, foundations and family structures.
• Experience with AML and KYC requirements.

Languages

Fluent English is required. French is required for Geneva. Arabic or another language is a plus.