Legal Counsel

Inspire Selection; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Selection is looking for a Legal Counsel to shape the legal framework of a mission-driven organization in Dubai. You will advise across various legal matters, draft contracts, ensure compliance, and manage external legal relationships. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and minimum 4 years of experience, particularly in-house within the startup or environmental sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house with startups or environmental sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and corporate governance.
• Proactive and comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including NDAs and service contracts.
• Monitor compliance with laws and advise on legal risks.
• Support board meetings and corporate filings.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-border Legal Issues

Solution-oriented

Advising Senior Stakeholders

Education

Law Degree

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and pragmatic Legal Counsel to join a mission-led, fast-scaling organisation. As Legal Counsel, you will be the first point of legal contact across the organisation, advising on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and contractual matters. This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal framework of a purpose-driven company. Job Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including NDAs, partnership agreements, service contracts, procurement terms, and investment documentation. - Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic solutions to minimise business exposure. - Support board meeting preparation, corporate filings, and liaise with external corporate secretaries as required. - Advise internal teams including operations, finance, engineering, and sustainability on legal implications of business initiatives. - Assist in protecting proprietary technology, innovations, and ensure compliance with data privacy laws. - Manage relationships with external law firms and specialists when necessary. - Support on legal matters involving international jurisdictions, joint ventures, and grant or funding agreements.

- Law degree from a reputable institution. - Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably including in-house exposure within a startup, energy, or environmental sector. - Strong understanding of commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border legal issues. - Proactive, solution-oriented, commercially savvy, and confident in advising senior stakeholders. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment with shifting priorities.