Legal Counsel

Hayati®; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayati® is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support UAE operations, focusing on commercial contracts, distribution arrangements, dispute resolution, litigation, and employment matters. The role requires solid knowledge of UAE Commercial Agencies Law and Free Zone frameworks, with preference for familiarity with DIFC or ADGM regimes.

On-site in Dubai; fluent English, Arabic and Mandarin advantageous. You will draft and negotiate agreements, advise HR and management, and help maintain

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree with bar qualification where applicable.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial contracts.
• Experience with UAE distribution regulations and agency frameworks.
• Experience with dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate distribution, agency, supply, reseller, and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on UAE Commercial Agencies Law, distribution structures, exclusivity, termination, and contractual risk.
• Lead legal support for commercial disputes, dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation, coordinating with external counsel where required.
• Review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenants, and termination arrangements.
• Advise HR and management on UAE employment and labour law matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across UAE operations.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and practical legal guidelines.
• Work closely with Sales, Finance, HR, Compliance, and senior management to provide commercially practical legal solutions.

Skills

5+ years UAE legal experience

UAE Commercial Agencies Law

DIFC/ADGM knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support our UAE operations, with a strong focus on commercial contracts, distribution arrangements, dispute resolution, litigation, and employment matters. The ideal candidate should have solid practical experience with UAE Commercial Agencies Law and Free Zone contractual frameworks. Experience under the DIFC or ADGM legal frameworks is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate distribution, agency, supply, reseller, and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on UAE Commercial Agencies Law, distribution structures, exclusivity, termination, and contractual risk.
• Lead legal support for commercial disputes, dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation, coordinating with external counsel where required.
• Review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenants, and termination arrangements.
• Advise HR and management on UAE employment and labour law matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across UAE operations.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and practical legal guidelines.
• Work closely with Sales, Finance, HR, Compliance, and senior management to provide commercially practical legal solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in the UAE, with solid understanding and strong practical knowledge of DIFC or ADGM legal frameworks.
• of UAE distribution regulations.
• Proven experience in commercial contracts, distributor protection, dispute resolution, and litigation.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, retail, distribution, or trading is an advantage.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic and Mandarin are advantageous.
• Must be able to work on-site in Dubai.

About PAX(Hayati®):

PAX, established in 2021 and headquartered in Hong Kong, operates globally. As a world-leading consumer electronics company, we focus on cutting-edge technologies.

Hayati®, PAX’s flagship brand, was born in the UK and has since grown into one of Britain’s best-known consumer electronics brands, with a strong and expanding international presence. Alongside Hayati®, we continue to incubate and develop a diverse portfolio of brands—including Quokka®, Moxy®, Liora®, Finebar® and Philia®—each designed for different lifestyles, moments and markets around the world.

In 2025, PAX completed a pre-IPO reorganisation of its corporate structure and governance framework, entering the preparation phase for a potential NASDAQ listing. PAX Group Holdings Limited leads the Group’s global governance and long-term strategy, with operating offices across the UK, Germany and the U.A.E to support local markets worldwide. The Group’s exclusive Chinese mainland partner, PAX Innovations (Shenzhen) Limited, provides integrated R&D, branding, supply chain and quality management services, connecting our global brands with world-class manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by integrity as our core value, PAX is driven by innovation, centred on users, and committed to building for the long term and sustainable development. By combining dependable products with trusted partnerships, we work alongside consumers, partners, and the broader industry to shape a credible, future-oriented global ecosystem.