Legal Counsel

HALA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a skilled lawyer to advise on contracts, manage legal risks, and train stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 4-6 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably at an international law firm.
• Fluent in English; Arabic fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contracts and lead negotiations.
• Train stakeholders on legal topics.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise the business regarding contracts and other commercial documents, including drafting, reviewing, and leading contractual negotiations.
• Possess good knowledge of local customs, practices, and forms of legal agreements.
• Provide pragmatic risk assessments of legal risks associated with contracts.
• Train stakeholders on relevant legal topics.
• Have a good understanding of corporate governance and advise internal and external stakeholders on best practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Undertake company secretarial work.
• Build internal legal processes.
• Structure the launch of new markets or business lines from a legal perspective.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks within the business and communicate these risks to stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Law degree from a top international university. Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic is a plus but not required.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• 4-6 years of experience as a lawyer; experience at an international law firm is a plus.
• UAE corporate law, commercial, or finance experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask, especially under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and ability to coordinate teams to ensure quality outcomes.
• Methodical work approach with a focus on accuracy.
• Willingness to work beyond core hours to meet expectations.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and anticipating needs.
• Strong stakeholder management and experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player.
• Interest in new systems, technologies, and tools; tech-savvy.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and diligence.