Legal Counsel

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UAE is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on M&A and commercial law. You will collaborate across departments and guide contract negotiations, ensuring compliance while upholding governance standards. The position offers an attractive compensation package and the opportunity to work within a high-performing team in a reputable organization.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to work within a high performing team

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution; international qualifications (UK / US) are essential.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Solid experience in M&A and/or commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide legal guidance.
• Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance.

Skills

M&A expertise

Commercial law knowledge

Strong English drafting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Overview

The Role: As a Legal counsel, you will be part of a high-performing legal team where your expertise in M&A and commercial law will shape strategic decisions across diverse sectors. This role offers dynamic exposure, flexible portfolio alignment, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Client Details

This is an established and successful conglomerate in the Middle East, with broad range of consumer-focused businesses in their portfolio and exciting future plans.

Description

• Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk management.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide clear, actionable legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Review and refine legal documentation to uphold governance standards and mitigate exposure.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver practical legal solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Interpret financial and operational data to inform legal decision-making.
• Maintain strong relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of legal developments.

Job Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work within a high performing team in a well-established and successful organisation in the Middle East.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution; international qualifications (UK / US) are essential.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Strong foundation from a top-tier law firm or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Solid experience in M&A and / or commercial law, with the versatility to handle a broad range of legal matters.
• Robust English drafting skills, with a sharp eye for detail and clarity.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Comfortable working across sectors, with a flexible mindset and a proactive approach to learning.

About the company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Procurement, Property & Construction, Engineering & Supply Chain, Oil & Gas, Technical and Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Marketing, Technology, Secretarial, Executive Search, Legal. The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.