Legal Counsel - 4 years PQE, US/UK Qualified - Dubai

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful conglomerate in the Middle East is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in law and a minimum of 4 years PQE, with strong experience in M&A and commercial law. This role offers an attractive compensation package and the opportunity to work on diverse business transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective legal solutions.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to work within a high performing team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Strong foundation from a top-tier law firm or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Robust English drafting skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Comfortable working across sectors with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide legal guidance.
• Support development of new ventures and ensure compliance.
• Review and refine legal documentation.
• Collaborate to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Interpret financial and operational data for legal decision-making.
• Maintain relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Corporate

M&A

Commercial

US qualified

UK Qualified

Legal

Law

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Profile

• 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.

Job Offer

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

Skills

• corporate
• m&a
• commercial
• US qualified
• UK Qualified
• legal
• law