Legal Counsel - Arabic Speaking

Robert Walters; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and infrastructure group in the UAE is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel fluent in Arabic to support complex commercial transactions and corporate governance. This role offers substantial exposure in a well-structured legal function, ideal for candidates with over 7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include advising on corporate compliance, drafting diverse agreements, and working closely with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• 7+ years of legal experience with a mixture of law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law within the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of legal agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic decisions.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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We are working with a prominent UAE based Group with a diversified portfolio spanning mulitple different sectors to find an experienced Legal Counsel to join the team based in Abu Dhabi.

Corporate Legal Counsel (7+ PQE)

An exceptional opportunity has opened for a Corporate Legal Counsel to join a highly respected investment and infrastructure group headquartered in the UAE. The role offers exposure to complex commercial transactions, group structuring across multiple jurisdictions, and high-level strategic advisory work-within a well-established legal function that supports group-wide growth and compliance.

The Role

We are working with a prominent UAE based Group with a diversified portfolio spanning mulitple different sectors to find an experienced Legal Counsel to join the team based in Abu Dhabi.

Corporate Legal Counsel (7+ PQE)

An exceptional opportunity has opened for a Corporate Legal Counsel to join a highly respected investment and infrastructure group headquartered in the UAE. The role offers exposure to complex commercial transactions, group structuring across multiple jurisdictions, and high-level strategic advisory work-within a well-established legal function that supports group-wide growth and compliance.

The Role

As a core member of the legal team, you will :

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide range of legal and commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, leases, distribution contracts, and M&A documentation.

Advise on corporate governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory matters across a multi-jurisdictional structure.

Support group companies on operations, company formations, restructurings, and dissolution processes.

Monitor and advise on relevant legal and regulatory changes (UAE and abroad) impacting the Group.

Partner with executive leadership to guide high-value transactions and business-critical decisions.

Contribute to legal process improvement initiatives and departmental training / development.

To be considered for this position you must have :

7+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house (group structure or investment firm experience preferred).

Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law within the UAE; multi-jurisdictional exposure is a plus.

Proven ability to interpret and negotiate complex legal documents and communicate advice clearly to senior stakeholders.

Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

If you meet the above requirements please send a copy of your CV to charlotte.hannaway@robertwalters and if you are suitable I will get in touch to arrange a time to discuss further.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Law Practice and Legal Services

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