Legal Counsel - Common Law Qualified

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Counsel in Dubai to support the Group's legal function. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on governance, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years PQE, GCC legal experience, and is common law qualified. Attractive compensation and opportunity to work closely with leadership included.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to work closely with leadership

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE with corporate commercial background.
• GCC legal experience is essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate high-value commercial agreements and tenders.
• Support M&A, restructuring, and entity establishment projects.
• Advise on governance, board matters, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

M&A

Governance

Education

Common law qualified

Civil law qualification

Job description

Overview

The Legal Counsel will support the Group's legal function across commercial contracts, governance, and restructuring initiatives. This role requires autonomy, strong drafting skills, and the ability to work across jurisdictions and departments.

Client details

A regionally headquartered diversified group with international operations, undergoing accelerated organic and inorganic growth.

Description

• Draft and negotiate high-value commercial agreements and tenders.
• Support M&A, restructuring, and entity establishment projects.
• Advise on governance, board matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and external advisors on legal risks.
• Coordinate with regulators and corporate registries across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to legal process improvements and internal training.
• Represent Legal team in cross-functional project teams and committees.

Profile

• 4-7 years PQE with corporate commercial background.
• GCC legal experience is essential.
• Must be common law qualified, civil law qualification a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Experience in regulated or service-based industries preferred.
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and detail oriented.

Job Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.

Skills

corporate, commercial, common law qualified, M&A, governance