Legal Counsel – Corporate & Commercial

MCG Asia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Asia in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial to join the team. You will advise on UAE corporate and commercial matters, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and support governance and regulatory compliance to enable business operations.

The ideal candidate holds a law degree (LLB) with 5–10 years UAE experience, fluent Arabic and strong English drafting. UAE legal qualification is required, with preference for sectors like manufacturing or energy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• 5-10 years of relevant legal experience, with UAE experience.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, with strong English drafting skills.
• Must hold UAE legal qualification or registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations.
• Support governance, regulatory compliance, and policies.
• Provide guidance to business development, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory authorities when required.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Arabic fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

We're Hiring: Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial | Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are currently looking for an experienced Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial to join a well-established organisation in Abu Dhabi.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional with strong UAE legal experience, capable of independently managing corporate and commercial matters, negotiating complex agreements, and providing practical legal support to business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply, service, partnership, procurement, and other business contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations, commercial transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and the development of internal legal policies and procedures.
• Provide legal guidance to business development, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, government authorities, and regulatory bodies when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• 5-10 years of relevant legal experience, with mandatory prior experience in the UAE.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, along with strong English communication and legal drafting skills.
• Must hold a valid UAE legal professional qualification or registration, such as a Legal Consultant Registration Certificate or Lawyer's Practising Certificate issued by the relevant UAE authority.
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial laws, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, energy, oil & gas, or related sectors is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.