Legal Counsel

Le Grand & Associates Luxembourg; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational conglomerate is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join its DIFC headquarters in Dubai. The role offers an exceptional career path to becoming General Counsel and Board Member within a few years. Responsibilities include leading complex contract negotiations, managing global compliance, and overseeing intellectual property strategies. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of experience in both Common Law and Civil Law, along with a JD or equivalent law degree. A premium tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Premium tax-free salary

Comprehensive benefits package

High degree of independence in legal strategy

Opportunity for career evolution to Board

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Common Law and Civil Law environments.
• Proven track record in managing global patent portfolios and licensing.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in German, French, or Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts.
• Manage intricate GP/LP structures and fund formations.
• Supervise corporate hygiene for a group of 30–40 international holdings.
• Coordinate global intellectual property strategies.

Skills

Negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts

Cross-border M&A

Real estate transactions

Corporate hygiene and secretarial duties

Intellectual property and patents enforcement

Compliance with UAE Commercial Agencies Law

Translation of legal risks into business advice

Expert drafting and negotiation skills

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Job description

Overview

Our client, a high‑profile multinational conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of global interests, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their headquarters in the DIFC. This is a high‑visibility role designed for a strategic legal professional with a clear succession path to General Counsel and Board Membership within a few years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts, cross‑border M&A, and high‑value real estate transactions.
• Manage intricate GP/LP structures, fund formations, and side letters across a global array of jurisdictions (Cayman, Luxembourg, Delaware, etc.).
• Supervise the corporate hygiene and secretarial duties for a group structure comprising 30–40 international holdings and entities.
• Coordinate global filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for intellectual property and patents across the GCC, EU, and US.
• Oversee MSAs, franchise, and distribution agreements, ensuring compliance with UAE Commercial Agencies Law and international competition rules.
• Act as the primary point of contact for international law firms and regulatory bodies (DFSA, SEC, FCA, CSSF) to ensure global compliance.
• Manage board meeting agendas and minutes, aligning legal risk mitigation with the group's long‑term business objectives.

Qualifications

• Holds a JD or equivalent law degree with an active license to practice in at least one recognized jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of experience navigating both Common Law and Civil Law environments, ideally within a multinational or top‑tier firm.
• Deep technical knowledge of carried interest, waterfalls, AIVs, and feeder‑master structures (e.g., SCSp, VCC, Unit Trusts).
• Proven track record in managing global patent portfolios, licensing (inbound/outbound), and cross‑border infringement disputes.
• Total fluency in English is mandatory; professional proficiency in German, French, or Arabic is a significant competitive advantage.
• Strong ability to translate complex legal risks into actionable business advice for retail, investment, and industrial sectors.
• Expert drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple high‑priority projects in a fast‑paced DIFC environment.

Offer and Benefits

• A defined and natural career evolution to join the Board as General Counsel within the first few years.
• High‑level involvement in a diverse range of legal challenges spanning the UAE, Europe, Singapore, and North America.
• A premium tax‑free salary and comprehensive benefits package reflective of the role's seniority and DIFC location.
• The opportunity to shape the legal and compliance culture of a major multinational conglomerate.
• Work within a dynamic, diverse team of top‑tier professionals in a world‑class financial hub.
• A high degree of independence in managing external counsel and internal legal strategy.
• Continuous exposure to cutt...