Legal Manager

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment group in UAE is seeking a Legal Manager & Company Secretary to advise the Board and senior management. This role involves managing legal risk, ensuring governance frameworks and compliance, and interacting with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and expertise in corporate law and governance. Competitive salary, medical benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Annual air ticket

Board-level exposure

Long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a corporate legal, governance, or company secretarial role.
• Prior exposure to holding groups or multi-entity structures is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to the Board and executive management.
• Manage legal correspondence and prepare reports and Board papers.
• Ensure statutory records and corporate documents are maintained.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and manage the annual Board meeting calendar.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Governance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Confidentiality

Financial acumen

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading UAE-based investment holding group with institutional shareholders and a diversified portfolio of high-performing businesses. Our client is hiring for a Legal Manager & Company Secretary who will act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior management, ensuring robust governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and effective Board operations across the Group. The role plays a critical part in managing legal risk, supporting strategic decision‑making, and maintaining statutory and governance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Legal Advisory

• Provide expert legal advice to the Board and executive management on corporate, commercial, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on legal aspects of corporate structuring, investments, financing, and subsidiary management.
• Proactively identify legal and governance risks and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the Group.

Corporate Governance & Board Secretariat

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Board, Committees, management, and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and manage the annual Board and Committee meeting calendar in consultation with the Chairman.
• Coordinate, prepare, and distribute Board and Committee agendas, papers, and packs within agreed timelines.
• Accurately record, maintain, and circulate minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensure Board policies, charters, and Delegation of Authority frameworks are current, compliant, and periodically reviewed.
• Support Board and Committee evaluations and oversee follow‑up on action items.

Company Secretariat & Compliance

• Ensure statutory records, registers, resolutions, and corporate documents are maintained in line with applicable laws.
• Maintain minute books, constitutional documents, licenses, and regulatory filings for the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Oversee compliance with corporate governance requirements and approved charters and DOA frameworks.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, auditors, and external legal counsel.
• Act as an authorized signatory where designated by the Board.

Stakeholder & Operational Management

• Manage legal correspondence and prepare reports, memoranda, and Board papers.
• Maintain a master calendar for statutory deadlines, renewals, Board meetings, and key corporate events.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on governance and legal matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Board.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a corporate legal, governance, or company secretarial role
• Prior exposure to holding groups or multi‑entity structures is highly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience working closely with Boards and senior executives
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strategic thinker with strong risk‑anticipation capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary + performance bonus
• Medical insurance & annual air ticket
• Board‑level exposure and strategic responsibility
• Long‑term career growth within a leading investment group