Legal Manager

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide in Dubai seeks a UAE National – Manager, Legal to provide comprehensive legal support for corporate and commercial matters in a leading healthcare organization. You will handle contracts, regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and external advisers.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant legal experience, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and solid negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Healthcare or regulated industries experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, MOUs, NDAs and service agreements.
• Support governance, resolutions and statutory requirements.
• Advise on UAE laws, regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Support legal matters related to healthcare operations.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with external counsel on litigation and disputes.
• Support policy and governance frameworks; conduct legal research.

Skills

UAE regulations

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 1 October 2026

Job Description / Role:

We are looking for a UAE National – Manager, Legal to join a leading healthcare organization in Dubai. The role will provide legal support across corporate and commercial matters, contracts, regulatory requirements, governance, compliance, and legal risk management, working closely with senior stakeholders and external legal advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, NDAs and service agreements
• Support corporate governance, resolutions, powers of attorney and statutory requirements
• Advise on UAE laws, regulations and regulatory requirements
• Support legal matters relating to healthcare operations, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies
• Identify legal and contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, claims and legal notices
• Support legal policies, processes and governance frameworks
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in UAE legislation
• Maintain records and trackers for contracts, litigation and compliance matters
• Partner with HR, Finance, Procurement, Operations, IT, Digital Health and Business teams

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience
• Strong experience in corporate, commercial, contracts and/or regulatory law
• Experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, retail or another regulated industry is an advantage

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of UAE legal and regulatory frameworks
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, analytical and commercial skills

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

A recruitment and talent solutions provider supporting employers with hiring across commercial, technical and administrative roles. It helps organisations in the Gulf identify, assess and place candidates for permanent and contract positions.

Company Industry: Healthcare

Department / Functional Area: Legal

Closing Date: 4 November 2026