Senior Corporate Counsel - Fujairah

Yello; Fujairah Emirate; Presencial; AED 480.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yello, based in Fujairah, UAE, seeks a principal legal adviser to partner with the GCEO and senior stakeholders on corporate, commercial and strategic matters.

You will lead drafting, negotiation and review of complex commercial agreements across the Group, and support acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions. You will drive governance, risk management and legal operations, including matter tracking, reporting and external counsel management.

Formación

• Qualified lawyer with a law degree from a recognised institution.
• 8–12 years post-qualification experience in private practice and/or in-house environments.
• Strong corporate and commercial law background with experience negotiating complex agreements.
• UAE/GCC experience desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the principal legal adviser to the GCEO and senior stakeholders on corporate, commercial and strategic matters.
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of complex commercial agreements across the Group.
• Support acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
• Drive legal governance, risk management and legal operations, including matter tracking and reporting.
• Manage external law firms and legal advisers, ensuring high-quality support and cost-effective outcomes.
• Build legal frameworks, templates and processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and risk management across the organisation.

Conocimientos

Corporate & commercial law

Negotiation & advisory

Educación

LLB/JD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a diversified and ambitious investment-led group based in Fujairah with a portfolio of operating businesses and strategic investments across multiple sectors. The organisation offers a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where legal is viewed as a key business partner and enabler of growth.

• Serve as the principal legal adviser to the GCEO and senior stakeholders on corporate, commercial and strategic matters.
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of complex commercial agreements across the Group.
• Support acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
• Drive legal governance, risk management and legal operations, including matter tracking and reporting.
• Manage external law firms and legal advisers, ensuring high-quality support and cost-effective outcomes.
• Build legal frameworks, templates and processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and risk management across the organisation.

• Qualified lawyer (LLB, JD or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Approximately 8-12 years' post-qualification experience, gained in leading private practice and/or in-house environments.
• Strong corporate and commercial law background with experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Exposure to M&A, investments, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and legal due diligence.
• Experience working with senior executives and managing multiple legal matters in a dynamic business environment; UAE/GCC experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives, providing practical and solution-oriented advice to business leaders.