Senior Corporate Counsel - Governance & M&A (MENA)

Talabat Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 256,680 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to complex cross-border legal matters

Collaboration with international legal teams

Contribution to a growing digital commerce platform

Job summary

Talabat in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel for governance and mergers. The role involves advising on corporate law and ensuring compliance across the company's operations.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Laws degree, five years of experience in corporate law, and strong skills in legal drafting and negotiation. The position offers exposure to complex legal matters in a leading digital commerce platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Experience in leading law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate governance processes, including board and shareholder meetings.
• Provide legal guidance on mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations.
• Draft and negotiate corporate agreements and approvals.
• Oversee legal governance and compliance of subsidiaries.

Skills

Corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Mergers and acquisitions legal advisory

Corporate structuring and transactional law

Shareholder agreements and joint venture contracts

Board governance and statutory corporate filings

Capital markets legal compliance

Multi-jurisdictional corporate law management

Legal drafting and negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree

Master of Laws in Corporate Law

Professional legal qualification

Job description

Talabat in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel for governance and mergers. The role involves advising on corporate law and ensuring compliance across the company's operations.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Laws degree, five years of experience in corporate law, and strong skills in legal drafting and negotiation. The position offers exposure to complex legal matters in a leading digital commerce platform.