Senior Legal Consultant - Arabic

Al Safar & Partners Website; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Legal Consultant to manage legal operations and ensure compliance with laws. This full-time role involves advising executives, drafting contracts, and maintaining governance policies while requiring strong legal expertise and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in business and corporate law required.
• Prior projects in regulated industries are advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Bulgarian, with German as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise executives on a wide range of legal issues.
• Draft and review agreements and legal documents.
• Implement sound risk management practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in Law or J.D. degree

MA or BSc in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web editing tools

Photoshop

Job description

Senior Legal Consultant - Arabic

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary/Objective:

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to manage the legal aspects of our company. The successful candidate will protect our brand by ensuring compliance with legal norms and providing management with legal counsel on relevant matters. You will also ensure that the company adheres to all applicable laws.

If successful, you will ensure legal conformance and reduce exposure to legal risks.

Essential Functions:

• Advise executives promptly on a wide range of legal issues (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, etc.)
• Coordinate with upper management to develop effective countermeasures
• Specify and monitor internal governance policies for compliance
• Assess potential risks affecting corporate decisions and daily operations
• Implement sound risk management practices and provide preventative legal counsel
• Communicate and negotiate with regulators, external counsel, and public authorities, building trustful relationships
• Draft and review agreements, contracts, and legal documents to protect the company's rights
• Handle complex legal issues involving diverse stakeholders
• Clarify legal terminology and standards across the organization
• Maintain integrity and responsibility in all work activities
• Stay informed of legal changes and updates

Competencies:

• Critical thinking with excellent analytical and research skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and competitor actions
• Experience in business and corporate law
• Prior projects in regulated industries
• Additional qualifications in banking, financial services, capital markets, competition law, or real estate are a plus
• Strong written and spoken English and Bulgarian skills; German proficiency is a plus
• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, optimistic, and eager to learn
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work

Required Education and Experience:

• BSc in Law or J.D. degree
• MA or BSc in Business Administration is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and web editing tools

Supervisory Responsibility: This role involves supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

Professional office setting using standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, handle objects, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, hours to be specified. Flexibility for weekends and holidays as needed.

Travel:

Occasional travel required.

Work Authorization:

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Equal Opportunity:

The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Other Duties:

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.

Required Experience:

Senior IC