Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts, Compliance & M&A

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to assist in all legal work related to contracts, disputes, and compliance. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of legal experience in a multinational environment, preferably with expertise in commercial law and UAE regulations. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, which offers an opportunity to supervise significant legal projects and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified lawyer, preferably in commercial or corporate law.
• UAE experience and knowledge of local regulations are essential.
• Professional membership of legal associations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in legal advisory for contracts and disputes.
• Develop legal risk control frameworks.
• Review and edit contracts according to terms.
• Manage litigation and supervise external parties.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Contract management

Litigation skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Persuasive communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A leading airline company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to assist in all legal work related to contracts, disputes, and compliance. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of legal experience in a multinational environment, preferably with expertise in commercial law and UAE regulations. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, which offers an opportunity to supervise significant legal projects and frameworks.