Senior Legal Counsel: M&A, Contracts & IP Leadership

IFFCO Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IFFCO Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Legal Counsel to support the legal team in drafting and vetting contracts, providing counsel, and handling mergers & acquisitions. This role covers litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory matters across multiple regions, with a focus on protecting IP rights and managing external counsel.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of total legal experience, GCC exposure, and a strong track record in high-value commercial transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Master's degree in Law is preferred.
• Admission to the Bar or practising licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and review of Contracts and Agreements to minimize legal risks.
• Provide timely and appropriate legal advice to business units.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions, including JV and share purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with external lawyers on litigation matters.
• Manage corporate secretarial matters including board/shareholder documents and governance.
• Conduct legal research and inform management of regulatory changes across regions.
• Protect intellectual property rights in coordination with trademark counsel.
• Help control legal service costs through internal resources and external counsel.
• Maintain relationships with external legal counsel.

Skills

Contract drafting

Vetting major contracts

Commercial transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate governance

Company incorporation

Intellectual property rights

Trademark protection

Legal research

Litigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree in Law (preferred)

Bar admission/licence (preferred)

Tools

Contract management systems

Legal technology tools

Job description

IFFCO Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Legal Counsel to support the legal team in drafting and vetting contracts, providing counsel, and handling mergers & acquisitions. This role covers litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory matters across multiple regions, with a focus on protecting IP rights and managing external counsel.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of total legal experience, GCC exposure, and a strong track record in high-value commercial transactions