Strategic Legal Affairs Director

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in the UAE seeks a Director of Legal Affairs (Grade 16) to lead the in-house legal function. The role requires 15+ years of progressive legal experience with expertise in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.

You will provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership, oversee major contracts and governance matters, and ensure UAE-specific compliance and risk management. Arabic and English fluency is essential; UAE national status is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience with leadership.
• Strong expertise in commercial and corporate contract drafting, negotiation, UAE compliance.
• Experience in litigation and dispute management.
• Ability to provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex legal matters and institutional legal affairs.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial and corporate contracts.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
• Advise on risk management and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Strategic counsel

Arabic/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Talents Tide in the UAE seeks a Director of Legal Affairs (Grade 16) to lead the in-house legal function. The role requires 15+ years of progressive legal experience with expertise in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.

You will provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership, oversee major contracts and governance matters, and ensure UAE-specific compliance and risk management. Arabic and English fluency is essential; UAE national status is mandatory.