Legal Counsel - Dubaï

Le Grand & Associates; Konz; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading multinational conglomerate is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to directly support the General Counsel and Board. This high-visibility role will lead negotiations, manage complex legal structures, and advise on compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate holds a JD, has 5-8 years of experience in both Common and Civil Law environments, and is fluent in English, with additional languages as an advantage. The position offers a premium tax-free salary and a path to Board membership.

Leistungen

Premium tax-free salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined career evolution

Qualifikationen

• 5-8 years of experience in Common Law and Civil Law environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of carried interest, waterfalls, AIVs, and feeder-master structures.
• Proven track record in managing global patent portfolios and licensing.

Aufgaben

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts.
• Manage intricate GP/LP structures and fund formations.
• Coordinate global filing and enforcement strategies for intellectual property.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Professional proficiency in German, French, or Arabic

Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects

Ausbildung

JD or equivalent law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Our client, a high-profile multinational conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of global interests, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their headquarters in the DIFC. This is a high-visibility role designed for a strategic legal professional with a clear succession path to General Counsel and Board Membership within a few years.

Your Missions

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts, cross-border M&A, and high-value real estate transactions.

• Manage intricate GP/LP structures, fund formations, and side letters across a global array of jurisdictions (Cayman, Luxembourg, Delaware, etc.).

• Supervise the corporate hygiene and secretarial duties for a group structure comprising 30–40 international holdings and entities.

• Coordinate global filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for intellectual property and patents across the GCC, EU, and US.

• Oversee MSAs, franchise, and distribution agreements, ensuring compliance with UAE Commercial Agencies Law and international competition rules.

• Act as the primary point of contact for international law firms and regulatory bodies (DFSA, SEC, FCA, CSSF) to ensure global compliance.

• Manage board meeting agendas and minutes, aligning legal risk mitigation with the group's long-term business objectives.

Your Profile

• Holds a JD or equivalent law degree with an active license to practice in at least one recognized jurisdiction.

• 5–8 years of experience navigating both Common Law and Civil Law environments, ideally within a multinational or top-tier firm.

• Deep technical knowledge of carried interest, waterfalls, AIVs, and feeder-master structures (e.g., SCSp, VCC, Unit Trusts).

• Proven track record in managing global patent portfolios, licensing (inbound/outbound), and cross-border infringement disputes.

• Total fluency in English is mandatory; professional proficiency in German, French, or Arabic is a significant competitive advantage.

• Strong ability to translate complex legal risks into actionable business advice for retail, investment, and industrial sectors.

• Expert drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced DIFC environment.

Our Offer

• A defined and natural career evolution to join the Board as General Counsel within the first few years.

• High-level involvement in a diverse range of legal challenges spanning the UAE, Europe, Singapore, and North America.

• A premium tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package reflective of the role's seniority and DIFC location.

• The opportunity to shape the legal and compliance culture of a major multinational conglomerate.

• Work within a dynamic, diverse team of top-tier professionals in a world-class financial hub.

• A high degree of independence in managing external counsel and internal legal strategy.

• Continuous exposure to cutting-edge private equity, IP, and corporate law developments globally.

Ready to elevate your legal career? Let’s talk. Contact me directly at [e-mail] or [phone] to discuss this executive opportunity