Senior Legal Counsel

7 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hays Full time

Your New Company

A prestigious multinational organisation with a strong presence in Dubai is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its high‑performing legal function. The company operates across real estate and investment and offers an international, fast‑paced, and collaborative environment.

Your New Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of disciplines, with a particular focus on real estate, civil law, commercial law, employment law, and companies law. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting senior leadership in driving sound governance and risk‑management practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive, day‑to‑day legal support to the business and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service contracts, supplier agreements, distribution arrangements, NDAs and FIDIC agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the preparation, review, and amendment of a wide range of legal documents such as tenders, applications, letters, and intra‑group agreements.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of finalised agreements, including the review of textual changes and contractual modifications.
  • Drive compliance with applicable laws, regulations, international best practices, and internal policies.
  • Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice to mitigate financial, legal, and reputational risks.
  • Support dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, by providing legal analysis, strategy formulation, and liaising with external counsels as required.
  • Support the Head of Legal by monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and conducting in‑depth legal research.
  • Maintain and enhance standard templates, legal processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Promote and support strong corporate governance practices across the organisation.
  • Oversee legal databases, document management, and the integrity of legal records.
  • Represent the legal function in internal meetings, committees, and cross‑functional initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members where required.
  • Perform additional tasks and strategic projects as needed to support the wider business.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • A minimum of 6 years' legal experience, ideally gained within a reputable international law firm and/or multinational in‑house environment.
  • Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (UK, US, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa).
  • Strong background in corporate and commercial law, with exposure to real estate, employment, and companies law considered advantageous.
  • Bachelor's and Master's degree in Law from a recognised university.
  • Active membership with a recognised legal association or regulatory body within a common law jurisdiction.
  • Solid experience working in the Middle East, with strong knowledge of UAE and KSA laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership, influence decision‑making, and manage complex legal matters independently.
  • Organized, motivated, committed, able to work well under stress, and willing to travel as needed

What You'll Get in Return

  • The opportunity to join a leading multinational organisation.
  • A competitive tax‑free salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
  • A hybrid working model and a supportive, international working environment.

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