Corporate Legal Consultant

Role Summary:

The Corporate Legal Consultant will provide expert legal advice and services to organizations on corporate and commercial matters within the UAE market. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of UAE corporate laws and regulations, excellent analytical and advisory skills, and experience dealing with legal compliance, business transactions, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Structuring & Compliance:

• Advise on company formation, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE corporate and commercial laws, including free zone and mainland regulations.

Contracts & Agreements:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and supplier contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on contract enforceability and risk management.

Legal Advisory:

• Counsel clients on legal rights, obligations, and liabilities concerning business operations in the UAE.
• Assist with intellectual property registration and protection.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Advise on UAE labor laws, VAT regulations, and sector-specific compliance requirements.
• Keep abreast of updates in UAE laws and regulations, ensuring clients remain compliant.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support:

• Represent clients in arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Coordinate with external law firms for litigation proceedings.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations and transactions.
• Develop strategies to protect the company’s interests and minimize liabilities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB or LLM).

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law in the UAE.
• Proven track record in advising businesses on legal matters within the UAE market.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of UAE legal systems, including DIFC and ADGM regulations.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is highly desirable.

Other:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability under pressure.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with investment laws and corporate taxation in the UAE.
• Exposure to industries such as real estate, finance, construction, or technology.