Legal Specialist (Job Ref# 62525-1147)

Allstream Global


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (commercial, vendor, client, NDAs, etc.) to ensure legal and business alignment.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Provide legal due diligence, structure deals, and manage regulatory compliance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
  • Litigation: Manage all disputes, claims, and litigation matters. Liaise with external counsel and provide strategic guidance to minimize exposure.
  • Labor & Employment Law: Ensure compliance with local labor laws. Draft employment contracts, handle internal investigations, manage disciplinary actions, and support HR on legal matters.
  • Corporate Governance: Support in drafting board resolutions, maintaining statutory records, and ensuring corporate compliance.
  • Regulatory & Compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure the business is always two steps ahead of legal s.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior management, HR, operations, and finance teams to provide practical and timely legal support.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) – Master’s or equivalent is a plus
  • 5–10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a mix of law firm and in-house roles
  • Strong knowledge of UAE (or relevant jurisdiction’s) labor law, commercial law, and civil/criminal procedures
  • Solid exposure to M&A transactions and corporate structuring
  • Proven experience in handling disputes and litigation
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
  • Highly organized, proactive, and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
  • Bilingual (Arabic and English) preferred but not mandatory

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