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 Job Title:
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join our headquarters in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance across the group&rsquo;s diverse business operations, which may include sectors such as education, real estate, property management, hospitality, school transport, engineering, facility management, technology and investment. This role requires a proactive legal professional who can balance risk management with business enablement, ensuring compliance while supporting growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Strategy
 
 
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 Provide expert legal advice to senior management and business units on corporate, commercial, regulatory and contractual matters.
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 Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the group&rsquo;s business objectives.
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 Advise on legal risks and propose mitigation strategies across jurisdictions.
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 Deal with correspondence, collate information and write reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders
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 Contract Management
 
 
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 Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including but not limited to joint ventures, NDAs, service agreements, leases, contracting and sub-contracting agreements and procurement contracts.
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 Ensure contracts are legally sound, commercially viable and aligned with internal policies.
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 Corporate Governance &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations, as well as international legal standards where applicable.
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 Support corporate secretarial functions including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, transfer pricing documentation and regulatory filings.
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 Maintain registers of shareholders, directors and secretaries, organise board meetings and AGMs, prepare agendas and record minutes.
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 Draft all legal documents for new company set-ups including Memorandum and Articles of Association, Service Agreements, Power of Attorneys, etc.
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 Register properties at the Lands Dept. and follow up to obtain the title deeds and take handover of the property
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 Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact on the group&rsquo;s businesses.
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 Dispute Resolution &amp; Litigation
 
 
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 Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution matters. Attend case hearings with the Group's lawyers at Dubai Courts, RERA and Dubai Lands Dept., etc.
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 Draft notices and plaints pursuant to the executed contracts
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 Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.
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 Cross-Border &amp; Domestic Transactions
 
 
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 Support M&amp;A activities, joint ventures and strategic partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Conduct legal due diligence and assist in structuring transactions.
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 Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Government Liaison
 
 
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 Collaborate with internal departments including but not limited to Finance, HR, Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations and Compliance.
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 Build strong relationships with external legal advisors, regulators and government entities.
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 Build relationships with key influencers in the Government across primary and secondary stakeholders; expand government interaction network and reporting.
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 Conduct feasibility study for new partnerships, prepare draft proposals and facilitate partnerships as required.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law with an active license to practice; Master&rsquo;s degree or Company Secretary qualification will be preferred
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 Minimum 7&ndash;10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in an in-house role within a multinational or diversified group in the UAE
 
 
 
 Jurisdictional Knowledge
 
 
 
 Strong understanding of UAE laws and regulatory frameworks; GCC experience is a plus
 
 
 
 Language
 
 
 
 Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
 
 
 
 Industry Exposure
 
 
 
 Experience in sectors such as real estate, hospitality, logistics, or investment is desirable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Strategic thinking with sound commercial judgment
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 Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
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 High ethical standards and integrity; Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
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 Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 Competitive salary along with other benefits
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 Opportunity to work with a visionary leadership team providing exposure to high-impact projects across multiple industries
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 A collaborative and inclusive work environment
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 Interested candidates can apply on our website http://fortes.co/Careers
 
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