Legal and Compliance Counsel

We are looking for a highly skilled Transactional Lawyer to join a dynamic and fast-paced organization in the UAE. This role is ideal for a legal professional with strong expertise in corporate transactions, contract negotiation, and compliance, who is keen to work on high-value and complex deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents, including joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial transactions while mitigating legal risks.
• Support M&A activities, corporate structuring, and business expansion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws and international best practices.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks (Whistleblowing, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to drive successful deal execution.
• Conduct legal research and support policy development and governance initiatives.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of legal experience, with minimum 5 years in the UAE.
• Common law qualification / Western education is mandatory.
• Strong background in corporate law, commercial contracts, and transactional work.
• Experience with top-tier law firms or reputable in-house environments preferred.
• Fluent in English (native or equivalent); Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating high-value agreements.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.