Legal Consultant

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Legal Consultant to oversee and manage all legal matters for a group of companies in the UAE. The role involves providing legal advice across civil, criminal, commercial, and corporate law , ensuring full regulatory compliance, drafting legal documents, and representing the company's interests with external parties and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on civil, criminal, commercial, corporate, and labor laws applicable in the UAE.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, NDAs, and MOUs to safeguard company interests.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, settlements, arbitration, or police/labor matters when required.
• Manage all company legal documentation including MOA, trade licenses, shareholder agreements, and Power of Attorney.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Laws, Civil Code, Commercial Companies Law, and Labor Law.
• Liaise with external law firms, government bodies, and free zone authorities for legal matters and submissions.
• Handle employee disputes, tenancy issues, supplier claims, and insurance-related legal matters.
• Provide legal input in business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Keep management updated on legislative changes and potential risks affecting the business.
• Maintain confidential and organized legal files and case records.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law (LLB / LLM).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a Legal Consultant or Legal Advisor in the UAE.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Civil, Criminal, Commercial, Corporate, and Labor Laws.
• Experience dealing with police, courts, and government authorities preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple cases across different business sectors.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on approach to problem-solving.