Mid-Level Corporate / Commercial Lawyer

The Role
We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations. This role provides legal support on corporate, regulatory, and commercial contracting matters. Responsibilities: 1. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, consultancy, and services contracts. 2. Advise on compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements to support operations across the UAE and GCC. 3. Provide day-to-day corporate support, including licensing and regulatory filings. 4. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver practical solutions to commercial and legal issues.

Requirements
1. Bilingual Arabic-English lawyer with 4–7 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial law. 2. Strong track record in contract drafting and negotiation in the UAE/GCC market. 3. Ability to manage compliance and licensing matters, balancing regulatory requirements with commercial needs. 4. Excellent advisory and communication skills with the ability to support multiple business units.

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.