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Realco Capital Real Estate

We&rsquo;re Hiring: In-House Corporate LawyerWe&rsquo;re seeking a sharp, business-minded In-House Corporate Lawyer with solid experience in UAE real estate development (Dubai exposure is a strong advantage). If you&rsquo;re ready to contribute to major new projects and take on a strategic role within a rapidly growing organization, we&rsquo;d love to connect.Position: In-House Corporate Lawyer Salary: AED 20,000 &ndash; 30,000 (depending on experience)You&rsquo;ll be a strong match if you have: A background in corporate and real estate law Proven experience in UAE real estate development Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Bonus: Familiarity with UK or Lebanese legal systems (not mandatory)Job Type: Full-timePay: AED20,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month

Corporate Lawyer

Jollibee uae

Jollibee UAE is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our growing team.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supplier agreements, leases, service contracts, etc.)</li><li>Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations in the UAE</li><li>Handle real estate-related legal matters (rental/leasing, fit-outs)</li><li>Manage dispute resolution, litigation support, and risk mitigation</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and HR</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Law degree with a strong understanding of UAE corporate and commercial law</li><li>Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation</li><li>Fluent in Arabic with excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken).</li><li>Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office tools is highly desirable</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Jollibee UAE

<div>
 
 Jollibee UAE is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our growing team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supplier agreements, leases, service contracts, etc.)
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 Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations in the UAE
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 Handle real estate-related legal matters (rental/leasing, fit-outs)
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 Manage dispute resolution, litigation support, and risk mitigation
 </li>
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and HR
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 
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 Law degree with a strong understanding of UAE corporate and commercial law
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 Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation
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 Fluent in Arabic with excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken).
 </li>
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 Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
 </li>
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters
 </li>
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 Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office tools is highly desirable
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Client of MENA Recruit Pty Ltd

<div>
Key Responsibilities:
<ol>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and real estate contracts</li>
<li>Provide legal support on operational and corporate matters</li>
<li>Assist with compliance, due diligence, and risk management</li>
<li>Liaise with external counsel when necessary</li>
<li>Maintain organized and up-to-date legal documentation</li>
</ol>
Requirements:
<ol>
<li>Qualified lawyer (civil or common law jurisdiction accepted)</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years PQE</li>
<li>Strong commercial and real estate experience</li>
<li>Native English speaker</li>
<li>Currently based in the UAE</li>
<li>Available to join within 1 month</li>
</ol>
</div>

Junior Legal Counsel

RISE

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About the Role</h3>
We are a leading sports, entertainment, and cultural agency operating across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We partner with rights holders, talent, brands, venues, investors, and government stakeholders to deliver world-class events, commercial ventures, and cultural initiatives.
On an ongoing, part time basis, we are seeking a mid-level lawyer to serve as a trusted, hands-on legal advisor across the full spectrum of our business activities. The role combines broad commercial coverage with sector-specific expertise and requires strong judgement, practical problem solving, and comfort operating at pace in a high-growth, cross-border environment.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3>
You will act as a front-line, business-facing lawyer providing end-to-end legal support across UAE and KSA operations. Core responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and advising on high-value and business-critical agreements; ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple regimes; managing risk; and supporting strategic initiatives.
Your work will include, without limitation, the following:<ul><li>Commercial contracts: drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements including sponsorship and partnership agreements, supplier and vendor agreements, teaming agreements, master service agreements, introducer agreements, MOUs and NDAs.</li><li>Sports and Entertainment sector: advising on rights acquisition and exploitation and team/club partnerships, esports arrangements, naming rights agreements.</li><li>Regulatory and compliance: ensuring compliance with applicable UAE and KSA laws and relevant free zone regulations; data protection and privacy; anti-bribery and corruption; competition; and sanctions/AML screening in coordination with compliance.</li><li>Corporate and governance: supporting corporate secretarial and governance matters, board materials, powers of attorney, policy development, and intra-group arrangements; advising on joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and restructurings; coordinating external counsel on corporate projects and regulatory filings.</li><li>Employment: assisting the HR team with employment related matters including employment agreements, consultant agreements, secondments.</li><li>Disputes and investigations: managing pre-litigation strategy, settlement and release agreements, cease-and-desist letters, regulatory inquiries, and dispute resolution strategies; instructing and managing external counsel for litigation and arbitration.</li><li>Risk management and operations: issue spotting and pragmatic risk allocation; developing playbooks, template suites, and clause libraries; creating and delivering training for commercial teams; embedding compliance by design across deals and workflows.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement: serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership and operational teams; collaborating with government entities, rights holders, and sponsors; and representing the agency in negotiations and industry forums.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Candidate Profile</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications and Experience</h3><ul><li>7 years + post-qualification experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal team, with preferred experience in sports, entertainment, media, events, or cultural sectors.</li><li>Common law qualification preferred (e.g., England &amp; Wales, Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada, South Africa) or strong international training; additional civil law/GCC experience advantageous.</li><li>Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in fast-paced, deal-driven environments.</li><li>Experience operating across the UAE and/or KSA, including familiarity with onshore and free zone frameworks; experience with regional regulators and permitting processes is a strong plus.</li><li>Prior exposure to sponsorship deals and event delivery contracts is highly desirable.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills and Attributes</h3><ul><li>Commercially minded lawyer with excellent drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to deliver crisp, actionable advice.</li><li>Strong judgment and risk calibration; comfortable making recommendations under time pressure with incomplete information.</li><li>Effective communicator who can influence diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, government partners, and international rights holders.</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent matters across jurisdictions and business lines.</li><li>Integrity, discretion, and a proactive, ownership mindset suited to a scaling, entrepreneurial organization.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Languages</h3><ul><li>Excellent written and spoken English required; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Reporting Line</h3>
Reports to the CEO; close collaboration with Commercial, HR, Finance, and Compliance functions.</div>

Legal Counsel (Sport, Culture & Entertainment) - Part time/ Flexible

Blue Pencil Global 🔹

<div>
 
 Projects / Energy Lawyer Dubai
 
 
 
 
 International Law Firm Environment | Magic Circle Salary
 
 
 
 We are supporting a well-known law firm with a strong track record across
 
 energy, projects, and infrastructure mandates in the Middle East
 
 . The firm advises investors, developers, and financial institutions on
 
 complex, cross-border transactions
 
 spanning oil &amp; gas, power, renewables, construction, and industrial development.
 
 
 They are seeking a
 
 Projects Lawyer (ideally 4-8 PQE)
 
 to join their growing
 
 Dubai-based team
 
 , working closely with partners who have trained and practised at
 
 top-tier international firms
 
 . The role offers exposure to
 
 project development, EPC contracts, project finance, and joint ventures
 
 , alongside opportunities to advise on corporate and commercial transactions related to the energy and infrastructure sectors.
 
 
 Candidates should bring
 
 strong technical grounding from a recognised international law firm
 
 , with experience in
 
 major projects or energy work
 
 . Exposure to
 
 MENA or emerging markets
 
 will be an advantage, and a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset is key. This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer looking to combine
 
 high-level international work
 
 with
 
 real regional impact
 
 .
 
 
 To discuss confidentially, please contact
 
 Liam Mooney Managing Director, Blue Pencil on
 
 liam@bluepencil-legal.com
</div>

Senior Projects/Energy lawyer - Dubai

Agram

<div>
 
 Job Title:
 
 Corporate Lawyer &ndash; Corporate &amp; Commercial Matters
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 UAE
 
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced
 
 Corporate Lawyer
 
 with
 
 10+ years
 
 of strong corporate and commercial law experience. The ideal candidate will lead and execute complex corporate mandates, provide strategic legal advice, and manage client relationships while supporting innovation in a technology-driven legal environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead and execute corporate mandates, including mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and joint ventures.
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 Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and commercial matters.
 </li>
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 Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
 </li>
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 Manage, develop, and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
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 Support technology-driven legal processes, contributing to legal innovation and efficiency.
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 Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to deliver strategic business solutions.
 </li>
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 Keep abreast of regulatory developments and ensure organizational compliance.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
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 Strong experience in M&amp;A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and corporate governance.
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 Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
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 Proven ability to manage client portfolios and build long-term relationships.
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 Experience in technology-driven legal environments is an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Skills: lawyer,commercial contracts,legal,mandates,acquisitions,compliance,joint ventures,legal advice,corporate governance
</div>

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