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Ghassan Aboud Group

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 We are currently seeking
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 for our Group&rsquo;s legal department in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Ghassan Aboud Holdings:
 
 
 
 Ghassan Aboud Holding is an international conglomerate engaged in several key business sectors including Automotive, Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Logistics, Healthcare, and Digital Marketplaces.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist the Group Legal Counsel in the day-to-day requirements of the Group Legal Dept and accordingly should possess extensive expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements, experience in restructuring and corporate practice ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while effectively managing legal risks.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Contract Management:
 
 
 
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial and corporate agreements, including but not limited to distribution agreements, supply agreements, e-commerce agreements, annual maintenance agreements, service agreements, corporate banking and finance agreements, commercial lease agreements, and logistics, warehousing, and storage agreements.
 
 
 
 Incorporation and Corporate Governance:
 
 
 
 Manage pre and post-incorporation requirements for new entities, including drafting company resolutions and facilitating corporate restructuring as necessary.
 
 
 Oversee new incorporations, ensuring compliance with all pre-incorporation documentation and applications, particularly for free-zone companies such as Jafza, ADGM, KEZAD, and DMCC.
 
 
 Address post-incorporation obligations and ensure ongoing compliance with corporate governance standards.
 
 
 
 Due Diligence and Risk Assessment:
 
 
 
 Perform thorough due diligence and risk assessments on corporate and commercial transactions to identify potential legal issues and mitigate risks.
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory:
 
 
 
 Provide informed legal advice on various commercial and operational issues, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
 
 
 
 Documentation and Reporting:
 
 
 
 Create and maintain internal legal documentation, including reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and meeting minutes to track legal matters and activities effectively.
 
 
 
 Legal Research:
 
 
 
 Conduct comprehensive legal research to identify and analyze new legislation and its potential implications for the organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications &amp; Skill sets:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
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 Languages: English (fluent)- Arabic is advantage but not necessary for this role.
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 Proven track record of expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and corporate agreements.
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 In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and incorporation processes, particularly in relation to UAE free zones.
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 Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform due diligence and risk assessments effectively.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear legal guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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 Experience:
 
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 Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Officer or Legal Counsel or in similar roles within a corporate environment handling commercial and corporate law matters.
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 Interested candidates are requested to apply with your updated CV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
 
 
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Legal Counsel

Mastercard, Inc.

Our Commercial and New Payment Flows ("CNPF") organization is making payments smarter, businesses stronger with our commercial cards, working capital, and money movement solutions.Mastercard is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our legal team to provide support to the Commercial and New Payment Flows team engaged in regional product development and sales across Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa ("EEMEA").This Senior Counsel role requires strong commercial acumen, and experience in supporting new product development and commercialization activities in the financial or payments services space. The role will support the development and distribution of Commercial and New Payment Flows offerings, including drafting and negotiating contracts, regulatory and compliance assessments, and legal risk management related to multiple use cases in Account-to-Account payments, Remittances and cross-border payment platforms.The key responsibilities for the role include: <ul> <li>Partnering with product, sales, franchise, marketing, and other teams to develop and launch innovative products and solutions that differentiate Mastercard and meet our customers' rapidly changing needs.</li> <li>Structuring and negotiating a wide range of contracts (including complex technology agreements, customer and vendor agreements) to drive the adoption of Commercial and New Payment Flows products and services.</li> <li>Collaborating with in-house and external specialists (including regulatory, compliance, data protection, and intellectual property counsel) to identify relevant issues and help the business effectively navigate legal risks.</li> <li>Providing support to the Commercial and New Payment Flows business development teams to support product sales initiatives.</li> <li>Advising business on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters including legal and business risk assessments and providing analysis on diverse matters from new product constructs to commercial agreements.</li> <li>Taking responsibility for high profile projects while continuing to handle a steady stream of day-to-day matters.</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with Mastercard's policies and procedures and providing applicable training to the business.</li> <li>Managing external counsel within agreed policy and budget.</li> </ul>Please note that roles within Mastercard evolve with the needs of the business and therefore, the above is a guideline and should not be treated as exhaustive.

Senior Counsel

MENA Recruit

The Role
 We are representing a large, fast-growing regional group with diversified operations across real estate, investments, and commercial ventures. The organisation is known for its dynamic environment and expanding footprint across the GCC. The Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) will play a strategic and operational role in supporting business units on a wide range of commercial transactions and corporate projects. The position offers significant exposure to cross-functional work within a sophisticated in-house legal environment. Responsibilities include: 1. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, joint ventures, procurement, supply, and service contracts. 2. Advising management on commercial, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. 3. Managing external counsel and ensuring consistent, cost-effective legal support. 4. Supporting internal stakeholders on commercial operations, compliance, and contract risk. 5. Contributing to internal policy frameworks, templates, and process improvement initiatives.
 
Requirements
 1. Common law qualified (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or South Africa). 2. Trained at a top-tier international law firm (Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or comparable). 3. Minimum 5 years PQE, with strong commercial and regional (GCC/MENA) experience. 4. Holding 1–2 years of in-house experience in a large commercial organisation or corporate group. 5. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident operating in a fast-paced environment. 6. Must be in the UAE 7. Ideally, can join within 1-2 months Preferred exposure (advantageous but not essential): 1. Funds, finance (including Islamic/Sharia-compliant), or real estate transactions. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalJobsUAE #InHouseCounsel #CommercialLaw #LegalCounselDubai #CorporateLaw #GCCLawyers #RealEstateLaw #IslamicFinance #MENAJobs
 
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.

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment

Job Details Our Client is a regional solar developer, a new JV. The company provides renewable and energy efficiency services to commercial and industrial clients. The company started operations in 2023 and has offices in Dubai and Riyadh. The Role: They are seeking an experienced candidate with strong legal foundation for the role of General Counsel. The General Counsel will be responsible for leading and supporting a broad range of legal, transactional, compliance and corporate matters. Key responsibilities include (i) acting as primary in house attorney; (ii) structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the field of solar and energy efficiency as well as other general agreements and finance contracts; (iii) selecting and managing outside legal counsel; and (iv) establishing and managing corporate governance and compliance policies. The General Counsel will work closely with the Contracts & Procurement Manager and will report to the General Manager. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Structure and negotiate solar and energy efficiency commercial agreements (PPA, SLA, EPC, Shared Savings Agreements, PDA, etc.) and other general commercial agreements (Service Agreements, MoU, NDAs, etc.).</li> <li>Provide general legal counsel to the Company CEO on legal issues and risks regarding complex commercial transactions, company policies and human resources or employment.</li> <li>Support the Company GM on all legal aspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives.</li> <li>Provide legal support to members of the commercial team.</li> <li>Lead legal structuring and negotiation of country specific debt facilities.</li> <li>Liaise with the legal department in sister and parent companies from time to time.</li> <li>Oversee the selection and management of all outside legal counsel in a cost effective manner.</li> <li>Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast paced environment.</li> <li>Support the development of corporate and compliance policies, procedures and programs, providing legal counsel for the same.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Internationally recognized legal qualifications and at least 7 years' general experience and at least 5 years focused on commercial & contract law in the solar / energy sector.</li> <li>Extensive experience and strong track record structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector.</li> <li>Specifically, experience with PPA, EPC, O&M and Energy efficiency agreements is essential.</li> <li>Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance.</li> <li>Experience working internationally and executing cross border transactions.</li> <li>Outstanding legal and business judgment: ability to assess and anticipate risks as well as identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.</li> <li>Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast paced environment and balance multiple activities under tight deadlines.</li> <li>High degree of professional ethics and integrity with special attention to maintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters.</li> <li>Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel.</li> <li>Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as a team member.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, benefits package and performance based bonuses.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and advancement.</li> <li>A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on sustainability.</li> </ul> Location: This position could be based in Dubai or Riyadh, though it is expected occasional travel to other GCC countries to support legal transactions.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Lpr6zL7TZRH78I5GjDhhft%2fSwx1Nr8NPy" width="0" height="0" />

Solar Energy Lawyer - 45k aed +schooling + bonus etc - Dubai or KSA

Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.We seek a versatile legal professional to serve as our Corporate Counsel &amp; Company Secretary. This dual-role is central to our operations, combining strategic legal advisory with hands-on corporate governance. You will be the key advisor to the board and management on legal, compliance, and governance, ensuring the company operates effectively within all legal frameworks.Job Responsibilities:Manage the full legal lifecycle of group entities in multiple jurisdictions   incorporations, annual compliance, internal approvals, and closuresPrepare, coordinate, and maintain corporate documents: shareholder and board resolutions, certificates, PoAs, UBO declarations, share transfers, and director appointmentsSupport legal input into new entity setups and corporate reorganization projectsMonitor and maintain internal governance registers, KYC files, group charts, and signature authorities across all active legal entitiesPrepare and review board and committee meeting materialsCoordinate internal approvals and contribute to the design of efficient governance processes and decision-tracking toolsRespond to internal requests on company structures, signatories, control rights, and document validityAssist with a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including M&amp;A, investments, and joint venturesRequirementsLegally qualified (civil or common law jurisdiction) with at least 3 years of experience in corporate law, M&amp;A, or legal entity management within a multinational in-house teamStrong command of corporate governance, company law, and corporate reorganizationsExperience managing legal entities through third-party service providers and acting as the internal coordinator of sensitive corporate actionsOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detailExcellent ability to communicate information effectively internally and externally and to drive cross-functional alignment and actionAn owner s mentality with the ability to execute in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, juggle conflicting priorities to meet deadlines and adapt quickly to new surroundingsStrong collaborator and teammate with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other teamsWhy Binance Shape the future with the world s leading blockchain ecosystem Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning Competitive salary and company benefits Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice .We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Corporate Counsel

SellAnyCar.com

Job Description <div> We are seeking a highly skilled Emirati Legal Counsel to join our team and provide expert legal guidance on corporate and commercial matters. This role is ideal for a motivated UAE National with a strong background in corporate law who thrives in a fast-paced, business-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: <ol> <li>Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in the UAE.</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.</li> <li>Ensure company compliance with UAE laws and regulations, including those relevant to corporate governance.</li> <li>Support the business in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructuring activities.</li> <li> Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external counsel.</li> <li> Advise management on legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.</li> </ol> 
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Corporate Legal Counsel

Confidential

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 We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support our Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business. You will provide expert legal advice on MVNO-specific commercial arrangements, telecoms regulations, and data protection compliance, playing a critical role in shaping our commercial and regulatory strategy in a dynamic and competitive market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex MVNO commercial contracts, including network access agreements, supplier contracts, reseller agreements, and customer terms.
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 Provide legal guidance on telecoms regulatory compliance specific to MVNO operations, including Ofcom regulations, spectrum access, and licensing.
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 Support the business in managing relationships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other key partners.
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 Advise on data protection and privacy compliance under GDPR and related telecoms-specific privacy requirements.
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 Manage legal risk related to product launches, service offerings, and commercial initiatives.
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 Assist with dispute resolution and coordinate with external counsel on litigation or regulatory investigations.
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 Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting MVNOs and advise the business proactively.
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 Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Technology, and Compliance.
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 Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and policies within the MVNO business.
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 Candidate Profile:
 
 
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 Qualified solicitor or barrister with a UK practising certificate.
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 Minimum 7 years PQE with substantial experience in telecoms law, ideally with direct exposure to MVNO or MNO environments.
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 In-depth knowledge of UK telecoms regulatory frameworks, Ofcom requirements, and commercial telecoms contracting.
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 Proven expertise negotiating complex network and commercial agreements.
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 Strong understanding of data protection and privacy issues in telecoms.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with business goals.
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 Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing or mentoring legal teams preferred.
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