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Agility Beyond Space

Position Title: Commercial Lawyer
Location: Dubai Key Responsibilities: As a member of the ABS s Legal and Regulatory Team, you will be involved in a broad range of transactional experiences with the opportunity to branch out and practice a variety of commercial and corporate work. You will provide practical and clear advice across the organization, with a variety of legal specialists and stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to support the Legal and Regulatory Team with a variety of legal and business issues spanning finance, accounting, tax, IP, employment, and regulation. 
<ul>
<li>Provide legal support for ABS s transactional work, including M&amp;A activity, joint ventures, investments, finance transactions and intra-group transactions. </li>
<li>Provide legal support for ABS s commercial work, including negotiation and drafting of customer contracts, collaborative agreements and vendor agreements. </li>
<li>Provide legalsupport in relation to the ongoing management of ABS sinvestor-owned group structure, including advice on corporate governance matters and board, committee, and shareholder activities for the ABS group. </li>
<li>Assist the Company Secretary with establishing and managing ABS s global corporate structure, including the incorporation and management of ABS entities and branches around the world and navigating new jurisdictions and their respective ongoing governance requirements. </li>
<li>Work with business counterparts, both domestically and internationally, to identify and provide advice regarding legal risks and issues. </li>
<li>Review, draft and update company policies and procedures to meet legal and industry standard audit requirements. </li>
<li>Assist other members of the legal department with legal needs of the company, as necessary, and contribute to the overall legal function. </li>
<li>Be an integral part of ABS stransactional work and ongoing projects ourlegal team is heavily involved in the growth of ABS s business, and the willingness to involve yourself in more than just the pure legal aspects of your work is essential. </li>
</ul>
Requirements: UK or US qualified commercial lawyer, ideally with in-house experience. 
<ul>
<li>Five (5) to seven (7) years experience. </li>
<li>Fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing). </li>
<li>Experience drafting and negotiations with both large-scale contracts as well as smaller sized matters. </li>
<li>Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills as-well-as pragmatic judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and balancing legal and business risks. </li>
<li>Strong legal, communications, and technical skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and flexibly with tight deadlines. </li>
<li>Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment. </li>
<li>Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, including self-motivation, a non-hierarchical attitude, collegiality and a cooperative spirit. </li>
<li>Adaptable to using different styles of communication across the globe. </li>
<li>Sound analytical, writing, and organizational abilities. </li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint and Outlook). </li>
<li>A good sense of humor and desire to collaborate with the team and stakeholders. </li>
</ul>
Preferred Requirements: <ul>
<li>Solid commercial experience, with an understanding of/exposure to other legal practice areas such as finance, employment, IP and data protection. </li>
<li>Corporate generalist experience is a plus. </li>
<li>An understanding/experience of legal processes and efficiencies within a high-performing in house function. </li>
<li>Domestic and/or international experience in the telecom or space technology sector. Experience working in an international company with exposure to foreign business practices, and/or experience working on matters involving overseas jurisdictions. </li>
<li>Innovative thinking about digital solutions, transactional legal work, and creating efficiencies. </li>
<li>Awareness of legal technology solutions. </li>
<li>Ability to speak articulately in simple non-legal language and understand the importance of integrating into the business ways of working.</li></ul>

Commercial Lawyer

Gloria Jean's Coffees

Position OverviewWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate &amp; Commercial Lawyer to provide legal support for our UAE mainland and Dubai CommerCity (DCC free zone) entities. The role covers a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including banking and financial transactions, supplier and contractor agreements, logistics, retail and e-commerce operations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will also have working familiarity with international sanctions regimes relevant to cross-border trade and financial operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Corporate &amp; Regulatory Affairs</li><li>Draft, review, and advise on incorporation, licensing, and registration of legal entities in UAE mainland and free zones (including DCC).</li><li>Liaise with relevant government bodies (e.g., MOHRE, GDRFA, DED, free zone authorities) regarding labour, immigration, and compliance matters.</li><li>Ensure timely renewals and updates of trade licenses, establishment cards, and related corporate documents.</li><li>Commercial Contracts &amp; Transactions</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate agreements (including with companies from Russia, the CIS, and Asia) with:</li><li>Banks and financial institutions (account opening, financing, facilities, guarantees).</li><li>Logistics and freight forwarding providers.</li><li>Office contractors, service providers, and suppliers (including office supplies and operational support).</li><li>Merchandise suppliers (for resale) and sample suppliers (for evaluation and use).</li><li>Retail landlords and mall operators (lease agreements, fit-out agreements).</li><li>E-commerce platforms, IT solutions providers, and online marketplaces.</li><li>Advise on risk allocation, and enforceability under UAE law.</li><li>Employment &amp; Immigration</li><li>Review employment agreements and other labour related documents in compliance with UAE Labour Law.</li><li>Provide legal support for work permit, residency visa, and employee relations matters as needed.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</li><li>Advise on compliance with UAE regulations, including commercial, labour, consumer protection, and data protection laws.</li><li>Conduct due diligence and compliance checks on third parties, with particular attention to sanctions regimes affecting trade and finance.</li><li>Assist management with risk assessments and provide legal input into company policies and processes.</li><li>Dispute Resolution Support</li><li>Manage pre-litigation dispute correspondence with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel on litigation or arbitration matters if necessary.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law; qualifications in Russia and the UAE are preferred.</li><li>Practical experience with international law and cross-border legal matters (including transfer regulations).</li><li>Awareness of legislation of GCC countries is preferred</li><li>5&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE commercial, corporate, and labour laws.</li><li>Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.</li><li>Familiarity with international sanctions regulations (US, EU, UK) and their potential impact on UAE and Russia transactions is desirable.</li><li>Fluency in Russian and English (required).</li><li>Arabic language skills are a significant plus.</li></ul>Apply now or contact us for more details! people@geejay.aeJob Type: Full-time

Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

Motei & Associates

Your Role 
 <div>
 <ul> <li> You will offer comprehensive legal services covering the full spectrum of corporate transactions to clients. More specifically you will work on multinational corporations, commercial companies, ambitious domestic entrepreneurs and visionary start-ups.</li> <li>You will be involved in advising on domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, including due diligence and exchange offers, acquisition, sale or reorganization of subsidiaries, division and asset deals, joint ventures, strategic alliances, recapitalizations and liquidations etc.</li> <li>You will provide ongoing advice to clients in-house legal teams on matters affecting day-to-day operations, including companies, employment and immigrations laws and regulations, compliance, and directors and managers liability.</li> <li>You will take part in corporate meetings, including preparing and attending of company general assembly meetings, prepare required legal documents and maintain required company s registries.</li> </ul> </div>
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 Qualifications </div>
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 <ul> <li>You hold a bachelor s degree from a reputable law school, ideally completed by LL.M.</li> <li>You have gained minimum 5 years of professional experience in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel in in the UAE.</li> <li>You have a perfect command of English, spoken and written. Other languages will be considered an advantage.</li> <li>You are proactive, motivated, dynamic, able to work both independently and in a team and are eager to develop strong relationships with clients in an international context.</li> </ul> </div>
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 Salary Package </div>
 <div>
 <ul> <li>We offer attractive salary package with excellent cash compensation scheme on achieving targets.</li> <li>You shall also be subject to our Finder Fee Module for finding new leads.</li> </ul> If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter. All applications will be treated confidentially. If you re ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a team dedicated to excellence, we want to hear from you! Don t miss this opportunity to make a difference and grow both personally and professionally.</div>

Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

Client of MENA Recruit Pty Ltd

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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 GROUP

<div>
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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:
 
 
 
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sports and Entertainment sector
 
 : advising on rights acquisition and exploitation and team/club partnerships, esports arrangements, naming rights agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Employment
 
 : assisting the HR team with employment related matters including employment agreements, consultant agreements, secondments.
 
 
 
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications and Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in fast-paced, deal-driven environments.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Prior exposure to sponsorship deals and event delivery contracts is highly desirable.
 
 
 Skills and Attributes
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Commercially minded lawyer with excellent drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to deliver crisp, actionable advice.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Strong judgment and risk calibration; comfortable making recommendations under time pressure with incomplete information.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Effective communicator who can influence diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, government partners, and international rights holders.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent matters across jurisdictions and business lines.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Integrity, discretion, and a proactive, ownership mindset suited to a scaling, entrepreneurial organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 Languages
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Excellent written and spoken English required; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting Line
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reports to the CEO; close collaboration with Commercial, HR, Finance, and Compliance functions.
 
</div>

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

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>

Founders Law

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 Dubai | Abu Dhabi | Hybrid
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re powering the hyper-ambitious &ndash; want in?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re scaling rapidly in the UAE office. We are looking for a senior lawyer who wants more than just another legal role, but to partner in building and expanding a team that's growing extremely fast, working with some of the fastest-scaling companies and the top startup/scaleup ecosystems in the UAE.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 At Founders Law, we&rsquo;re entrepreneurial, commercial-first, and embedded with some of the most ambitious founders in fintech, AI, crypto, and beyond, as well as some incredible startup and scale-up ecosystems, serving as their preferred legal partner. If you want to help shape the future of legal in the GCC whilst building lasting relationships with world-changing companies, this one&rsquo;s for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 As well as our +25 strong legal team, we also have our own legal tech platform for pre-seed founders which is growing, fast.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is your chance to help build something special in the GCC, while working with some of the most ambitious companies in the world. We&rsquo;ve won nearly 10 &ldquo;Best Place to Work&rdquo; awards in the last two years &ndash; so you&rsquo;ll be joining a team that takes culture seriously.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What we're looking for
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ✅ Qualified corporate/commercial lawyer (common law)
 
 
 ✅ 5+ years PQE
 
 
 ✅ Already based in the UAE (2+ years&rsquo; local experience ideal)
 
 
 ✅ Strong commercial contracts background with high-growth tech clients
 
 
 ✅ Entrepreneurial mindset + ability to thrive in fast-moving environments
 
 
 ✅ Tech-savvy and comfortable with legal tech
 
 
 ✅ Excellent communicator (written + verbal)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bonus points if you've got
 
 
 
 
 
 
 💡 Fundraising/venture experience
 
 
 💡 Exposure to data protection, IP, consumer law, or digital assets
 
 
 💡 Cross-border advisory experience (Europe / Middle East)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What we're offering
 
 
 
 
 
 
 💸 AED 50,000 &ndash; 65,000 / month (flex for exceptional candidates)
 
 
 💸 Quarterly profit share and annual bonus opportunities
 
 
 🕒 Open to part-time as well as full-time
 
 
 🌍 Hybrid + flexibility, but in-person presence in Dubai or Abu Dhabi 1-2 days a week is key
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why join us?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work side-by-side with the fastest-growing hyper-ambitious clients, as well as the preferred partner of a number of awesome high-growth eco-systems
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 Be part of a team that&rsquo;s rewriting how legal works for the hyper-ambitious &ndash; commercial-first, flexible, embedded
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 High-level process
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1️⃣ Intro call with UAE General Manager&nbsp;
 
 
 2️⃣ Deep-dive technical interview with senior lawyers
 
 
 3️⃣ Coffee + meet some of the team
 
 
 4️⃣ Offer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re powering the hyper-ambitious &ndash; want in?
 
 
</div>

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