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

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>
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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot;
 
 Employment
 
 : assisting the HR team with employment related matters including employment agreements, consultant agreements, secondments.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot;
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot;
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot;
 
 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.
 
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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>

Jollibee UAE

<div>
 
 Jollibee UAE is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our growing team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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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
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and HR
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 </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).
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 Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters
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 Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office tools is highly desirable
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 </ul>
 
 
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Corporate Lawyer

Referment

<div>
 Referment is partnering with a fast-growing legal consultancy in the UAE that is reimagining how lawyers work with high-growth businesses. Blending the best of private practice and in-house legal, their team is embedded with clients across fintech, AI, crypto, SaaS, and more, acting as trusted advisors from idea to exit.
 
 
 They&rsquo;re now looking for an experienced
 
 Senior Legal Consultant
 
 to join their UAE team and play a key role in scaling their presence across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 🔑
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 Qualified corporate/commercial lawyer from a common law jurisdiction
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 5+ years PQE (with at least 3+ years&rsquo; UAE experience preferred)
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 Strong commercial contracts background, ideally with scaling tech companies
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 Track record of building and managing client relationships
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 Entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in fast-moving environments
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 Tech-savvy and comfortable using legal tech solutions
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 Based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
 
 
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 </ul>
 💡
 
 Nice-to-Haves
 
 
 
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 Experience with fundraising / venture transactions
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 Exposure to data protection, IP, consumer law, or digital assets
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 Cross-border advisory work (Europe / Middle East)
 
 
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 🚀
 
 Why Apply?
 
 
 
 
 This Is a Chance To
 
 
 
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 ✔ Work directly with some of the most ambitious founders in the region
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 ✔ Take ownership in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment
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 ✔ Be part of a consultancy that&rsquo;s won multiple Best Place to Work awards
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 ✔ Join a team where humour, collaboration, and innovation are valued as much as legal expertise
 
 
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 #Referment
 
 
</div>

Legal Consultant - Commercial / Corporate (App: 1-1cc)

Linklaters

<div>
 
 Contract opportunity: Project Development Lawyer &ndash; Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 Re:link, Linklaters&rsquo; contract lawyer platform, is looking for a highly skilled project development lawyer to support a major Linklaters client in Abu Dhabi on a contract basis. In this interim opportunity you will have a central role in the delivery of high-profile infrastructure and energy projects. As a trusted adviser, you will
 
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 Advise on, draft, and negotiate a diverse range of project contracts, including engineering, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance, and joint venture agreements,
 </li>
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 Guide clients through complex project finance processes, including conducting due diligence and collaborating closely with lenders,
 </li>
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 Navigate regulatory compliance matters and manage all permits and authorisations required to progress projects,
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 Proactively identify and manage legal risks at every stage of the project lifecycle,
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 Work seamlessly alongside internal technical, commercial, and legal teams, as well as with external counsel and stakeholders
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 We welcome applications from lawyers who have:
 
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 A minimum of six years&rsquo; post-qualification experience in project development or infrastructure
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 A track record gained at a top-tier law firm or through equivalent in-house roles or secondments
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 The legal right to work in the United Arab Emirates
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 A current, valid practising certificate
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 The ability to work on site in Abu Dhabi at least three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely for two days
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunit
 
 ies
 
 
 As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we oper
 
 
 ate.Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual&rsquo;s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.
 
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