commercial lawyer

Nomura

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 Description:
 
 Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East &amp; West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
 
 
 
 
 Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura&rsquo;s businesses around the world. Powai&rsquo; s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura&rsquo;s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura&rsquo;s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura&rsquo;s global business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nomura Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nomura Services, India is a core center of excellence powering the group's global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in shaping, strengthening, and accelerating Nomura's global operations.
 
 
 
 
 At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies &amp; programs, providing infrastructure support, and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program, and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards 2021.
 
 
 
 
 
 Divisional Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Powai LCC broadly covers the areas of Legal, Compliance and Conduct, and is responsible for building a robust risk and control framework. The Powai LCC teams support Nomura Powai entities, as well as LCC teams globally to ensure effective risk management of Legal, Compliance and Conduct related risks for the firm.
 
 Powai Legal
 
 comprises of the Corporate Legal and Transaction Legal functions, which provide advice and support on corporate, employment and transactional matters. The Offshore Legal team supports global teams on corporate and secretarial matters, Global Markets, and Masters documentation related requirements.
 
 Powai Compliance
 
 comprises of functions such as Core Compliance, Trade Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Financial Crime Monitoring, Control Room &amp; Disclosure Monitoring and Employee Compliance. The teams provide advisory and operations support to global / regional Compliance teams driven by global / regional policies and regulatory expectations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Business Unit Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The legal department provides support both to the India businesses and globally as well. The support areas include, but are not limited to IT, HR, ESS and Facilities, litigation, Real Estate, Employment Law, Corporate Secretarial, bond issuances, syndicated lending mandates, margin financing transactions, M&amp;A advisory mandate, other Industry agreements and also drafts and negotiates prime brokerage and various commercial agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Specifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Corporate Title
 
 
 
 Manager / AVP - Commercial Lawyer
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 5-10 years
 
 
 
 Qualification
 
 
 
 LLB / CS / LLM
 
 
 
 Requisition No.
 
 
 
 10586
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal Department supporting Nomura's business operations across EMEA. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters and transactions during London business hours.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts and agreements
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 Providing legal advice on regulatory matters affecting the business
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 Managing relationships with external counsel when required
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 Supporting various business units on day-to-day legal matters
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 Advising on compliance with UK and EU regulations
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 Contributing to the development of standardised legal documentation
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 Managing legal risk across commercial operations
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 Legal qualification in India/UK/EU jurisdiction OR equivalent experience advising on India/UK/EU legal and regulatory issues
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 Proven experience in financial services or investment banking sector
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 General experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
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 Strong track record of advising on financial services matters
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 Required Skills
 
 
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 Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
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 Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
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 Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
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 Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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 Strong project management skills
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 Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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 Knowledge of derivatives and structured products
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 Desired Experience
 
 
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 Previous experience in a similar role within investment banking
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 Experience with financial technology and digital transformation projects
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 International transaction experience
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 Additional language skills (particularly German, Italian and/or French) would be advantageous
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 Nomura Leadership Behaviours:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
 
 Behaviours
 
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 Element
 
 
 
 Exploring Insights &amp; Vision
 
 
 Comprehensively analyse the nature
 
 
 of the problems we face and set our
 
 
 focus toward the future vision
 
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 Gather Intelligence
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 Create a vision
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 Identify an issue
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 Making Strategic Decisions
 
 
 Analyse options and feasibility to resolve issues, in making
 
 
 judgments and recommendations
 
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 Identify countermeasures
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 Assess feasibility
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 Make a judgment
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 Inspiring Entrepreneurship in People
 
 
 Promotes the vision and goals to others in such a way that inspires commitment and independent contributions
 
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 Influence
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 Inspire
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 Commit
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 Elevating Organizational Capacity
 
 
 Maximize organizational productivity through leadership development and
 
 
 engagement
 
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 Have an ownership in own development
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 Support other&lsquo;s growth
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 Encourage organizational growth
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 Inclusion
 
 
 Respect diverse perspectives and
 
 
 promote psychological safety
 
 
 and the creation of a risk culture
 
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 Foster psychological
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 safety
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 Encourage the active
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 participation of all talent
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 Foster a risk culture
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 Nomura Core Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Competencies
 
 
 
 
 Behavioral Indicators
 
 
 
 
 Culture &amp; Conduct
 
 
 
 Building Nomura&rsquo;s Culture
 
 
 Diversity &amp; Inclusion
 
 
 Professional Integrity
 
 
 Self-Awareness
 
 
 Contributes to desired culture
 
 
 Sets positive example
 
 
 Aware of different values/styles
 
 
 Holds high standards of behavior
 
 
 Aware of own strengths/weaknesses
 
 
 
 Client-Centricity &amp; Business Acumen
 
 
 
 Commerciality
 
 
 Client-Centricity
 
 
 Analytical Thinking &amp; Problem Solving
 
 
 Understands current market
 
 
 Anticipates client needs
 
 
 Pays attention to detail
 
 
 Sees problems, recommends solutions
 
 
 
 Strategy &amp; Innovation
 
 
 
 Strategic Thinking &amp; Change
 
 
 Decision Making &amp; Judgment
 
 
 Agility
 
 
 Balances alternative views
 
 
 Knows when to decide/when to escalate Champions new ideas
 
 
 Is both disciplined and entrepreneurial
 
 
 Sees when to escalate
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Collaboration
 
 
 
 Managing Talent
 
 
 Recognizing, Motivating, Supporting, Developing, Collaborating with others and Managing Conflict
 
 
 Thinks differently
 
 
 Balances alternative views
 
 
 Knows when/how to compromise
 
 
 Learns from experience
 
 
 Seeks to develop
 
 
 
 Communication &amp; Connectivity
 
 
 
 Articulation &amp; Receptiveness
 
 
 Impact Connectivity
 
 
 Assists in recruiting
 
 
 Gives credit
 
 
 Builds productive working relationships
 
 
 Provides constructive, timely and specific feedback
 
 
 
 Communication &amp; Influence
 
 
 
 Articulation and Receptiveness
 
 
 Impact Connectivity
 
 
 Adjusts style to suit topic
 
 
 Balances listening/talking
 
 
 Communicates with clarity and consideration
 
 
 Is a proven and credible resource
 
 
 Questions to understand others&rsquo; views
 
 
 Builds internal contact network
 
 
 Willingly effectively works across teams
 
 
 
 Execution &amp; Delivery
 
 
 
 Driving Performance
 
 
 Execution-Focus
 
 
 Planning &amp; Organizing Adaptability
 
 
 Demonstrates accountability/commitment
 
 
 Takes on challenging assignments
 
 
 Execute priority actions on-time
 
 
 Keep stakeholders updated
 
 
 Manages expectations
 
 
 Persists when confronted with resistance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career&rsquo;s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.
 
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Manager / AVP - Commercial Lawyer

Kite Consulting Group

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 Commercial Legal Counsel &ndash; Tech Startup &ndash; New York
 
 
 
 
 $175,000 - $200,000 | 5 days a week in the office
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re working with a fast-growing tech startup in New York looking for a sharp, commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their small, high-impact legal team. You&rsquo;ll handle a wide mix of commercial contracts, vendor agreements and terms of business for a global, institutional client base.
 
 
 
 
 
 You
 
 do not
 
 need financial-services experience. We want commercial counsel from
 
 tech startups or scale-ups
 
 &mdash; people who thrive in fast-moving environments and are confident negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is
 
 five days a week in the New York office
 
 .
 
 
 
 Salary: $175,000&ndash;$200,000 + bonus + benefits.
 
 
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Commercial Lawyer

RAYNE

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 Senior Commercial Lawyer &ndash; Abu Dhabi (6 Month Secondment )
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join our client in Abu Dhabi on a fixed term in-house secondment. The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded legal professional, able to work closely with internal stakeholders in operations, procurement, development, and finance. In this role, you will be responsible for
 
 drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements
 
 , providing practical legal support to enable the business to deliver on its objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Prepare, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including supplier arrangements, service agreements, outsourcing contracts, licensing and franchise documents.
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 Support procurement processes, vendor engagements, and major cross-functional initiatives.
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 Provide clear advice on contractual risk, compliance considerations, and corporate governance requirements.
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 Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver commercially aligned, practical legal solutions.
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 Ensure adherence to applicable UAE and wider GCC legal and regulatory obligations.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 8+ years&rsquo; PQE, admitted in a common law or other recognised international jurisdiction.
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 Solid experience in commercial contracting, ideally gained in roles supporting a range of industries or business functions.
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 Demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated negotiations and build strong working relationships across the organisation.
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 Understanding of UAE/GCC regulatory environments is an added advantage.
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 Commercial, adaptable, and confident operating autonomously.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are looking for a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.
 
 
 
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Senior Commercial Lawyer – Abu Dhabi

AVTR

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 Vice President/ Senior Vice President (Commercial &amp; Corporate Functions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you an experienced
 
 Commercial Lawyer (7-8+ PQE)
 
 with a background in leading in-house legal support for major corporate transformation projects?
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client is hiring a
 
 Vice President or Senior Vice President
 
 to be the primary legal partner to its core corporate functions.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a strategic, high-impact role for a lawyer with strong previous experience from top-tier private practice who has transitioned into a highly commercial, fast-paced in-house environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Based in
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 , this role is not typical "Corporate Law" - it is a critical commercial role focused on operational excellence and change.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Focus Areas Include:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Commercial Contracting:
 
 High-volume drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of complex agreements (MSAs, NDAs, Licensing, Outsourcing) across Procurement, IT, and Human Capital.
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 Transformation &amp; Change:
 
 Providing strategic legal support to corporate functions undergoing change and improvement projects.
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 Proactive Risk Management:
 
 Ensuring compliance and managing legal risk across all operational matters.
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 Stakeholder Partnership:
 
 Serving as the dedicated legal liaison for senior management across IT, Procurement, and HR, etc.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 The Ideal Candidate Profile:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 7-8+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
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 Background:
 
 Must have current/recent in-house experience, with an earlier background in a reputable international law firm.
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 Geographic Preference:
 
 Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in
 
 London
 
 or other major international financial centers.
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 Skill Set:
 
 Proven ability to manage complex internal stakeholders, drive commercially viable solutions, and adapt quickly to an entrepreneurial environment.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Vice President - Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

JEX Personnel

The Role
 Join a leading law firm in Riyadh as an Experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert legal advice and solutions to our diverse corporate clientele. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex commercial transactions and corporate matters within a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate and commercial law matters to clients. - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. - Conduct due diligence and assist in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions. - Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian corporate laws and regulations. - Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support transactional and regulatory requirements. - Stay updated on legal developments relevant to corporate and commercial law in the region. - Represent clients in negotiations and support dispute resolution processes as needed.
 
Requirements
 <ul>
<li>Ideally fully qualified in a recognised jurisdiction. - Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; advanced qualifications are a plus. - Proven experience as a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, preferably within a reputable law firm. - Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian corporate and commercial laws and regulations. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Fluency in English and Arabic - Professional demeanour with a client-focused attitude and strong work ethic.</li>
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About the company
 Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel. Executive search is relationship driven. JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role. It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries. A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent

Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - Leading Law Firm

PRO BUSINESS

Majali Enterprises is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lawyer to join our legal team and support a strategic project in the smart mobility and ride-hailing sector.We are seeking someone with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of commercial contracts, and the willingness to grow within a dynamic and fast-moving work environment.Position Title:Commercial Lawyer Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review and analyze commercial agreements, including those related to the smart-transport sector.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in legal discussions with international stakeholders.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide clear legal comments and recommendations to support contract improvements.</li></ul><ul><li>Draft formal legal responses, notes, and briefs.</li></ul><ul><li>Stay updated on Jordanian laws, especially those linked to technology and transportation</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law.</li></ul><ul><li>3&ndash;5 years of relevant experience in commercial or corporate law (preferred).</li></ul><ul><li>strong command of English (written and verbal).</li></ul><ul><li>Strong legal writing and analytical skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Professional, reliable, and able to work collaboratively.</li></ul><ul><li>Eager to learn and handle complex contractual details. What We Offer:</li></ul><ul><li>A valuable opportunity to work on an international-level agreement, adding strong experience to your career path.</li></ul><ul><li>Supportive and flexible work environment encouraging professional development.</li></ul><ul><li>Growth potential within expanding regional projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated performance.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Commercial Lawyer with Interest in International Agreements

Agram

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 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
 
 
 
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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.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
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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.
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 Keep abreast of regulatory developments and ensure organizational compliance.
 
 
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 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.
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 Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
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 Skills: lawyer,commercial contracts,legal,mandates,acquisitions,compliance,joint ventures,legal advice,corporate governance
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Corporate Lawyer – Corporate & Commercial Matters

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