commercial lawyer

MENA Recruit

The Role
 We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations. This role provides legal support on corporate, regulatory, and commercial contracting matters. Responsibilities: 1. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, consultancy, and services contracts. 2. Advise on compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements to support operations across the UAE and GCC. 3. Provide day-to-day corporate support, including licensing and regulatory filings. 4. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver practical solutions to commercial and legal issues.
 
Requirements
 1. Bilingual Arabic-English lawyer with 4–7 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial law. 2. Strong track record in contract drafting and negotiation in the UAE/GCC market. 3. Ability to manage compliance and licensing matters, balancing regulatory requirements with commercial needs. 4. Excellent advisory and communication skills with the ability to support multiple business units.
 
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.

Mid-Level Corporate / Commercial Lawyer

Prime Sources Raw Materials Trading LLC

The Role
 We are seeking a Corporate / Commercial Lawyer for our Group of Companies to provide expert legal guidance across a variety of business financial transactions, contracts, and corporate matters. The role requires a deep understanding of the law, regulations, and general principles of commercially favorable jurisdictions, with the ability to provide strategic advice to support business growth and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate is mature, well-versed in cross-border transactions, and able to operate with the highest level of professionalism and discretion. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice & ensure company’s compliance with financial laws, regulations, and contractual obligations applicable locally and internationally • Provide corporate support, entity formation, Structure SPVs or joint ventures for large-scale developments, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions • Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, shareholder agreements, investment contracts, cooperation agreements, Escrow arrangements, and development rights • Monitor / Assist in the development, review & compliance of internal policies (ESR, AML, KYC, FATF, UBO regulations etc.) • Work closely with cross functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business) • Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business, provide legal risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential liabilities • Liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, and other stakeholders as needed, Ensure compliance with DLD / RERA regulations • Monitor updates in UAE real estate law, including escrow and off-plan sales rules
 
Requirements
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<li>Hold a bachelor’s law degree (LLB) from a reputable law college (ideally LLM qualified) • Prior UAE Experience, working with multinational corporations or large-scale commercial transactions (preferably with exposure to international laws) • Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic (additional languages are an advantage) • Able to Join immediately</li>
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About the company
 Prime Sources Raw Materials Trading LLC is a proud subsidiary of a well reputed Group of Companies based in UAE, known for its excellence across diverse industries. Backed by the Groups legacy and resources, the company delivers premium solutions in industrial sector, combining global standards with local insight to drive growth, compliance, and brand prestige.

Corporate / Commercial Lawyer – Financial Regulation & Compliance

The Role
 We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations. Responsibilities: 1. Assist in drafting and reviewing procurement, vendor, and services agreements. 2. Support bid reviews, tenders, and RFP processes, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. 3. Work with senior counsel to support contract management and governance requirements. 4. Provide practical legal input into procurement and supply chain processes.
 
Requirements
 1. UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 1–3 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE). 2. Early career exposure to commercial contracts or procurement in a law firm or in-house environment. 3. Strong legal drafting skills with excellent attention to detail and analytical ability. 4. Proactive and commercially minded approach, able to contribute effectively under the guidance of senior counsel. #MENARecruitStrength #ProcurementLaw #CommercialLaw #LegalJobsAbuDhabi
 
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.

Junior Commercial / Procurement Lawyer

Taylor Root

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 Legal Director, Professional Services, Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 
 
 It&rsquo;s common knowledge that Saudi&rsquo;s economy is growing and diversifying at the moment, but what if you could join a company at the heart of supporting that ambition?
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client is a global leader in professional services, supporting Saudi government services across a wide variety of projects covering employment, training, healthcare and social governance.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an extremely good opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who wants to join a multinational standard environment, with deep KSA expertise, and be well rewarded for your efforts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So why this role in particular?
 
 
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 Building opportunity
 
 - currently without a dedicated on the ground lawyer, this will be their first hire in KSA.
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 Multi-national thinking
 
 &ndash; join a global corporate.
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 Added value
 
 &ndash; this role truly supports KSA economic growth.
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 What you&rsquo;ll be doing:
 
 
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 Essentially a corporate and commercial role, but as is normal in-house, anything can come up.
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 Taking a control of contracts and contract management, in drafting, negotiating and executing.
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 Handling compliance and risk management issues, as well as corporate governance and disputes.
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 Who you&rsquo;ll likely need to be in order to succeed:
 
 
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 It&rsquo;s essential that you have fluent, business level Arabic, and you need to be a KSA national.
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 As a Director level position, you&rsquo;ll likely need at least 10+ years of post qualified experience as a lawyer.
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 The legal skill set is general corporate and commercial, additional experience across compliance, employment and regulatory is helpful.
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 Job number: 022025-282049
 
 
 
 
 
 Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website www.taylorroot.com
 
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Legal Director, Professional Services, Riyadh

RAYNE

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 Commercial Lawyer - Abu Dhabi - 6 month Assignment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking a commercially astute legal counsel to join our client on a fixed-term basis and work closely with internal teams spanning operations, procurement, development, and finance. This position plays a key role in supporting the business on the negotiation, structuring, and management of a wide array of commercial agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Primary Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Draft, negotiate, and advise on a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing and franchise arrangements, outsourcing deals, and SLAs.
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 Support the business on procurement matters, strategic partnerships, and commercial projects.
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 Identify and advise on legal risks, contract compliance, and governance matters.
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 Partner with cross-functional teams to provide business-focused legal advice.
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 Ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory obligations across the UAE and broader GCC region.
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 Candidate Profile:
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer with ideally no less that 5 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience from a common law or recognised international jurisdiction.
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 Solid commercial legal background, ideally with exposure to a range of industries.
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 Strong experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
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 Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in the UAE/GCC is a plus.
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 Commercially driven, agile, and pragmatic.
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 Arabic language skills (spoken and written) are highly beneficial.
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 If you&rsquo;re considering your next assignment in the Middle East and this sounds like a fit, we&rsquo;d 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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Commercial Senior Legal Counsel

Job Title: Junior LawyerLocation: Fort, Mumbai 400001, IndiaCompany: HGSAbout Us:At HGS, we&rsquo;re a rapidly scaling business driven by growth and key problem solving. Our dynamic environment is fueled by a dedicated team committed to excellence and collaboration. We are litigation lawyers who also love drawing up contracts in our spare time. We&rsquo;re seeking two motivated Junior Lawyers to join our busy legal team and drive our success forward.Role Overview:As a Junior Lawyer at HGS, you'll play a crucial role in our legal team, working directly with Senior Counsel and commercial teams. Your primary focus will be on drafting clear, precise, and effective legal documents. We need proactive, detail-oriented individuals ready to tackle legal challenges and support our growth. Your responsibilities will also include managing court appearances, legal case management, serving legal documents, and ensuring effective online filing.Key Responsibilities:Drafting and Reviewing: Prepare and refine legal documents and contracts with accuracy.Support: Assist Senior Counsel with legal matters and offer advice to the commercial team.Research: Conduct legal research and provide actionable insights.Court Running: Manage and attend court appearances as required.Legal Case Management: Oversee case files, track deadlines, and ensure all legal procedures are followed.Serving Documents: Serve legal documents efficiently and in compliance with regulations.Online Filing: Handle effective online filing of documents and case submissions.Collaboration: Work with various departments to address legal needs and ensure compliance.Issue Management: Efficiently handle and resolve legal issues to support business growth.Qualifications:Law degree from a recognized institution.Admission to the Bar in India.Relevant experience or internships in corporate or commercial law.Demonstrated excellence in drafting legal documents and contracts.Experience with court proceedings, legal case management, and document serving.Proficiency in online filing systems.Knowledge of arbitration and mediation processes.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Proactive and collaborative attitude, adaptable to a fast-paced environment.What We&rsquo;re Looking For:Passion for the legal field and alignment with HGS&rsquo;s values.Excellence in drafting and attention to detail.Ability to manage court appearances and case files effectively.Proficiency in serving legal documents and online filing.Knowledge of arbitration and mediation, and experience in handling these processes is a plus.Good mannerisms and effective communication skills while maintaining protocol and office hierarchy.Ability to build strong relationships with Senior Counsel and team members.Enthusiasm for taking on diverse legal challenges.Commitment to both personal and team success.Why Join Us:Be part of a fast-growing company with professional development opportunities.Enjoy a collaborative, supportive team environment.Engage in impactful legal work with significant business influence.Competitive pay scale with travel allowances.Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure:At HGS, client confidentiality is of utmost importance. As a Junior Lawyer, you will be required to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of discretion. You will be expected to sign a non-disclosure agreement to ensure that all client and business information remains protected and confidential.To Apply:Please answer the following questions and send your responses, along with your resume and cover letter, to hgsHgs7.org with the subject line &ldquo;Junior Lawyer Application &ndash; [Your Name].&rdquo;Why should we hire you? (100 words)What area of law interests you and why? (100 words)Where do you see yourself in the next 2 years? (50 words)What&rsquo;s your favourite dessert?Retainer: Monthly retainer will be applicable, including travel allowance and official expense reimbursement if any. (As per PQE)Performance oriented bonus shall be available.Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary Contract length: 6 monthsPay: &#8377;144,000.00 - &#8377;180,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Junior Lawyer

Air Arabia

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 Date: 27 Aug 2025
 
 
 Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Sharjah, AE
 
 
 Country: AE
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Assists the Legal Department in all legal work pertaining to Air Arabia and its Subsidiaries to ensure the securing and protection of the Company&rsquo;s assets, as well as legal and contractual rights. This includes but not limited to: commercial contracting, litigation and arbitration formalities, licensing, and projects coordinating. Carries responsibilities with utmost confidentiality and in alignment with law and regulations to ensure Company&rsquo;s corporate image is positively reflected and maintained.
 
 
 
 Key Result Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Extends support to Air Arabia Group (AAG) &amp; its Subsidiaries by providing legal advisory on all issues related to risks, law, &amp; regulations including contracts, service level agreements, complaints, disputes, etc.
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 Develops &amp; maintains effective legal &amp; regulatory risk control frameworks and processes in accordance with AAG standards and business objectives.
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 Develops thorough commercial recommendations and due diligence based on the requirements.
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 Initiates, reviews &amp; edits contracts of different nature according to agreed terms and conditions.
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 Represents AAG in relationships with business partners and external parties to facilitate work-flow and operations pertaining to legal and contracting day-to-day activities.
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 Takes a leading role in structuring joint ventures/mergers, managing licenses and establishments&rsquo; formation/renewal formalities of company and its subsidiaries.
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 Provides supervision to external specialized legal parties to ensure all legal cases and disputes are being addressed and managed effectively.
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 Supervises the In-house workflow of all litigation formalities and mechanisms; reviews notices, collates/reviews evidences and proofs from different sources to be considered for legal actions.
 
 
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 Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)
 
 
 
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 Must be Qualified Lawyer, preferably in Commercial or Corporate law
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law or equivalent from a recognized university; Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred
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 Professional membership of Legal associations
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 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
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 Excellent business writing and reporting skills.
 
 
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 Work Experience
 
 
 
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 10+ years of experience as a lawyer or senior legal counsel in a multinational organization or law firm.
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 UAE/Country experience and knowledge of UAE/Country regulations, litigation and arbitration mechanism is a must.
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 Worked closely with senior level attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
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 Proven good skills pertaining to managing court cases and disputes formalities, documents, and follow up.
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 Experienced in initiating, drafting, and managing contracts of various nature.
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 Previous experience dealing with Government Affairs and/or Airport Authorities is an advantage.
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 Proven strong skills in analyzing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending effective solutions from legal aspect.
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 Cost-oriented, possesses effective persuasive, negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills.
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Senior Legal Counsel

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