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SellAnyCar.com

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled Emirati Legal Counsel to join our team and provide expert legal guidance on corporate and commercial matters. This role is ideal for a motivated UAE National with a strong background in corporate law who thrives in a fast paced business driven environment.</p> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters in the UAE.</li> <li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and legal documents.</li> <li>Ensure company compliance with UAE laws and regulations, including those relevant to corporate governance.</li> <li>Support the business in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and restructuring activities.</li> <li>Liaise with government authorities, regulators and external counsel.</li> <li>Advise management on legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.</li> </ul> Qualifications <ul> <li><b>UAE National (Emirati) mandatory.</b></li> <li>Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) or Masters Degree (LLM) from a recognized university.</li> <li>Minimum 5 years experience in corporate law preferably in a multinational or top tier law firm.</li> <li>Strong understanding of commercial and corporate legislation.</li> <li>Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills in Arabic and English.</li> <li>High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.</li> </ul> Additional Information <p>UAE Nationals only.</p> Remote Work <p>Yes</p> Employment Type <p>Full-time</p> <p>Department / Functional Area: Compliance</p> Vacancy <p>1</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XYhBVONonz4N55%2f6nD%2bz8YukJifFNPkLh" width="0" height="0" />

UAE National ONLY (Emirati) Corporate Legal Counsel

Hays

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   Your new company
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  The client is a government backed digital media company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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  As Senior Legal Counsel, your role will focus on providing strategic legal advice and managing complex transactions to support the company&rsquo;s growth and compliance objectives.
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  You will also contribute to broader corporate initiatives, lead M&amp;A transactions, support investment activities, advise on commercial contracts, and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to help drive the company&rsquo;s strategic goals.
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   Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, commercial agreements, and employment law issues.
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   Oversee M&amp;A transactions from end to end, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and execution.
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   Dealing with investment initiatives such as private equity deals, joint ventures, and fund formation.
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   Draft, analyse, and negotiate complex legal documents, including shareholder agreements, acquisition contracts, and employment terms.
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   Ensure adherence to UAE legal and regulatory frameworks while staying informed on global compliance trends.
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   Manage relationships with external legal counsel and supervise litigation or dispute resolution processes as needed.
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   Deliver proactive legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to support operational resilience.
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   Collaborate with senior leadership to advance strategic initiatives and contribute to key corporate projects.
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   What you'll need to succeed
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (required); Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus
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   Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in M&amp;A within an international law firm and/or in-house legal environment
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   Proven track record in managing cross-border transactions and complex negotiations
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   Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and handle multiple projects simultaneously
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   Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
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   What you'll get in return
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   Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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Senior Legal Counsel

Ideasoft

<div><div>Job Overview
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Vacancy Description
</b></h2><p></p><div><p>We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi or Dubai) to join our team in the UAE. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing corporate and regulatory documents, and providing legal support for daily business activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks &ndash; ideally combined with hands-on experience in the blockchain / Web3 industry, particularly in areas related to regulatory compliance, digital assets, and emerging technologies.</p>
<p>Mission of the Role:<br>
To safeguard the company&rsquo;s operations in the UAE by ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, minimizing risks, and supporting management with expert legal guidance that enables sustainable business growth in both traditional and blockchain-driven environments.</p>
</div></div><p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h3>
<div><ul><li>Minimum 4 years of legal experience with focus on compliance and corporate law.
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</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of UAE jurisdiction, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in advising on compliance documents and regulatory filings.
</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with crypto-related regulatory landscape, AML/KYC obligations, and data protection standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Fluent in English.
</li></ul><ul><li>Abu Dhabi or Dubai location, ability to visit the Abu Dhabi office on a regular basis.
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<ul><li>Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of UAE corporate, commercial, and labor laws, as well as ADGM law.
</li></ul><ul><li>Compliance Knowledge: Proven ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements, including those applicable to blockchain and digital assets.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contract Management: Skilled in drafting and reviewing various agreements, including technology and token-related contracts.
</li></ul><ul><li>Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks in both traditional and digital business models.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advisory Skills: Experience providing practical legal advice to management and stakeholders.
</li></ul></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Soft Skills Requirements:</b></h4>
<ul><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all matters.
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<ul><li>Legal or compliance certifications (LLM, ICSA, etc.).
</li><li>Experience interacting with regulators or legal advisors in fintech or digital asset projects.
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<div><ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate documents.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure full compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and industry-specific requirements, including ADGM law.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advise management on blockchain, digital asset, and Web3 regulatory developments and their impact on business operations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Handle corporate governance matters, including documentation and filings.
</li></ul><ul><li>Liaise with external legal advisors, regulators, and government authorities when necessary.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support internal teams with legal training and compliance awareness, including Web3 and crypto compliance standards.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><div>Why IdeaSoft
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What We Offer
</b></h2></div><div><div><p>Competitive compensation
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</p></div><div><p>Flexible working hours
</p></div><div><p>Challenging projects in diverse business domains and a variety of tech stacks
</p></div><div><p>Personal development and professional growth opportunities
</p></div><div><p>Work with talented, ambitious and family-feel team
</p></div><div><p>Educational possibilities: corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and in-house English classes
</p></div><div><p>Compensation for your professional certification &amp; support for your learning activities
</p></div><div><p>Opportunity to choose IT equipment you like
</p></div><div><p>Corporate social responsibility
</p></div></div><div></div><div><div><div>Tamara Mitiagina
</div><div>Head of Talent Acquisition</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Legal Counsel

ENEC Operations

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Legal Counsel (Nawah)

AVTR

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   Senior Legal Associate
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  This is a senior, operational, and commercially focused role that acts as the primary legal backbone for the organization's non-investment departments.
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  The core mission is to manage the volume of legal paperwork and risk associated with running a large, global financial institution. The successful candidate will spend most of their time working with internal corporate teams (like IT, HR, and Procurement) to
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    Contracting
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   : You will own the entire contracting workflow, writing and negotiating many types of agreements, from basic vendor contracts and NDAs to complex outsourcing and technology licensing deals.
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    Internal Legal Advisor
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    Risk &amp; Compliance
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    External Negotiator:
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   Experience: Approximately 4&ndash;6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a similar role, ideally gained at a major law firm or a large financial institution.
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   Skill Set: Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and an ability to work independently on complex, cross-functional matters.
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   Experience in corporate and commercial contracting and operational legal support.
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   Mindset: A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach that translates legal complexity into clear, actionable business advice for senior leaders.
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    Must be Arabic speaker!
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Senior Legal Associate

Palantir Technologies

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 Palantir builds the world&rsquo;s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
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 Palantir&rsquo;s dynamic in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the Legal team and the company as a whole. We&rsquo;re a team that values both creativity and teamwork - whether operating solo or collaboratively, we endeavour to achieve great results on challenging, time-sensitive projects. You'll be given open ended objectives and will find ways to turn them into outcomes. By focusing on the broad vision without losing sight of the details, you'll bring large and multi-phase projects to successful completion while prioritising team outcomes over individual wins. You are able to deliver complex information in an understandable way, and can manage high touch stakeholders in a constantly shifting landscape.
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 You enjoy the responsibility that comes with owning problems and finding solutions. You are empathetic and able to effectively navigate a complex organisation involving a wide variety of audiences, including under time-sensitive situations. You are ready to jump into a deal at a moment&rsquo;s notice and become an expert on the intricate details of the contracts that enable Palantir to implement its cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems. You are passionate about conceiving and implementing scalable systems that increase your impact, and that of the in-house legal team, over time.
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   Lead negotiation and drafting on commercial and international government deals and transactions while supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
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   Advise on complex legal and business matters to solve a multitude of challenges across the company, including in the compliance and regulatory space
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   Partner closely with international sales teams on deal strategy and enterprise level relationships in-region
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   Assist in building infrastructure and processes to optimally deliver legal support in a scalable manner
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   Collaborate with Business, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams to drive deals to execution
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   Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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   Deep understanding of and interest in regional laws, regulations, and policy developments
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   Organisation, resourcefulness, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver information in a concise and understandable way
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   Familiarity with technology and software licensing, particularly with customers based in the Middle East
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   Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to novel issues
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   Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment
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   Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) would be preferred, but is not required for this role
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   Qualified lawyer in the US, UK, or other common law jurisdiction, fluent in written and spoken English, with 3-8 years of post qualification experience at a top-firm and/or in-house, and a Bachelor of Law or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university/law school
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  Life at Palantir
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 We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that&rsquo;s why we celebrate individuals&rsquo; strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians&rsquo; lives is just one of the ways we&rsquo;re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.
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 In keeping consistent with Palantir&rsquo;s values and culture, we believe employees are &ldquo;better together&rdquo; and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for &ldquo;Remote&rdquo; work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the city and or country in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.
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 If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process
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Course

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  The Communication Director will
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   Develop and implement
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   Oversee
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   Lead
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   Provide
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   Manage
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   Build and maintain
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   Monitor, analyze, and report on
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   Ensure all communication initiatives comply with
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   Mentor and develop communication team talent, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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    Minimum 15 years of experience
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    5 years in a top-tier PR agency
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   Proven track record in
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    Experience in the UAE market is a must.
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   Strong knowledge of
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   Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.
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Communication Director

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