corporate counsel

MDLBEAST

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">General Job Description</h3>
The role is responsible for supporting the company&rsquo;s corporate governance, strategic transactions, regulatory structuring, and entity management activities. The position plays a key role in enabling business expansion initiatives, joint ventures, restructuring projects, and ensuring compliance with applicable Saudi corporate, commercial, and investment regulations.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Manage corporate governance matters across group entities, including board and shareholder resolutions.</li><li>
Maintain corporate records, statutory filings, and constitutional documentation.</li><li>
Support delegation of authority frameworks and internal approval structures.</li><li>
Coordinate with regulators, government entities, and related authorities on corporate and regulatory matters.</li><li>
Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and spin-off transactions.</li><li>
Support legal due diligence exercises, transaction execution processes, and corporate documentation.</li><li>
Advise and support investment structures involving foreign investors and cross-border arrangements.</li><li>
Support the establishment of new entities, licensing requirements, and regulatory structuring activities.</li><li>
Support drafting and implementation of policies across corporate governance and compliance areas.</li><li>
Monitor compliance with applicable Saudi corporate, commercial, and investment regulations.</li><li>
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors on strategic corporate initiatives and expansion projects.</li><li>
Maintain organized entity management records and support ongoing governance and compliance reporting.</li><li>
Support the review, negotiation, and execution of high-value commercial contracts and strategic arrangements with government entities and public sector stakeholders.</li><li>
Support the structuring, review, and negotiation of commercial event contracts, including venue, supplier, service provider, sponsorship, and event operations arrangements.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Requirements for the Job Opening:</h3><ul><li>
Education &amp; Training:<ul><li>
Law degree from a recognized institution; LL.M. preferred.</li><li>
Saudi license to practice law preferred.</li><li>
Professional fluency in Arabic and English required.</li></ul></li><li>
Knowledge &amp; Years of Experience:<ul><li>
2&ndash;5 years of experience in corporate law, M&amp;A, or transactions, either within a law firm or in-house environment.</li><li>
Strong familiarity with Saudi corporate regulatory frameworks and governance requirements.</li><li>
Experience supporting corporate transactions, restructuring projects, and entity management activities preferred.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Saudi Nationals Only</li></ul></div>

Corporate Counsel

Binance

<div><div>Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world&rsquo;s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.</div><div></div><div> 
Serve as a senior legal counsel for Binance&rsquo;s global Corporate Legal Affairs team, delivering complex strategic projects together with corporate transactions, governance, reorganisations, intra-group arrangements, board secretarial and entity management.
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities:</h3><div>
<ul><li>Drive the development and implementation of group legal strategy and contribute to the delivery of the organization&rsquo;s general business strategy.</li>
<li>Provide proactive, in-depth, business focused advice and execution.</li>
<li>Manage and assist with legal response to corporate and wider matters encountered by the company and internal stakeholders and provide sound and robust legal advice and support; and leading external communication on legal matters including negotiation with external parties.</li>
<li>Lead, advise and support a wide variety of transactional, reorganisation and corporate governance initiatives.</li>
<li>Assist in transactional activities including M&amp;A, majority and minority investments and joint ventures as well as restructurings globally.</li>
<li>Be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents and providing holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company.</li>
<li>Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility.</li>
<li>Provide training and counsel non-legal colleagues to promote greater awareness and risk management across the company.</li>
<li>Anticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws.</li>
<li>Identify legal framework developments, align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between the internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Take prudent risks within the context of the overall business, and advise and implement solutions to address issues identified.</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements:</h3><div>
<ul><li>Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction with significant corporate legal experience.</li>
<li>Typically 8+ years of post qualification experience (as a guide) working at a top law firm and/or in-house at a well-established corporate or high-growth company.</li>
<li>Ideally trained in a reputable law firm within the corporate practice with a focus on corporate transactional work and general corporate governance.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in managing complex projects across multiple jurisdictions globally.</li>
<li>Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced in-house environment is essential.</li>
<li>Strong team player and good business sense.</li>
<li>Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects whilst still working as part of a team.</li>
<li>Ability to come up with and execute creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs.</li>
<li>Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.</li>
</ul></div><div>Why Binance</div><ul><li>Shape the future with the world&rsquo;s leading blockchain ecosystem</li><li>Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure</li><li>Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment</li><li>Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning</li><li>Competitive salary and company benefits</li><li>Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)</li></ul><div></div><div> 
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Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

SEGULA Technologies

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Reporting to the General Counsel, the Corporate Legal Counsel will provide legal corporate support and serve as a key advisor to the board of directors and senior management, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance, corporate governance practices and company administration. The Corporate Legal Counsel&rsquo;s objectives are that the company complies with legal and statutory requirements, internal policies and procedures, external regulations and laws, corporate governance and filings requirements in respect of the regional portfolio of the Client group companies.
 
 
 The Corporate Legal Counsel is part of the legal team and the project's lawyers work collaboratively with the Company Secretary.
 
 
 
 Detailed Job Description
 
 
 
 The below responsibilities vary depending on whether the regional companies are controlled by Client or whether Client is only a minority shareholder:
 
 
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 Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.
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 Attend board meetings, record minutes.
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 Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
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 Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.
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 review draft minutes of meetings and resolutions when prepared by co-shareholders
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 Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.
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 keep the group corporate database updated
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 Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law, or related field; legal qualification preferred but not required
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 5-7 years of progressive experience as a company secretary or corporate legal counsel in-house or in private practice
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 excellent English proficiency (written and verbal), ideally native or fluent Arabic speaker
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 Expertise in corporate law
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 Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision
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 Solid understanding of Middle East corporate and regulatory environment
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 Experience in working with legal advisors and working in fast-paced environments
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 Personal Attributes
 
 
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders in both Arabic and English
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 Strong collaborative approach while maintaining ability to work independently
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 High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
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 Proactive and results-oriented with strong sense of accountability
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 Adaptability and continuous learning mindset in dynamic environment
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 Cultural awareness and ability to bridge communication between international and local teams
 
 
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 SEGULA Technologies est un groupe d&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie mondial, au service de la comp&eacute;titivit&eacute; de tous les grands secteurs industriels : automobile, a&eacute;rospatial, &eacute;nergie, ferroviaire, naval, life sciences et t&eacute;l&eacute;coms. Pr&eacute;sent dans plus de 30 pays, fort de ses 140 implantations dans le monde, le Groupe privil&eacute;gie une relation de proximit&eacute; avec ses clients gr&acirc;ce aux comp&eacute;tences de ses 15 000 collaborateurs. Ing&eacute;nieriste de premier plan pla&ccedil;ant l&rsquo;innovation au c&oelig;ur de sa strat&eacute;gie, SEGULA Technologies m&egrave;ne des projets d&rsquo;envergure, allant des &eacute;tudes jusqu&rsquo;&agrave; l&rsquo;industrialisation et la production.
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Corporate Legal Counsel (WATER, ENERGY), UAEN-Dubai, UAE

Kingston Stanley

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 I'm currently hiring an Arabic-speaking Legal Counsel to join a leading GovTech organisation.
 
 
 
 
 
 📍 Abu Dhabi
 
 
 💰 AED 40-50k per month
 
 
 
 
 
 This opportunity would suit a qualified lawyer coming from a private practice background with strong exposure to commercial, corporate and litigation matters across the UAE/GCC region.
 
 
 
 
 
 🔸Key Responsibilities
 
 
 - Provide legal advice across commercial, corporate and regulatory matters
 
 
 - Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
 
 
 - Support on corporate transactions, governance and strategic projects
 
 
 - Manage litigation matters and coordinate with external counsel
 
 
 - Advise on compliance, risk mitigation and internal policies
 
 
 - Conduct legal research and support business stakeholders across the group
 
 
 
 
 
 🔸Requirements
 
 
 - Qualified lawyer with UAE/GCC experience
 
 
 - Background within a reputable law firm/private practice environment
 
 
 - Experience across commercial, corporate and litigation matters
 
 
 - Arabic speaker required
 
 
 - Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
 
 
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Legal Counsel

Aurora Prime Investment

<div>Job Purpose

Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to Aurora Prime Investment&rsquo;s senior leadership and subsidiaries to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks across investment and corporate activities, and support transactional, regulatory, and governance matters. The role requires commercial judgment, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage external counsel and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Advise senior management and the board on corporate, commercial, regulatory and contractual matters relevant to the firm&rsquo;s investment activities and corporate operations.</li>
<li>Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional documentation, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts, NDAs and related documents.</li>
<li>Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board and shareholder meeting materials, minute‑taking, statutory filings and maintenance of corporate records and registers.</li>
<li>Conduct legal due diligence for transactions and investments; prepare legal risk assessments and recommend remediation measures to mitigate identified risks.</li>
<li>Manage regulatory compliance matters: monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, advise on their operational impact and assist with implementation of practical compliance measures in coordination with internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Coordinate and instruct external counsel on litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations; oversee external legal budgets, deliverables and timelines.</li>
<li>Provide day‑to‑day legal support on employment, commercial disputes, real estate, intellectual property, data protection and other corporate matters as they arise.</li>
<li>Maintain organized legal files, precedents and templates; develop and update standard form agreements, playbooks and internal legal policies.</li>
<li>Deliver clear, actionable, commercially focused legal advice that balances risk mitigation with business objectives.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications &amp; Requirements
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<li>Qualified lawyer with an LLB, LLM or equivalent law degree and admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably within investment, funds, banking or corporate practice.</li>
<li>Practical experience and familiarity with UAE and GCC legal and regulatory frameworks is preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and transactional agreements.</li>
<li>Experience managing external counsel and overseeing dispute resolution or regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.</li>
<li>High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.</li>
<li>Proficiency with standard office software; experience with legal document management systems is an advantage.</li>
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Key Competencies
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<li>Commercial mindset with practical, business‑focused legal advice.</li>
<li>Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple matters concurrently.</li>
<li>Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Problem‑solving orientation and resilience in high‑pressure situations.</li>
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Job Context
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<li>Based in Dubai, UAE, reporting to senior management and working closely with the Chairman and operational teams.</li>
<li>Role operates within a small, high‑engagement investment firm requiring flexibility, cross‑functional collaboration and responsiveness to transaction and regulatory timelines.</li>
<li>May require occasional work beyond standard office hours to meet critical deadlines.</li></ul></div>

Senior Legal Officer / Legal Advisor

Mackenzie Jones Middle East

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 Mackenzie Jones is currently supporting the leading international financial institution is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to support its Middle East &amp; Africa operations from Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional looking to broaden their regional exposure across banking, corporate governance, regulatory advisory, outsourcing/vendor management and transactional matters within a highly respected international banking environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal support across commercial, corporate, governance and banking-related matters across the MEA region
 
 
 &bull; Review and advise on vendor agreements, outsourcing arrangements, NDAs, SLAs and intercompany agreements
 
 
 &bull; Support front office and business teams on trade finance documentation, account opening documentation, corporate documentation and KYC-related matters
 
 
 &bull; Conduct legal and regulatory research across multiple jurisdictions and provide practical business-focused guidance
 
 
 &bull; Assist with implementation of legal policies, governance frameworks and regulatory initiatives across the region
 
 
 &bull; Liaise with external counsel and support management of legal spend, legal projects and regional governance matters
 
 
 &bull; Contribute to internal legal templates, processes, policies and best practice initiatives across the business
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements:
 
 
 &bull; Minimum 4 years PQE gained within an international law firm and/or financial institution
 
 
 &bull; Strong exposure to banking &amp; finance, commercial contracts, outsourcing/vendor management and regulatory advisory matters
 
 
 &bull; Experience supporting financial services or banking clients within the Middle East region preferred
 
 
 &bull; Exposure to corporate banking, trade finance and/or capital markets products would be advantageous
 
 
 &bull; Strong drafting, stakeholder management and communication skills
 
 
 &bull; A proactive, hands-on and commercially focused approach with the ability to operate effectively within a multicultural and fast-paced environment
 
 
 &bull; Arabic language skills would be beneficial but are not essential
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
 
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Tandem Interim

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 Senior Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 We are partnering with a highly dynamic and fast-growing investment and technology-focused organisation in Abu Dhabi to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on behalf of our client for an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for permanent conversion.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a sophisticated and entrepreneurial business operating across multiple jurisdictions and emerging sectors, including technology, AI, digital assets, financial services, and strategic investments. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in complex, high-value commercial and strategic matters across the region and internationally.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will support the legal function across corporate structuring, commercial contracts, investments, regulatory matters, and strategic business initiatives within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including technology, services, licensing, partnership, and vendor contracts.
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 Support corporate structuring, governance, and entity-management matters across UAE and offshore jurisdictions.
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 Assist on M&amp;A, strategic investments, and joint-venture transactions, including due diligence and transaction documentation.
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 Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to technology, AI, digital platforms, and emerging business models.
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 Coordinate with external counsel and support wider legal and compliance initiatives across the group.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer from a recognised common-law jurisdiction.
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 Approximately 8+ years PQE gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
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 Strong experience across corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
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 Experience advising on cross-border matters and working within fast-paced environments.
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 UAE experience and exposure to technology, fintech, AI, or digital assets would be advantageous.
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 Why Apply?
 
 
 
 This opportunity offers the chance to work at the centre of a high-growth and innovative business, advising on commercially significant matters across emerging sectors and international markets. The role provides excellent exposure, autonomy, and long-term growth potential within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
 
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