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Gloria Jean's Coffees

Position OverviewWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate &amp; Commercial Lawyer to provide legal support for our UAE mainland and Dubai CommerCity (DCC free zone) entities. The role covers a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including banking and financial transactions, supplier and contractor agreements, logistics, retail and e-commerce operations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will also have working familiarity with international sanctions regimes relevant to cross-border trade and financial operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Corporate &amp; Regulatory Affairs</li><li>Draft, review, and advise on incorporation, licensing, and registration of legal entities in UAE mainland and free zones (including DCC).</li><li>Liaise with relevant government bodies (e.g., MOHRE, GDRFA, DED, free zone authorities) regarding labour, immigration, and compliance matters.</li><li>Ensure timely renewals and updates of trade licenses, establishment cards, and related corporate documents.</li><li>Commercial Contracts &amp; Transactions</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate agreements (including with companies from Russia, the CIS, and Asia) with:</li><li>Banks and financial institutions (account opening, financing, facilities, guarantees).</li><li>Logistics and freight forwarding providers.</li><li>Office contractors, service providers, and suppliers (including office supplies and operational support).</li><li>Merchandise suppliers (for resale) and sample suppliers (for evaluation and use).</li><li>Retail landlords and mall operators (lease agreements, fit-out agreements).</li><li>E-commerce platforms, IT solutions providers, and online marketplaces.</li><li>Advise on risk allocation, and enforceability under UAE law.</li><li>Employment &amp; Immigration</li><li>Review employment agreements and other labour related documents in compliance with UAE Labour Law.</li><li>Provide legal support for work permit, residency visa, and employee relations matters as needed.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</li><li>Advise on compliance with UAE regulations, including commercial, labour, consumer protection, and data protection laws.</li><li>Conduct due diligence and compliance checks on third parties, with particular attention to sanctions regimes affecting trade and finance.</li><li>Assist management with risk assessments and provide legal input into company policies and processes.</li><li>Dispute Resolution Support</li><li>Manage pre-litigation dispute correspondence with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel on litigation or arbitration matters if necessary.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law; qualifications in Russia and the UAE are preferred.</li><li>Practical experience with international law and cross-border legal matters (including transfer regulations).</li><li>Awareness of legislation of GCC countries is preferred</li><li>5&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE commercial, corporate, and labour laws.</li><li>Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.</li><li>Familiarity with international sanctions regulations (US, EU, UK) and their potential impact on UAE and Russia transactions is desirable.</li><li>Fluency in Russian and English (required).</li><li>Arabic language skills are a significant plus.</li></ul>Apply now or contact us for more details! people@geejay.aeJob Type: Full-time

Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

TAT IT Technolgies

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 Urgent requirement for
 
 
 Senior Legal Advisor &ndash; Commercial &amp; Corporate Affairs (UAE) &ndash; min 10-12 yrs exp in UAE region is
 
 
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 Strong experience on UAE commercial law, company law, real estate law, and contract law is Must
 
 
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 Strong experience working with key UAE authorities &mdash; DED, Dubai Land Department, Dubai Municipality, Notary Public, etc
 
 
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 Minimum 15- 20 years of professional legal experience, preferably within leading UAE-based organizations or reputable law firms.
 
 
 
 
 Arabic Nationals Are Preferred.
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 seasoned Commercial Lawyer / Legal Advisor
 
 with over
 
 20 years of progressive legal experience
 
 in reputable organizations within the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key advisory role in supporting the company&rsquo;s commercial and strategic objectives while ensuring full compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
 
 
 This role requires deep legal expertise, strong government relations, and the ability to navigate complex business and regulatory environments with sound judgment and integrity..
 
 
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 Provide strategic legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and contractual matters to support the company&rsquo;s operations and business goals.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal instruments.
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 Liaise with external law firms and legal consultants to ensure effective representation and alignment with company interests.
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 Maintain strong relationships with UAE government entities such as the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai Land Department, Dubai Municipality, and Notary Public to facilitate licensing, approvals, and transactions.
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 Support management in risk assessment, dispute resolution, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
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 Provide guidance on corporate governance, labor law, real estate, and commercial transactions as needed.
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 Monitor changes in UAE legislation and advise management on potential implications for the business.
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law; UAE license to practice preferred.
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 Minimum 20 years of legal experience, ideally within reputable UAE-based organizations.
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 Strong networking relationships with key UAE authorities and government bodies.
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 Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
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 Immediate availability with a stable and consistent career history.
 
 
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 Skills: real estate,corporate affairs,law firms,government
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Senior Legal Advisor – Commercial & Corporate Affairs (UAE)

Client of IDEX Consulting Ltd

The role will allow you to assist in the development of the corporate division and it is a rare opportunity to come on board and manage/develop your client portfolio, to which you will be handsomely rewarded.Our client seeks an ambitious Senior Associate (6+ PQE) with M&amp;A, venture capital and private equity experience from an international law firm. You will also have a strong passion for corporate Law and have the ability to work autonomously. In return the firm will offer you excellent career prospects within a dynamic and progressive firm.

Senior Corporate Lawyer

Delivery Hero

<div>Company Description 
talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. 
Job Description 
Whats on your plate?<ul><li>
Oversee and manage all legal matters related to corporate governance, including board meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate filings for the company and its subsidiaries across the region.</li><li>
Advise on mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting due diligence, and managing the closing processes, whenever its needed.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations, including the Companies Law.</li><li>
Assess directors' liabilities and establish the best governance framework to protect the company and its directors, including their rights, and define clear processes for their appointment and exit as directors.</li><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate agreements, including shareholder agreements, joint venture arrangements, intercompany agreements, and partnership or cooperation agreements across the group.</li><li>
Provide legal advice on day-to-day and strategic corporate matters, including changes in directorship, capital increases or reductions, dividend declarations, corporate structuring, and entity-level governance decisions across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.</li><li>
Draft and manage corporate approvals, including shareholder and board resolutions, powers of attorney, and delegations of authority to support operational and strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Oversee the legal governance of all subsidiaries, including incorporation, liquidation, and ongoing compliance with jurisdiction-specific company laws.</li><li>
Support capital market activities such as rights issues, public disclosures, share repurchase programs, and capital restructuring efforts, ensuring legal compliance with relevant stock exchange and securities authority requirements.</li><li>
Liaise with external legal counsel on complex corporate transactions and disputes whenever needed.</li></ul> 
What did we order?<ul><li> 
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required; a Master&rsquo;s degree (LLM) in Corporate</li><li>
Should be a qualified legal practitioner (e.g., admitted to the bar or licensed to practice law) in at least one recognized jurisdiction; not mandatory but highly preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE), with a strong focus on corporate law, governance, and transactional work, ideally gained in a top-tier law firm and/or an in-house legal department of a listed or multinational company.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, including familiarity with company law frameworks in the MENA region.</li><li>
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.</li></ul></div>

Manager - Corporate Law

Motei & Associates

Your Role 
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 <ul> <li> You will offer comprehensive legal services covering the full spectrum of corporate transactions to clients. More specifically you will work on multinational corporations, commercial companies, ambitious domestic entrepreneurs and visionary start-ups.</li> <li>You will be involved in advising on domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, including due diligence and exchange offers, acquisition, sale or reorganization of subsidiaries, division and asset deals, joint ventures, strategic alliances, recapitalizations and liquidations etc.</li> <li>You will provide ongoing advice to clients in-house legal teams on matters affecting day-to-day operations, including companies, employment and immigrations laws and regulations, compliance, and directors and managers liability.</li> <li>You will take part in corporate meetings, including preparing and attending of company general assembly meetings, prepare required legal documents and maintain required company s registries.</li> </ul> </div>
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 Qualifications </div>
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 <ul> <li>You hold a bachelor s degree from a reputable law school, ideally completed by LL.M.</li> <li>You have gained minimum 5 years of professional experience in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel in in the UAE.</li> <li>You have a perfect command of English, spoken and written. Other languages will be considered an advantage.</li> <li>You are proactive, motivated, dynamic, able to work both independently and in a team and are eager to develop strong relationships with clients in an international context.</li> </ul> </div>
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 Salary Package </div>
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 <ul> <li>We offer attractive salary package with excellent cash compensation scheme on achieving targets.</li> <li>You shall also be subject to our Finder Fee Module for finding new leads.</li> </ul> If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter. All applications will be treated confidentially. If you re ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a team dedicated to excellence, we want to hear from you! Don t miss this opportunity to make a difference and grow both personally and professionally.</div>

Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

<div><div>Contract Management &amp; Procurement Support
 
<ul><li>Serve as the dedicated Legal Business Partner for the Procurement, Finance, HR, and other corporate support departments.
</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, including vendor/supplier contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) (excluding Air Services Agreements), and Non-Commercial Agreements with non-governmental entities.
</li><li>Provide critical legal input into the vendor/supplier Request for Proposal (RFP) process in collaboration with Finance and Procurement, specifically drafting legal clauses and ensuring GCAA is protected from a legal standpoint.
</li><li>Maintain, update, and standardize terms and conditions and legal clauses for reoccurring projects and contract types to ensure consistency and efficiency.
</li><li>Manage and provide legal input regarding vendor claims arising from out-of-scope services or contractual disputes. 
</li></ul></div><div>Governance &amp; Policy Compliance
 
<ul><li>Draft and review legal content for all new or revised GCAA corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UAE federal laws (e.g., labor law adherence to FAHR guidelines, financial regulations, and administrative mandates).
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Conduct ongoing periodic reviews of all existing corporate policies to ensure continuous compliance and relevance to the prevailing legal environment.
</li><li>Identify, allocate, and formalize Legal Business Partner arrangements for each sector/department to streamline corporate legal support requests.</li></ul></div>

Senior Specialist - Corporate Legal Services

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Contract Management &amp; Procurement Support Serve as the dedicated Legal Business Partner for the Procurement, Finance, HR, and other corporate support departments. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, including vendor/supplier contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) (excluding Air Services Agreements), and Non-Commercial Agreements with non-governmental entities. Provide critical legal input into the vendor/supplier Request for Proposal (RFP) process in collaboration with Finance and Procurement, specifically drafting legal clauses and ensuring GCAA is protected from a legal standpoint. Maintain, update, and standardize terms and conditions and legal clauses for reoccurring projects and contract types to ensure consistency and efficiency. Manage and provide legal input regarding vendor claims arising from out-of-scope services or contractual disputes.
Governance &amp; Policy Compliance Draft and review legal content for all new or revised GCAA corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UAE federal laws (e.g., labor law adherence to FAHR guidelines, financial regulations, and administrative mandates). Conduct ongoing periodic reviews of all existing corporate policies to ensure continuous compliance and relevance to the prevailing legal environment. Identify, allocate, and formalize Legal Business Partner arrangements for each sector/department to streamline corporate legal support requests.

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