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CapeClarke

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 Job Title: Bilingual Corporate Lawyer (Arabic&ndash;English)
 
 
 
 
 Location: Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A global law firm is seeking an experienced
 
 Bilingual Corporate Lawyer
 
 to join its growing corporate and commercial practice. The successful candidate will work closely with regional and international clients on complex cross-border transactions and advisory matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advising clients on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in the UAE
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 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and commercial arrangements
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 Supporting mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and company formations
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 Liaising with government authorities, regulators, and free zones
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 Providing legal advice in both Arabic and English
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 Supporting clients with ongoing corporate compliance and governance
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
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 Qualified lawyer with a recognized law degree
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 2+ years&rsquo; post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law
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 Fluency in
 
 Arabic and English
 
 (written and spoken)
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 Experience in the UAE or wider Middle East is strongly preferred
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 Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills
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 Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
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 </ul>
 
 
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Corporate Lawyer

Lawbridge

Location: UAE Employment Type: Full-time Experience: Minimum 3 years (UAE experience required) Industry: Advocate &amp; Legal ConsultancyJob DescriptionWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our Advocate &amp; Legal Consultancy firm in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UAE corporate and commercial law, with hands-on experience advising clients on corporate matters and regulatory compliance.Scope of WorkThe Corporate Lawyer will be responsible for handling corporate legal matters, providing legal advice to clients, drafting and reviewing corporate documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable UAE laws and regulations.Duties &amp; responsibilities<ul><li>Provide legal advice to clients on UAE corporate and commercial law matters.</li><li>Handle company formation, amendments, restructuring, mergers &amp; acquisitions, and liquidation matters.</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial contracts (service agreements, supply agreements, shareholder agreements, NDAs, MOUs, etc.).</li><li>Prepare clear, practical legal opinions and memos tailored to client objectives.</li><li>Ensure clients&rsquo; compliance with UAE laws, free-zone requirements and regulatory filings.</li><li>Liaise and coordinate with government authorities, free-zone authorities and other regulators.</li><li>Maintain accurate legal files, corporate records and document registers.</li><li>Support senior lawyers and firm management on complex corporate matters and transactions.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong client relationships &mdash; act as a trusted adviser, proactively manage client expectations and take steps to improve client satisfaction and retention.</li><li>Where appropriate, participate in business development activities and client pitches.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or additional qualifications an advantage.</li><li>Minimum 3 years&rsquo; corporate law experience in the UAE, preferably in an Advocate &amp; Legal Consultancy or law firm environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE corporate &amp; commercial law, company formation and regulatory frameworks (mainland and free-zones).</li><li>Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong verbal and written English; Arabic is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines and work under pressure.</li><li>Professionalism, client-service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Admission/registration to practise (or eligibility) is advantageous where required by the role.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED7,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Contango

<div>Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to provide end-to-end legal support across corporate operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives. The role sits within a client service environment and requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, mitigate legal risk, and support business objectives effectively. 
Key Responsibilities 
Advisory<ul><li>Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and stakeholders on corporate governance, structuring, regulatory matters, and compliance.</li><li>Act as a trusted legal advisor on strategic initiatives and day-to-day corporate matters.</li></ul>
Contracts &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts, policies, and legal documentation.</li><li>Ensure contractual arrangements are aligned with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.</li></ul> 
Transactions<ul><li>Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, capital raises, and new entity formations.</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel, advisors, and internal teams throughout transaction lifecycles.</li></ul>
Compliance &amp; Regulatory<ul><li>Oversee compliance with UAE corporate laws and relevant international regulations.</li><li>Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.</li></ul>
Risk Management<ul><li>Identify, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with business activities, products, and services.</li><li>Propose risk mitigation strategies and support implementation of internal controls.</li></ul>
Legal Research &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Conduct in-depth legal research on complex corporate and commercial law matters.</li><li>Prepare clear legal opinions, briefs, and recommendations for decision-makers.</li></ul>
Litigation &amp; Dispute Support<ul><li>Assist in managing corporate litigation, disputes, and claims, including coordination with external counsel.</li><li>Support dispute resolution strategies and settlement negotiations where appropriate.</li></ul> 
Qualifications &amp; Skills
Education &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).</li><li>Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction is preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in corporate law, with strong exposure to the UAE legal and regulatory environment (essential).</li><li>Experience supporting transactions and working in a client-facing or advisory setting is highly desirable.</li></ul>
Technical &amp; Professional Skills<ul><li>Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and transactional law.</li><li>Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.</li></ul>
Personal Attributes<ul><li>Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and discretion.</li><li>Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commercial approach to legal problem-solving.</li><li>Collaborative and adaptable, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.</li></ul></div>

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 Role Summary&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to provide end-to-end legal support across corporate operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives. The role sits within a client service environment and requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, mitigate legal risk, and support business objectives effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advisory
 
 
 
 
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 Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and stakeholders on corporate governance, structuring, regulatory matters, and compliance.
 
 
 
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 Act as a trusted legal advisor on strategic initiatives and day-to-day corporate matters.
 
 
 
 Contracts &amp; Documentation
 
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts, policies, and legal documentation.
 
 
 
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 Ensure contractual arrangements are aligned with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
 
 
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 Transactions
 
 
 
 
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 Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, capital raises, and new entity formations.
 
 
 
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 Coordinate with external counsel, advisors, and internal teams throughout transaction lifecycles.
 
 
 
 Compliance &amp; Regulatory
 
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Oversee compliance with UAE corporate laws and relevant international regulations.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
 
 
 
 Risk Management
 
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Identify, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with business activities, products, and services.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Propose risk mitigation strategies and support implementation of internal controls.
 
 
 
 Legal Research &amp; Analysis
 
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Conduct in-depth legal research on complex corporate and commercial law matters.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Prepare clear legal opinions, briefs, and recommendations for decision-makers.
 
 
 
 Litigation &amp; Dispute Support
 
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Assist in managing corporate litigation, disputes, and claims, including coordination with external counsel.
 
 
 
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 Support dispute resolution strategies and settlement negotiations where appropriate.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
 
 
 
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 Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction is preferred.
 
 
 
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 Proven experience in corporate law, with
 
 strong exposure to the UAE legal and regulatory environment
 
 (essential).
 
 
 
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 Experience supporting transactions and working in a client-facing or advisory setting is highly desirable.
 
 
 
 Technical &amp; Professional Skills
 
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and transactional law.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
 
 
 
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 High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.
 
 
 
 Personal Attributes
 
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and discretion.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commercial approach to legal problem-solving.
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Collaborative and adaptable, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
 
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PALICAO

<div>
 
 Position: Junior Lawyer (english Law)
 
 
 Location: Dubai, UAE
 
 
 Reporting Line: General Counsel
 
 
 Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
 
 
 Industry: Trading (Oil &amp; Gas, Minerals)
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client a
 
 Dubai-based
 
 trading group operating in the oil, gas, and minerals sector is seeking a
 
 Junior Lawyer
 
 with strong experience in
 
 UK law
 
 to support its legal function. This role offers broad exposure to commercial, corporate, and trading-related legal matters and the opportunity to work closely with senior management.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will
 
 report directly to the General Counsel
 
 and will be expected to handle both legal and paralegal responsibilities, as well as step in during the General Counsel&rsquo;s absence when required.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Provide legal support on matters governed by English law, including commercial contracts and corporate documentation
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (e.g., trading, supply, services, NDAs, MOUs)
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 Support oil, gas, and minerals trading activities from a legal and compliance perspective
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 Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, opinions, and internal memoranda
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 Assist with corporate governance matters, filings, and regulatory compliance
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 Liaise with external counsel, counterparties, and internal stakeholders
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 Handle
 
 paralegal tasks
 
 , including document management, contract tracking, and compliance records
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 Act as legal point of contact in the absence of the General Counsel, ensuring continuity of legal support
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Qualified lawyer with minimum 5 years&rsquo; experience working with English law
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 Experience in commercial, corporate, or trading-related legal work (oil &amp; gas or commodities experience is an advantage)
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 Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously
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 High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
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 Excellent written and spoken English
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 Willingness to be based full-time in Dubai
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 </ul>
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Avocat/Avocate

Montresor Legal

<div>
 
 Montresor is instructed on an exciting and unique opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer with 5-7 years&rsquo; PQE to join a newly launched office of a US firm in the UAE. There are excellent progression prospects on offer.
 
 
 
 
 
 The new hire will advise private equity houses, corporates, and sovereign wealth funds on complex, cross-border M&amp;A, joint ventures, IPOs and investments.
 
 
 
 
 
 Business development is a key as this position will be integral to growing the practice.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have experience in the region and be at a leading Magic/Silver Circle or US firm.
 
 
 
 
 
 Either an M&amp;A and/or a PE skillset will be useful.
 
</div>

Senior Associate Corporate

AH Legal & Co

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Lawyer with UAE experience to provide legal support across corporate, commercial, and labor matters. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with UAE laws, government authorities, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal advice in line with UAE federal and local laws.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.</li><li>Represent the company before UAE courts and government authorities.</li><li>Handle corporate, commercial, and labor law matters.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare opinions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements (DED, MOJ, Free Zones, AML/KYC).</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>2&ndash;5 years of UAE legal experience (corporate/commercial/litigation).</li><li>Licensed to practice law in the UAE or eligible for UAE license.</li><li>LLB required; LLM preferred.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li></ul>Pay: AED71,622.82 - AED86,255.44 per yearWork Location: Remote

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