corporate legal counsel

SEGULA Technologies

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.
 
 
 The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Reporting to:
 
 General Counsel
 
 
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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
 
 
 
 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 3
 
 
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 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
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Corporate Legal Counsel (WATER, ENERGY), UAEN-Dubai, UAE

DP World

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 Provision of commercially focused guidance, advice and assistance to assigned business units within DPW GCC over a broad range of legal matters. Liaison with, and supervision of, external legal counsel.
 
 
 
 
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 Provide effective, reliable and user-friendly support, advice and assistance to senior managers within DP World on legal matters affecting any aspect of DP World&rsquo;s business. Acting under the instructions and directions of Senior Legal Counsel and VP Corporate Legal &amp; General Counsel.
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 Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of legal documents relevant to the assigned business unit (including consultancy agreements, services agreements, Lease agreements, MOU&rsquo;s, NDA&rsquo;s) ensuring that legal requirements are met within such documents.
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 Provide reliable, commercially focused, advice in an efficient and effective manner.
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 Identify and analyze legal issues arising in transactions and new projects. Make clear and commercially focused recommendations in respect of such issues after review by Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Analyze material legal queries and provide legal opinion.
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 Provide effective reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Liaise with external counsel as required and streamline communications between other departments/ business units and external lawyers to ensure cost efficiency. Provide external legal counsel with clear and explicit instructions. Oversee and review work carried out by external legal counsel.
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 Filing and maintaining legal records of all the legal documentation for future reference.
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 Promote and demonstrate positive behaviors in harmony with DP World&rsquo;s values and culture.
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 Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct line manager and head of department.
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Legal Counsel

Legal Corporate Counsel (Energy), Emiratized role -Dubai, UAE

<div>Company Description 
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.
The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment. 
Job Description 
Location: Dubai, UAE 
Employment Type: Permanent 
Reporting to: General Counsel<ul><li>Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.</li><li>Attend board meetings, record minutes.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.</li><li>review draft minutes of meetings and resolutions when prepared by co-shareholders</li><li>Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.</li><li>keep the group corporate database updated</li><li>Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
Bachelor's degree in Law, , or related field; legal qualification preferred but not required<ul><li>5-7 years of progressive experience as a company secretary or corporate legal counsel in-house or in private practice</li><li>excellent English proficiency (written and verbal), ideally native or fluent Arabic speaker</li><li>Expertise in corporate law</li><li>Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision</li><li>Solid understanding of Middle East corporate and regulatory environment</li><li>Experience in working with legal advisors and working in fast-paced environments</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
Personal Attributes<ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders in both Arabic and English</li><li>Strong collaborative approach while maintaining ability to work independently</li><li>High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information</li><li>Proactive and results-oriented with strong sense of accountability</li><li>Adaptability and continuous learning mindset in dynamic environment</li><li>Cultural awareness and ability to bridge communication between international and local teams 3</li></ul>
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted</div>

Zand

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 This role will primarily assist the Head of Legal, Corporate Governance &amp; Board Affairs and work with other team members to manage legal risk in all geographies where the Bank operates in relation to relevant business activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The job holder should be able to work autonomously but should seek the input from the line manager and other team members on unusual situations, complex matters and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the Bank.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Primary Focus: Provide legal support across banking, treasury, wealth management, virtual assets, custody, stablecoin issuance and redemption, escrow, payments and fintech, including advising on retail and corporate lending, trade finance, structured products, treasury documentation (ISDA, GMRA, repo, hedging), and digital asset regulatory frameworks (VARA, CBUAE, SCA, FATF, etc.).
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 Draft, review, negotiate and execution of contracts with vendors, partners, clients, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal standards to maximize the Bank&rsquo;s legal protection while simultaneously minimizing risks.
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 Prepares and regularly updates standardized legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the Bank in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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 Assist with reviewing the standard terms and conditions used by the business and updates or recommends legal policies and processes in line with best international practices.
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 Stays current on emerging trends in the laws and regulations through continuous legal education.
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 Provides updates on new legislation or regulatory developments that may have an impact on the business and its implications.
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 Works closely and develops positive professional relationships with other team members and shares legal knowledge and best practices with team members.
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 Works with external law firms to support the Bank.
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 Provide assistance on corporate governance matters, ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and industry best practices.
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 Carry out legal research and prepare for notes/reports on all documents, agreements and legislation, etc.
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 Key Skills, required Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent. Master&rsquo;s degree in Law(LLM) is a plus
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 5-10 years of post-qualification legal experience in the UAE, within a banking/financial institution or Fintech environment (preferably with a digital bank).
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 General in-house legal experience, with an emphasis across banking legal advisory to various bank departments to include, treasury (ISDA, GMRA, repo, hedging),wealth management, virtual assets, escrow, payments and fintech, retail and corporate lending, trade finance, structured products, digital asset regulatory frameworks
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 A good understanding of the regulatory environment in the UAE and as applicable to Digital banks.
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Legal Manager

Hanson Search

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 We are recruiting a Legal Counsel in Dubai, UAE, on behalf of a fast-growing, multinational investment group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role offering broad exposure across commercial, corporate and transactional matters, with a clear long-term pathway to General Counsel and Board-level responsibility.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Counsel Role Overview and Strategic Business Impact
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, investments, real estate transactions and M&amp;A. The role will also oversee corporate governance and company secretarial responsibilities across a complex international group structure, working closely with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities of the Legal Counsel Position
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise on commercial and corporate legal matters, including contracts, compliance and governance
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 Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, investment documentation and real estate transactions
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 Support M&amp;A activity, including due diligence and transaction execution
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 Manage relationships with international external counsel
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 Oversee corporate secretarial duties across a multi-entity global structure
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 Ensure regulatory filings, board documentation and governance processes are completed accurately and on time
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 Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the group
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 Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives
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 Ideal Legal Counsel Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer (JD or equivalent) admitted in at least one jurisdiction
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 Long-term experience within an international corporate environment or top-tier law firm
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 Strong grounding in commercial law, corporate governance and M&amp;A
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 Experience supporting private equity or investment structures across multiple jurisdictions is highly advantageous
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 Comfortable operating across both Common Law and Civil Law frameworks
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 Highly organised, commercially minded and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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 Fluent English essential; additional languages are a plus
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 Legal Counsel &ndash; Opportunity Overview
 
 
 
 
 
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 Competitive salary and benefits
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 Broad, varied legal exposure across multiple sectors and jurisdictions
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 A collaborative, high-performance environment with direct access to senior decision-makers
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 Clear progression and professional growth opportunities
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 If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you! Please apply via the link below.
 
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AW Holding

AW HOLDING INT'L is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in the UAE:Location: Dubai &ndash; United Arab EmiratesJob Type: Full-Time.Experience Level: Senior (8&ndash;15 years)About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in the UAE.The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and cross-border matters, ensuring full compliance with UAE Federal Laws, Free Zone regulations, and applicable international standards.Key Responsibilities:1-Providing expert legal advice on corporate, commercial, civil, and regulatory matters.2-Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, MOUs, NDAs, service agreements, shareholder agreements, and joint ventures.3-Managing and advising on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including DIAC, ADGM, and DIFC Courts.4-Ensuring compliance with UAE laws, free zone frameworks, AML/CTF requirements, and internal governance policies.5-Advising senior management on legal risks, business structuring, and strategic decisions.6-Managing external legal counsel and coordinating with regulators and authorities.7-Handling intellectual property, licensing, employment matters, and corporate secretarial tasks.Required Qualifications:1-Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) &ndash; Master's is a plus.2-Minimum 8&ndash;12 years of legal experience, preferably in the UAE or GCC.3-Strong background in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.4-Excellent contract drafting skills in English and Arabic.5-Experience dealing with government authorities.6-Strong understanding of cross-border commercial transactions.7-Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex files.Job Type: Full-time

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