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Calvin James Recruitment

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 Group General Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Oversee case management, strategy, and compliance across all legal areas.
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 Manage external legal firms running litigation/disputes while handling litigation matters and general matters in-house.
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 Oversee case management, strategy, and compliance across all legal areas.
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 Oversee contract disputes, lease agreements, and lender negotiations.
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 Manage tenancy disputes, guarantor checks, and debt collection.
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 Key Requirements:
 
 
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 12+ years of experience in property law, covering residential, commercial, and construction disputes. With at least 6 years in the UK in the Construction or Commercial Residential industry
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 Current SRA practising certificate with authorisation to conduct litigation.
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 Proven ability to lead and mentor legal teams.
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 Experience with property portfolio management and landlord-tenant matters specific to high-value residential and commercial properties.
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 Familiarity with construction industry standard forms, including contentious and non-contentious work.
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Group General Counsel

The McNair Partnership

Job Advertisement: Legal Affairs General Counsel (Emirati Nationals prefered)Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: DG Office Reports To: Director General Job Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Affairs General Counsel to lead our client&rsquo;s Legal Affairs unit and serve as their principal legal advisor. This senior leadership role is essential to safeguarding the Group&rsquo;s legal integrity, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with UAE and international regulations. The successful candidate will directly support the Director General and executive leadership in navigating legal complexities across all organizational functions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide expert legal advice to the Director General, executive leadership, and departmental heads.</li><li>Oversee the drafting and legal review of contracts, agreements, MOUs, and institutional policies.</li><li>Ensure full regulatory compliance with UAE Federal Law, the Client&rsquo;s Executive Council policies, and applicable international laws.</li><li>Manage legal disputes and coordinate litigation in collaboration with external legal advisors.</li><li>Lead institutional legal risk assessments and support strategic initiatives through informed legal guidance.</li><li>Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments and advise relevant departments accordingly.</li><li>Promote legal awareness and compliance through internal advisories and training sessions.</li><li>Represent the Client before courts, government entities, and official bodies as required.</li><li>Manage legal document governance and secure case file archiving.</li><li>Oversee Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) operations to support robust internal controls and ethics.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable HSE standards and protocols.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLM) or equivalent; UAE legal practice license is highly preferred.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal advisory or General Counsel capacity within government, public institutions, or large corporate environments.</li><li>Languages: Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is essential ( Emirati National preferred although open to other nationalities )</li><li>Technical Expertise:</li><li>Proven experience in commercial and economic legal advisory, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contract management.</li><li>Strong understanding of economic policy and business strategy, with the ability to provide legal insights that support organizational growth.</li><li>Experience in managing legal affairs for affiliated entities, ensuring consistency and compliance across the group.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership and board members with a strategic and solution-oriented approach.</li><li>Familiarity with local and international legal frameworks, particularly in cross-border transactions and partnerships.</li><li>Tools: Proficiency in legal research systems and case management tools.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Advanced expertise in legal advisory, contract and policy review, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.</li><li>Proven leadership in performance management, stakeholder engagement, and team empowerment.</li><li>Strong decision-making, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach.</li><li>Creative legal problem-solving and a proactive mindset toward innovation and institutional improvement.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED80,000.00 - AED85,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Where did you do your legal training</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Legal: 10 years (Required)</li><li>Leadership: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Commercial and Economic Legal Advisory: 10 years (Preferred)</li><li>Economic and Business Strategy: 10 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Fluent Arabic and English (Required)</li></ul>

Legal Affairs General Counsel

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Join the UAE&rsquo;s largest bank and one of the world&rsquo;s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting &amp; dynamic industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The role holder reports to the Group General Counsel and is responsible for managing legal risk associated with the matters handled by the Group General Counsel Office in accordance with FAB legal policies and procedures and the instructions of the Group General Counsel. The role holder will primarily work autonomously but should seek the Group General Counsel&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
 
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 Provides legal advice in the context of this role
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 Works with external legal counsel as required.
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 Prepares and issues various legal reports in a timely manner.
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 Supports the Group General Counsel with preparing and managing the Legal budget.
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 Manages special legal and regulatory projects and collaborates with other lawyers in FAB Group Legal.
 
 
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 Knowledge of External Environment
 
 
 
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 Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior businesspersons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
 
 
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 Knowledge Sharing
 
 
 
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 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal.
 
 
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
 
 
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 Learning and Development
 
 
 
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 Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
 
 
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 MIS and Reporting
 
 
 
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 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 
 
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 People Management Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.
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 Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.
 
 
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 Specific Accountability
 
 
 
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 Works closely with the Group General Counsel on matters the Group General Counsel is tasked to handle, which shall cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from corporate governance, sensitive non-performing loan recovery cases, corporate structuring, strategic M&amp;A.
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 Act as line manager to a Paralegal who supports the Group Legal Department with administrative matters which include trademark management, litigation reporting, management information reports, creation of presentations, supporting department events and similar activities.
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 Acts as line manager to a Legal Associate who supports the Group Legal Department with the processing of legal invoices, litigation reporting, the annual Business Continuity Planning, and the recurring Risk &amp; Control Self-Assessment (RCSA process).
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law (preferred)
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 Qualified as a lawyer in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or Western European jurisdiction is preferred.
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 Fluent in Arabic (spoken &amp; written), with ability to draft professional documents
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 Excellent English language skills (spoken and written) mandatory.
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 Ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic is beneficial but not mandatory.
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm.
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 Experience with corporate governance and/or corporate law is preferred.
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SVP & Head of Legal - GGC Office (Arabic Speaker)

ADNOC Group

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company&rsquo;s Management and all divisions/departments, in line with the applicable legislation, the corporate strategy and under supervision of the Associate General Counsel, in order to optimally resolve legal issues, mitigate legal risks and support Management&rsquo;s decision making.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Draft Legal Documentation
 
 
 
 Draft and review legal documentation and contracts, under supervision of the Associate General Counsel
 
 
 Manage external counsel.
 
 
 Draft legal opinions on legislation related to the Company to ensure that relevant and up-to-date information on legislation is always available to all relevant stakeholders.
 
 
 
 Legal Research
 
 
 
 Perform legal research on legislation relevant to the Company in order to stay up to date on all relevant legislation.
 
 
 
 Supervision
 
 
 
 Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
 
 
 Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
 
 
 
 Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
 
 
 
 Minimum Experience &amp; Knowledge &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 7 years of relevant experience either as in-house counsel or in law firm with exposure to different aspects of law.
 
 
 Good writing and communication skills
 
 
 Able to work independently
 
 
 
 Experience In The Oil And Gas Industry Is Preferred.
 
 
 
 
 Professional Certifications
 
 
 
 Qualified Lawyer.
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Legal Counsel

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment

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 Fantastic 6 month secondment opportunity for a lawyer with strong regional M&amp;A experience to join a market leader in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client is looking for a legal counsel/ senior legal counsel to join their M&amp;A team.
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential criteria:
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 5 PAE gained at a leading international firm
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 Strong M&amp;A experience working with clients in the UAE/ GCC
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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 Desirable criteria:
 
 
 
 
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 In-house experience within a listed company setting
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 ADGM experience
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Abu Dhabi Aviation

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 Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a qualified
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to provide expert guidance on all legal and corporate compliance matters. The role safeguards the company&rsquo;s interests by ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, while supporting management in strategic decision-making with sound legal advice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Candidate will
 
 
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 Hold a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law from a recognized university.
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 Be a qualified lawyer from a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Canada, Australia, South Africa).
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 Bring 2&ndash;5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, ideally within aviation, MRO, or related industries.
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 Possess strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, with the ability to apply common law principles in a cross-border context.
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 Demonstrate proven expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, compliance, and dispute resolution.
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 Exhibit excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
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 Communicate clearly and effectively, with the ability to advise senior management and collaborate across functions.
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 Uphold a high level of professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
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 Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a dynamic environment.
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ENEC Operations

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 Assist in the review and the processing of legal, contractual and governance matters to mitigate risks and protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interest in accordance with applicable legal practices and ENEC Operation&rsquo;s standards and procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory Services Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal advice, opinions, letters, memos, and recommendations to internal stakeholders on regulatory matters involving FANR and other stakeholders and as required by other Functions in order to protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interests and optimize business outcomes.
 
 
 &bull; Report to and liaise on all material and significant risks and legal issues affecting the Company in matters related to the job purpose and make recommendations on mitigating actions.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with legal matters to provide accurate and timely services efficiently and effectively.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with external counsel to support resolution of specific legal matters.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with litigation, arbitration, and any other formal dispute resolution arising from time to time in coordination with internal and external stakeholders in order to protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interests and optimize business outcomes.
 
 
 Governance
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance and advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and internal processes.
 
 
 &bull; Provide feedback regarding ENEC Operations legal compliance and any internal/external identified risk, recommend mitigating actions, advise on relevant regulations and respond to existing legal requirements to ensure that ENEC Operations corporate governance remains aligned to global best practices.
 
 
 &bull; Provide input into the development of the strategic plan for the Legal Department to ensure alignment with ENEC Operation&rsquo;s vision, mission and strategic goals under ENEC Operation&rsquo;s business model
 
 
 &bull; Identify and develop risks and controls for the Legal Function in tandem with the risk manager for the Legal Function and monitor implementation.
 
 
 &bull; Act as compliance ambassador for assigned field to ensure alignment with compliance obligations jointly with the compliance team
 
 
 Contract negotiations, Investigations, disputes
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining standard templates for use in all tenders as required by the scope of work
 
 
 &bull; Assist with drafting and reviewing employment contracts and advising on interpretation and amendments to the same.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education and Experience -
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
 
 
 &bull; 6 to 7 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 - Licensed and qualified to practice law in the UAE.
 
 
 - Strong command of UAE laws and regulations, including commercial, corporate, and labor law.
 
 
 - Ability to advise on and draft/review contracts governed by English law (as many of our agreements are subject to English law standards).
 
 
 - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English.
 
 
 - Strong working proficiency in Arabic and English with the ability to review and draft Arabic legal documents when required.
 
 
 
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