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Azizi Developments

<div>
 
 Azizi Developments is one of Dubai&rsquo;s leading private real estate companies, employing more than 37,000 professionals across multiple business units and international partnerships. With a track record of delivering iconic developments and driving growth in one of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic markets, Azizi is seeking a highly accomplished Head of Legal to join our senior leadership team.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a pivotal executive role, responsible for safeguarding the organization&rsquo;s legal integrity while enabling ambitious growth. As Head of Legal, you will not only lead our Legal Department but also act as a strategic advisor to the Board, shaping policy, mitigating risks, and ensuring that our legal framework supports our continued expansion both locally and globally.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advise the Chairman, CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management on critical legal and regulatory issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and develop the Legal Department, ensuring excellence in service delivery and compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide authoritative guidance on corporate and commercial law, real estate development, dispute resolution, and litigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, agreements, and legal submissions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure full compliance with corporate governance frameworks; attend Board meetings to advise on legal matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the settlement of disputes and ensure effective implementation of legal decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct advanced legal research and analysis to support business strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary liaison with key government authorities, including the Dubai Land Department and Dubai Economic Development Department.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Here's what you need
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) from an accredited university; LLM preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 At least 15 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal leadership capacity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven expertise in UAE corporate and commercial law, real estate law, litigation, and dispute resolution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to provide sound, decisive legal advice at Board level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage teams effectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Native Arabic speaker preferred, with fluency in English.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Azizi?
 
 
 
 At Azizi, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Joining us means becoming part of a world-class organization that combines local expertise with international reach. You&rsquo;ll work alongside visionary leaders, influence high-profile decisions, and contribute directly to shaping the future of Dubai&rsquo;s real estate sector.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an opportunity not only to lead but to make a lasting impact in one of the region&rsquo;s most prestigious and dynamic companies.
 
</div>

Head of Legal

Aventus

<div>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree (BA or equivalent) with a minimum of
 
 15 years&rsquo; legal experience
 
 in financial services or related sectors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrable experience with
 
 LMA documentation
 
 and financing transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven leadership experience managing regional legal teams and significant portfolios.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Fluency in Arabic and English
 
 is essential.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong cross-border stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

ByteDance

Location: 
Dubai
 
Team: 
Legal
 
Employment Type: 
Regular
 
Job Code: 
A158511A
 
Responsibilities
 
The legal team is growing together with our company and is committed to provide top-end in-house legal services to our internal clients. We are looking for a competent candidate to join us to work closely with internal stakeholders to provide pragmatic and strategic advice on innovative enterprise and consumer product offerings and services in the region.
 
This position provides candidates with a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Candidates must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, adept at strategic thinking, and intellectually curious.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute strategic legal support frameworks aligned with the business’s global development goals. Collaborate closely with senior business leaders to anticipate legal needs in new markets, regional expansions, and cross-border initiatives, providing proactive legal guidance to shape global business strategies and mitigate potential legal risks.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary legal partner for enterprise business units globally (exl. China), delivering end-to-end legal support throughout the business lifecycle, from new product launches, commercial partnerships, and large-scale client engagements to revenue-driving initiatives. Translate complex legal requirements into actionable business recommendations, enabling the business to pursue growth opportunities while upholding legal and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Drive the design and implementation of global legal compliance programs tailored to enterprise business operations, ensuring adherence to local, regional, and international laws. Monitor compliance adoption across business teams, conduct regular legal risk assessments, and lead corrective actions to address gaps, fostering a culture of legal compliance within the organization.</li>
<li>Leverage deep expertise in enterprise business operations (e.g., B2B services, large-scale commercial transactions, enterprise product ecosystems) to provide specialized legal advice. Demonstrate strong proficiency in product law, commercial contract law, and industry-specific regulations, leading the team to deliver high-quality, business-aligned legal solutions that balance risk and innovation.</li>
<li>Effectively allocate global legal resources to prioritize critical business needs and resolve complex legal issues efficiently. Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, operations, and finance teams, through clear communication, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring legal support is integrated seamlessly into business workflows.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 3+ years specializing in enterprise business legal support (e.g., B2B commercial transactions, enterprise product legal counsel, cross-border business expansions).</li>
<li>At least 3 years of team leadership experience, including managing a legal BP team or a specialized corporate legal team that supports business units directly.</li>
<li>Strong command of commercial contract law, product law, and enterprise business-related regulations.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to apply this expertise to resolve complex legal issues in enterprise business scenarios.</li>
<li>High level of proficiency/fluency in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written) for global stakeholder collaboration</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>In-house experience in an international organization.</li>
<li>Strong collaboration, documentation, presentation, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently on many different projects at once in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Strong sense of problem solving and proactive work ethic.</li>
<li>Determination to face tough challenges in a fast-paced environment while keeping a sense of humor.</li>
</ul>
Job Information
 
About Us
 
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
 
Why Join ByteDance
 
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
 
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
 
Diversity & Inclusion
 
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Head of Legal for Enterprise Business

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Regional PE Backed Business We're partnering with a global organisation entering an exciting new phase of expansion across the Middle East - opening new sites, acquiring high-value assets, and scaling operations across multiple markets. To support this growth, they're hiring a Regional Head of Legal (Middle East - M&A & New Projects) - a newly created, senior position offering both strategic influence and hands on responsibility. If you're a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys shaping growth, managing complex real estate projects, and leading cross border transactions - this is an opportunity to build and own something significant. The Opportunity As Regional Head of Legal, you'll be the key legal adviser for all expansion activity in the Middle East - including acquisitions, site development, and strategic projects. You'll play a visible and influential role across the business, working directly with the regional and global leadership teams. Your remit will include: <ul> <li>Leading all M&A activity across the region - from due diligence through completion and integration.</li> <li>Overseeing greenfield projects and site developments, including land acquisition, construction, and lease negotiations.</li> <li>Providing strategic risk management and governance advice to regional leadership.</li> <li>Supporting post acquisition integration and operational streamlining across new and existing entities.</li> <li>Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.</li> </ul> About You We're looking for a dynamic, internationally minded lawyer with: <ul> <li>7+ years' PQE, ideally trained at a top tier law firm with in house or regional legal leadership experience.</li> <li>A strong background in M&A and real estate development, ideally within education, hospitality, healthcare, construction, or energy.</li> <li>The ability to manage cross border projects and multi jurisdictional teams.</li> <li>Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li> <li>A proactive, hands on approach and confidence advising senior executives.</li> </ul> You'll thrive in this environment if you enjoy working autonomously, navigating complexity, and seeing the tangible results of your work in bricks, mortar, and business growth. Why Apply? <ul> <li>Lead legal strategy for a fast-growing region within a globally recognised organisation.</li> <li>Shape and build legal capability from the ground up.</li> <li>Combine M&A and real estate development in a high-growth, purpose-driven sector.</li> <li>Enjoy international exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.</li> </ul> If you're looking for a regional leadership role that blends commercial deal making, site development, and strategic influence - this is the opportunity to take your next big step.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?zVcfVDlfDotadVSJIOl4GeGOPG%2buaI4ws" width="0" height="0" />

Regional PE Backed Business

<div>
 
 We&rsquo;re partnering with a global organisation entering an exciting new phase of expansion across the
 
 Middle East
 
 &mdash; opening new sites, acquiring high-value assets, and scaling operations across multiple markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 To support this growth, they&rsquo;re hiring a
 
 Regional Head of Legal (Middle East &ndash; M&amp;A &amp; New Projects)
 
 &mdash; a newly created, senior position offering both strategic influence and hands-on responsibility.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys shaping growth, managing complex real estate projects, and leading cross-border transactions &mdash; this is an opportunity to
 
 build and own
 
 something significant.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As
 
 Regional Head of Legal
 
 , you&rsquo;ll be the key legal adviser for all
 
 expansion activity
 
 in the Middle East &mdash; including
 
 acquisitions, site development, and strategic projects
 
 .
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll play a visible and influential role across the business, working directly with the regional and global leadership teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your remit will include:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Leading all M&amp;A activity
 
 across the region &mdash; from due diligence through completion and integration.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Overseeing greenfield projects and site developments
 
 , including land acquisition, construction, and lease negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Providing
 
 strategic risk management and governance advice
 
 to regional leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting post-acquisition integration and operational streamlining across new and existing entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic, internationally minded lawyer with:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 7+ years&rsquo; PQE
 
 , ideally trained at a top-tier law firm with in-house or regional legal leadership experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong background in
 
 M&amp;A and real estate development
 
 , ideally within
 
 education, hospitality, healthcare, construction, or energy
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to manage
 
 cross-border projects and multi-jurisdictional teams
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A proactive, hands-on approach and confidence advising senior executives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll thrive in this environment if you enjoy working autonomously, navigating complexity, and seeing the tangible results of your work in bricks, mortar, and business growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Apply?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead legal strategy
 
 for a fast-growing region within a globally recognised organisation.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Shape and build
 
 legal capability from the ground up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Combine
 
 M&amp;A and real estate development
 
 in a high-growth, purpose-driven sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enjoy international exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re looking for a regional leadership role that blends commercial deal-making, site development, and strategic influence &mdash; this is the opportunity to take your next big step.
 
</div>

Regional Counsel @ Acquisitive PE Backed Business

Calvin James Recruitment

<div>
 
 
 General Counsel - FinTech
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and manage the legal function, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with the Central Bank of the UAE, DIFC, DFSA, ADGM, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide legal guidance on new product launches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage external legal advisors effectively and cost-efficiently.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree from a reputable university;
 </li>
 <li>
 12+ years PQE, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in FinTech, payments, banking, or financial services law within the UAE and international markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

General Counsel

Client of Handover Consulting

Our client is currently looking for a qualified candidate who will be based in Dubai and reporting to the Head of Legal; and will be having the following key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide full legal support and advice to the management and the group (over 10 subsidiaries) under the guidance of the Head of Legal.</li>
<li>Develop standardized legal terms, conditions, templates, and policies across the company.</li>
<li>Implement and manage an effective Contracts Management System to manage and track all company contracts and review the terms and conditions of all existing and new contracts to ensure meeting company s standard terms and conditions and protection of the company s interests.</li>
<li>Conduct strategic legal projects (e.g. legal due diligence, legal restructuring, M&amp;A, etc.).</li>
<li>Draft new contracts for clients in English and Arabic languages.</li>
<li>Attend Board meetings and provide legal advice whenever applicable and ensure the implementation of decisions made in such meetings.</li>
<li>Coordinate with externally contracted Legal Advisers/Attorneys for all legal matters, if any.</li>
<li>Develop legal related reports as request by the management.</li>
<li>Supervise and coach junior team members in delivering assigned responsibilities and tasks.</li>
</ul>

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