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Qashio

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  Role Overview
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 This is a sole contributor role that will oversee all legal matters of the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risks, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing strategic legal advice to senior management. This role requires strong business acumen, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
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   Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to senior management and internal departments.
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   Ensure compliance with all applicable UAE laws, including Central Bank, ADGM, DIFC, and data protection regulations.
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   Advise on the regulatory implications of new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
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   Develop and update platform agreements and liaise with law firms in different geographies
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   Monitor legal developments in fintech, financial services, and data privacy, assessing their impact on the business.
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   Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, and technology licences.
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   Drive debt collection strategy
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   Support internal teams (e.g. Product, Sales, Operations) in structuring and negotiating commercial terms.
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   Develop and maintain standard legal templates and ensure consistency across all agreements.
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   Identify and manage potential legal and regulatory risks across all business areas.
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   Establish frameworks and policies for legal compliance and risk mitigation.
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   Manage relationships with external counsel and coordinate external legal support when required.
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   Support the Board and senior leadership on governance, corporate structure, and company secretarial matters.
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   Prepare and maintain board minutes, resolutions, and regulatory filings in line with UAE and free zone requirements.
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   Advise on shareholder agreements, fundraising activities, and investment documentation.
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   Provide legal guidance on employment law, disciplinary procedures, and policy compliance in line with UAE Labour Law.
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   Draft and review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and HR-related policies.
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   Act as a point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and law firms.
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   Manage legal submissions, licence renewals, and regulatory communications as necessary.
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   Support the company during legal audits, investigations, or disputes.
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   Manage external firms , coordinating all correspondence, payments and legal drafts.
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  Qualifications And Experience
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   5+ years qualified lawyer (UAE, UK, USA or other common law jurisdiction).
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   Preference for post-qualification experience at an international law firm, ideally with fintech, financial services, or technology sector experience.
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   In-depth understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks (including CBUAE, ADGM, DIFC, and data protection laws).
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   Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
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   Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
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   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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   Ability to work in a collaborative, multicultural team environment.
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  Essential Competencies
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   Capable of working autonomously when needed
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   Cross-functional collaboration
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   Analytical ability
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   Stakeholder management
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  Additional Details
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 Fluency in spoken Arabic is a plus.
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In-house Counsel

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

A leading global transport and logistics firm in Dubai is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage legal queries related to freight forwarding. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with laws and company policies. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in English and Arabic. This is a full-time position offering significant growth opportunities.

In-House Legal Counsel - Logistics & Compliance (MEA)

Mainlink Middle East Energy Services LLC

<p>As a Freelance Legal Advisor, you will provide independent legal counsel to support our business operations, ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, and help mitigate legal risks. You will work closely with management and cross-functional teams on a flexible, project-based basis.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and industry standards.</li><li>Support business decisions with risk assessments and legal recommendations.</li><li>Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external counsel when required.</li><li>Assist with company policies, intellectual property matters, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the business.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; advanced law degree is a plus.</li><li>Licensed to practice law in [Country/Region].</li><li>Proven experience as a legal advisor, in-house counsel, or law firm background.</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.</li><li>Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.</li><li>High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical standards.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Experience advising startups or SMEs.</li><li>Knowledge of labor law, intellectual property, and contract law.</li><li>Familiarity with UAE laws and regulations.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Freelance Legal Advisor

Taptap Send

<div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>The role</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You'll join our energetic legal team of 7 lawyers reporting to the GCC Lead Counsel. This is a high-impact, broad-scope role covering the full legal lifecycle of our operations in the region: regulatory, commercial contracts, market expansion, product launches, employment matters, disputes, and whatever else lands on the legal desk.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You'll partner across all business functions to advise on decisions, lead projects, negotiate agreements, and communicate legal issues to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, always balancing business priorities with legal risk. You'll drive growth by navigating new legal and commercial challenges (with local counsel support where needed) and won't wait to be told what needs doing.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Responsibilities</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Lead legal support for market expansion and new product launches across the GCC</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Lead or support engagement with regulators and maintain our regulatory compliance framework across the GCC region</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Handle commercial contracts, employment matters, disputes, and general legal work as needed</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Work cross-functionally with business, product, compliance and finance teams to tackle day-to-day legal and regulatory challenges</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Collaborate with the legal team to identify risks and develop creative solutions that balance business priorities with legal requirements</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Requirements</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Legal qualification +6-8 years PQE</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Significant in-house experience (startup preferred)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Fintech/payments regulatory exposure (preferred)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Fluent English and Arabic</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>A good fit for this role is</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Organized and autonomous: you juggle multiple workstreams without dropping balls</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Driven: you thrive in ambitious, target-oriented environments</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Solutions-focused: you find paths forward beyond problems</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Comfortable with ambiguity: new markets and products energize you, not paralyze you</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">A clear communicator: you translate legal complexity into plain business language</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Quick but thorough: you maintain quality while moving at startup pace</span></div>

Legal Counsel

MENA Recruit

The Role
<br>We are representing a large, fast-growing regional group with diversified operations across real estate, investments, and commercial ventures. The organisation is known for its dynamic environment and expanding footprint across the GCC. The Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) will play a strategic and operational role in supporting business units on a wide range of commercial transactions and corporate projects. The position offers significant exposure to cross-functional work within a sophisticated in-house legal environment. Responsibilities include: 1. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, joint ventures, procurement, supply, and service contracts. 2. Advising management on commercial, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. 3. Managing external counsel and ensuring consistent, cost-effective legal support. 4. Supporting internal stakeholders on commercial operations, compliance, and contract risk. 5. Contributing to internal policy frameworks, templates, and process improvement initiatives.
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Requirements
<br>1. Common law qualified (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or South Africa). 2. Trained at a top-tier international law firm (Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or comparable). 3. Minimum 5 years PQE, with strong commercial and regional (GCC/MENA) experience. 4. Holding 1–2 years of in-house experience in a large commercial organisation or corporate group. 5. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident operating in a fast-paced environment. 6. Must be in the UAE 7. Ideally, can join within 1-2 months Preferred exposure (advantageous but not essential): 1. Funds, finance (including Islamic/Sharia-compliant), or real estate transactions. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalJobsUAE #InHouseCounsel #CommercialLaw #LegalCounselDubai #CorporateLaw #GCCLawyers #RealEstateLaw #IslamicFinance #MENAJobs
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About the company
<br>MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial

SHEIN

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   About SHEIN
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  Founded in 2012, SHEIN is a leading global online retailer with offices in Guangzhou, Singapore, Los Angeles, Dublin and London amongst other key markets. SHEIN reaches consumers across more than 150 countries and regions around the world. We place a premium on choice, delivering more than 6,000 new fashion, beauty and lifestyle products daily with more than 600,000 items available. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable.
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  If you&rsquo;re passionate about culture, creativity and innovation, SHEIN offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fashion and technology. Learn more about SHEIN by following us at
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   SHEIN careers
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   https://www.sheingroup.com/
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  Join SHEIN and be the future!
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   Position Summary
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  We are looking for a talented and driven
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   Legal Counsel
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  to join SHEIN&rsquo;s legal team, supporting our expanding business and operations in The Middle East with a base in Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global e-commerce leader and contribute to fast-paced, high-impact legal work that spans multiple jurisdictions. In this broad advisory role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams across the region, providing pragmatic and business-oriented legal support in areas including:
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    General commercial contracts
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    Consumer protection and e-commerce compliance
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    Warehouse, logistics, and supply chain operations
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    Regulatory compliance and risk management
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  You will play a critical role in ensuring SHEIN&rsquo;s operations remain agile, compliant, and aligned with our innovative, customer-first approach.
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   Role Responsibilities
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   Providing legal support to business teams in the areas mentioned above for the legal teams based in The Middle East (Dubai).
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   Structure, draft and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements including those relating to marketing, brand collaboration, warehouse and logistics and drafting B2C terms and conditions.
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   Help to support and learn from the senior lawyers in the team whilst working and managing external counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
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   Manage and stay on top of regulatory compliance matters and related filings.
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   Conduct legal research for matters relating to Middle Eastern laws.
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   Support the protection and enforcement of the company&rsquo;s intellectual property rights across relevant markets.
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   Providing day-to-day legal support to business teams and developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, efficient and business-centric ways.
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   What We're Looking For
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   A
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    qualified commercial lawyer
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   with strong experience in contract law and regulatory matters, preferably within a multinational or e-commerce environment.
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   Fluency in
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    English
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    Arabic
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   Demonstrated ability to navigate
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    complex, cross-border legal issues
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   A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to make sound judgments in fast-evolving, often ambiguous situations.
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   Enthusiasm for
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    e-commerce, technology, and innovation.
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   Skills and Qualifications
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   Over 5 years of post-qualification at reputable law firm and/or large corporations. Some in-house experience is preferred.
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   Practical experience in contract management, marketing and advertising regulations and experience in the e-commerce sector will be a major plus.
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   High degree of independence, initiative, and good judgement. Commercial and pragmatic in your approach to legal advice whilst maintaining a strong sense of professional accountability.
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   Experience in leading multi-jurisdictional projects and managing litigation matters across the GCC countries would be a major plus.
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   Ability to deliver results, quick to actions and always keen to help. Working well both as an individual contributor and as a member of the regional and global legal teams.
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   Why Join SHEIN?
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   Be part of a
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    high-growth
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   , global company reshaping the retail industry.
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   Gain exposure to
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    diverse legal matters
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   across different markets in The Middle East.
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   Work with a
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    collaborative international legal team
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  SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.
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  Your role
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 Are you an experienced and highly capable Senior Legal Counsel ready to join our legal team in the Middle East?
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 We are looking for an experienced legal candidate with a strong combination of private practice and in-house banking experience, deep regional knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic international environment. In this role, you will provide strategic and practical legal advice across a wide range of financial products and services.
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   provide comprehensive legal support for our Global Wealth Management business across the Middle East region.
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   advise regulatory commercial, governance, compliance, and corporate matters as well as financing transactions.
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   draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and transaction documents.
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   collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions to ensure alignment and consistency.
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   manage external counsel relationships.
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   improve internal legal processes and templates.
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   support strategic initiatives and cross-border projects while ensuring compliance with regional legal and regulatory requirements.
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 Full Time
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  Job Reference #
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 331872BR
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 Dubai
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  Your team
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 You'll join our Middle East legal team in Dubai, working closely with colleagues across EMEA, Switzerland and APAC. Our team provides high-quality legal support to business stakeholders in the Global Wealth Management division. We value collaboration, precision, and proactive problem solving.
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  Your expertise
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   at least 8 years of PQE experience as a corporate or regulatory counsel within an international bank, financial institution, or reputable global law firm
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   a law degree and qualification to practice in a relevant jurisdiction
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   commercial, solution-oriented mindset with proactive legal advice
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   strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
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   proven ability to work independently under pressure with shifting workloads.
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   excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
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   collaborative, adaptable and innovative approach, and ability to think outside the box
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   reliable, proactive team player who contributes to a positive, high-performance culture
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  About Us
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 UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
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 We know that great work is never done alone. That&rsquo;s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we&rsquo;re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
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  Join us
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 At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We&rsquo;re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That&rsquo;s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we&rsquo;re more than ourselves.
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 We&rsquo;re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
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  Disclaimer / Policy statements
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 UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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