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CapeClarke

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 Bilingual Disputes Lawyer &ndash; Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Bilingual Disputes Lawyer
 
 to join a well-established legal practice in
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 . This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their disputes practice within the UAE and the wider Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 The successful candidate will work on a broad range of contentious matters, advising local and international clients across commercial and civil disputes. The role involves drafting, advisory work, and supporting dispute resolution proceedings within the UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advising clients on commercial and civil disputes under UAE law
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 Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal correspondence
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 Assisting with litigation and dispute resolution proceedings
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 Liaising with courts, authorities, and opposing counsel
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 Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes
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 Managing matters efficiently and delivering practical legal advice
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 Requirements
 
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 Qualified lawyer with
 
 2&ndash;6 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience (PQE)
 
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 Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience working in the Middle East
 
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 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English
 
 , including legal drafting
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 Strong understanding of UAE dispute resolution procedures
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 Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 What&rsquo;s on Offer
 
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 Competitive remuneration package
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 Exposure to high-quality disputes work
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 Collaborative and professional working environment
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 Long-term career development opportunities in Abu Dhabi
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Disputes Lawyer

MENA Recruit

Overview The RoleWe are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial / leisure destinations. This role will focus on complex M&A, private equity, and cross-border corporate transactions across major infrastructure and development projects. Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead on corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documents.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on cross-border corporate structuring, private equity investments, and strategic transactions.</li><li>Provide commercial and legal insight to ensure alignment of business objectives with legal risk management.</li><li>Manage external counsel on complex transactions to ensure quality and cost efficiency.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 7-12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law.</li><li>Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, ideally with a top-tier international law firm or a major corporation.</li><li>Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgment.</li><li>Ability to work closely with executive stakeholders and provide clear, strategic advice in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Salary is negotiable depending on experience and current package &A </li></ul> About the company 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 Corporate / M&A Lawyer

Masterpiece Property LLC

Job Title: Contract Specialist (Real Estate) &ndash; LawyerDepartment: Compliance &amp; QualityLocation: United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the Role: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract, MOU, and Documentation Officer to join our Compliance and Quality Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and maintaining all contracts, MOUs, and legal documentation related to real estate transactions, ensuring full compliance with UAE laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft, review, and finalize contracts, MOUs, agreements, and other legal documents related to real estate sales, leasing, partnerships, and service providers.</li><li>Ensure all documentation, including contracts and MOUs, complies with UAE real estate laws, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive document control system for contracts, MOUs, licenses, and compliance records.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments (Legal, Sales, Operations, HR, and Finance) to ensure all contracts, MOUs, and related documents are accurate, up to date, and approved.</li><li>Track contract and MOU timelines, renewals, and obligations to ensure timely actions and compliance.</li><li>Support audits and inspections by providing required documentation and reports.</li><li>Implement and monitor document management policies, templates, and procedures.</li><li>Liaise with external stakeholders, including government entities, developers, and legal consultants, to facilitate documentation and approvals.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 1&ndash;3 years of experience in contract/MOU management, documentation, or compliance&mdash;preferably in the real estate sector within the UAE.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE real estate regulations and documentation processes. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>A professional and collaborative work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for career growth within a leading real estate organization.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>Real Estate: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English &amp; Arabic (Required)</li></ul>

Contract Specialist (Real Estate) – Lawyer

Argyll Scott

The team advises asset managers and investment funds on establishing funds and the associated regulatory and compliance requirements for investment funds and investment managers. They also have a highly active investor-side practice advising institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds on investing into a wide range of structures from traditional funds to bespoke co-investment structures and associated legal and regulatory issues.You will be advising sponsors and investors - including private equity houses, government entities, financial institutions and corporate clients - on fund establishment and related issues. You will also have involvement on secondary transactions, investments into funds and placement agent agreements on the marketing of funds in the Middle East.The right candidate for this role will have exceptional academics, experience of private funds gained from a top rated international firm and a commitment to developing their career in Dubai.<ul><li> </li></ul>

• FUNDS LAWYER - 4-7 PQE - SILVER CIRCLE - ABU DHABI •

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment

Overview This global health care group is seeking a talented and dynamic counsel to join and lead the Data Protection legal team for this arm of their business. The role involves advising across the business on various legal risks and obligations under data protection and regulatory laws across the MENA region and beyond. The role is a great opportunity for any candidate who is keen to tackle some of today's toughest and important legal challenges in this cutting-edge area of law. You must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs. In addition, you must have the ability to operate independently in a small but growing international legal team, working on issues in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. This role will provide strategic and tactical legal counseling to internal legal, product, operations and business teams on a range of privacy, data protection, and security related legal and compliance initiatives and disputes for the group of companies. This role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with data protection regulators throughout both the Middle East and globally. This is a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist healthcare product lawyers in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on product features</li><li>Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy and security-related legal matters, including areas related to partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities</li><li>Develop regulatory strategy in connection with new product features and initiatives, and coordinate responses to inquiries from data protection regulators in those regions</li><li>Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across the business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments</li><li>Work with the wider legal team on regulatory and data protection matters</li><li>Help draft and oversee the development and management of the business (and its affiliates') terms and data policies across the full range of the healthcare providers' different products</li><li>Help develop and conduct general and role-specific data protection trainings across the business</li></ul> Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>8+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or prior in-house experience with internet or technology companies (applicable regulatory, or product counseling will be considered)</li><li>Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for the healthcare environment</li><li>Lawyer qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the Middle East. (UK / US / Australia / Canada and Ireland etc)</li><li>Ability to prioritize work and provide advice under deadlines</li><li>Business judgment and client counseling experience</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>In-depth knowledge of legal issues in the area of healthcare / medical devices / laboratories including an excellent understanding of regional or country specific data protection laws in the Middle East and/or globally</li><li>Industry or government experience working directly with data protection authorities in the Middle East and/or Africa</li><li>Experience in driving and managing large-scale data protection projects across multiple jurisdictions is a plus</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul>

Data Protectio / Regulatory Lawyer - Health Care Group - Abu Dhabi

Calvin James Recruitment

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 Senior Legal Associate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and experienced
 
 Senior Legal Associate
 
 to join our expanding team. This is a client-facing role suited for a commercially minded lawyer who is eager to help build and grow the office.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, providing strategic legal advice across corporate and commercial matters.
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 Identify opportunities to originate work and contribute to the firm&rsquo;s market presence.
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 Lead and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
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 Manage matters end-to-end to ensure delivery of high-quality, commercially focused work.
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 Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior lawyers and trainees.
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 Support the Partner in establishing a strong, collaborative team culture.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 8+ years PQE
 
 
 (or equivalent experience) in corporate/commercial law gained from a reputable law firm or in-house environment.
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 Strong experience in structuring, commercial agreements, M&amp;A, and/or private equity transactions.
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 Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality legal work.
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 Comfortable in a client-facing, entrepreneurial environment with an interest in originating business.
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 Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring junior team members.
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Senior Associate

Sundus

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 JPC - 5691
 
 
 
 🔹
 
 Hiring: Legal &amp; Compliance Counsel
 
 
 
 📍
 
 Abu Dhabi | Head Office
 
 
 
 We are looking for a highly experienced
 
 Legal and Compliance Counsel
 
 with a strong
 
 transactional and corporate law
 
 background to join a professional legal team in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 This role is ideal for a seasoned
 
 Transactional Lawyer
 
 with extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex, high-value agreements and supporting compliance initiatives within a commercial environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 &squf; Draft, review, and negotiate complex corporate and commercial agreements, including Joint Venture and Shareholder Agreements
 
 
 &squf; Provide legal support on corporate transactions, M&amp;A, and restructuring activities
 
 
 &squf; Advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks
 
 
 &squf; Implement and maintain compliance policies (Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing, Conflict of Interest, etc.)
 
 
 &squf; Ensure compliance with UAE and international laws and regulations
 
 
 &squf; Collaborate with senior management and external legal counsel
 
 
 &squf; Conduct legal research and support internal legal training initiatives
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 ✔ Minimum
 
 8 years of legal experience
 
 , with at least
 
 5 years in the UAE
 
 
 
 ✔
 
 Common law qualification
 
 or education from a
 
 UK / European / Western jurisdiction
 
 (mandatory)
 
 
 ✔ Strong experience in
 
 corporate and commercial law
 
 
 
 ✔ Proven expertise in drafting complex transactional documents
 
 
 
 ✔ Prior Experience In Compliance Is Highly Preferred
 
 
 
 ✔ Experience within a
 
 commercial company
 
 is mandatory
 
 
 ✔ Background in
 
 top-tier law firms
 
 is highly desirable
 
 
 ✔
 
 Fluent English (native or equivalent)
 
 &ndash; exceptional drafting skills required
 
 
 ✔
 
 Fully bilingual: Arabic &amp; English
 
 
 
 💰
 
 Salary:
 
 To be discussed (based on candidate expectations)
 
 
 📩
 
 Interested candidates
 
 are encouraged to apply or share their CV, including current salary expectations and notice period.
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