legal associate

Khlegal

Job Summary:Associate Lawyer (2+ Years Experience) &ndash; DubaiWe are seeking a qualified and motivated Associate Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our legal team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Arabic and English, with strong knowledge of UAE laws and hands-on experience using various legal systems and government portals.Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years&rsquo; legal experience</li><li>Bilingual: Arabic &amp; English (mandatory)</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE laws and procedures</li><li>Experience with legal/government portals (e.g., Dubai Courts, DLD, Notary)</li><li>Based in Dubai</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft and review legal documents and contracts</li><li>Provide legal advice on corporate and civil matters</li><li>Handle client communication and case follow-ups</li><li>Coordinate with authorities and manage legal filings</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Associate

Ohana Development

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 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Associate will support the legal function across Ohana Development and AISO by providing hands-on assistance with contract review, legal documentation, and administrative legal matters. The role focuses on intermediate-level contract support, prioritization of legal requests, and maintaining strong document management and record-keeping practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional looking to develop commercially focused legal experience in a dynamic, multi-entity corporate environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contract Review &amp; Legal Support
 
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 Review, draft, and support negotiation of standard and intermediate-level contracts, agreements, amendments, and legal documentation.
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 Assist with the preparation and review of NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, consultancy agreements, and internal legal documents.
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 Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate complex matters to senior legal stakeholders where appropriate.
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 Support contract amendments, renewals, extensions, and variations to existing agreements.
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 Ensure legal documents comply with approved templates, company policies, and applicable legal requirements.
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 Legal Matter Coordination &amp; Prioritization
 
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 Act as the first point of coordination for legal requests across Ohana, AISO, and Group entities.
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 Receive, assess, prioritize, and track legal requests based on business urgency and legal risk.
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 Maintain visibility over legal matters, approvals, and key deadlines to ensure timely resolution.
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect supporting documentation and required information.
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 Support engagement and coordination with external legal counsel as directed.
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 Document Management &amp; Legal Operations
 
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 Maintain organized legal records, contract repositories, and document management systems.
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 Ensure executed agreements are properly filed, indexed, version-controlled, and easily retrievable.
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 Monitor document lifecycle management and maintain accurate legal trackers and logs.
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 Support continuous improvement of legal filing structures, documentation standards, and data integrity.
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 Administrative &amp; General Legal Support
 
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 Prepare legal summaries, trackers, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
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 Support adherence to internal approval workflows, governance protocols, and compliance requirements.
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 Conduct legal research and assist with ad hoc legal projects and operational initiatives.
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 Handle sensitive legal and commercial information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
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 Provide general administrative support to the legal team as required.
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 Key Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Education
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
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 1&ndash;3 years of relevant experience within a corporate legal department and/or reputable law firm.
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 Hands-on exposure to contract review, legal drafting, and corporate legal documentation.
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 Mandatory:
 
 Prior UAE legal or corporate experience with familiarity of local business practices and regulatory environment.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
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 Strong attention to detail with high standards of document accuracy and quality.
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 Basic to intermediate contract review, drafting, and issue-spotting capability.
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 Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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 Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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 Strong legal administration, document control, and record management capabilities.
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 Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
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 Personal Attributes
 
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 Professional, ethical, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
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 Highly organized with strong attention to detail
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 Proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively
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 Collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills
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 Adaptable and eager to develop commercial legal expertise
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 What Success Looks Like in This Role
 
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 Contracts and legal documentation are reviewed accurately and delivered within agreed timelines.
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 Legal requests are prioritized effectively with proactive stakeholder communication.
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 Legal records remain organized, compliant, and readily accessible.
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 Senior legal stakeholders receive reliable, high-quality legal and operational support.
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 Legal processes contribute to efficient business operations and strong governance standards.
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GFO-X

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 Legal &amp; Compliance Associate &ndash; London or Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The GFO-X Group is a global market infrastructure provider focused on regulated digital asset derivatives. With operations in London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, the Group offers global access to institutional-grade execution and clearing services. GFO-X UK is the first FCA authorised, centrally cleared Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) for digital asset derivatives, with all contracts cleared via LCH DigitalAssetClear. Backed by M&amp;G Investments and supported by leading financial institutions, GFO-X Group is building the next generation of regulated infrastructure to integrate digital assets into mainstream finance, with a focus on transparency, risk management, and collateral mobility.
 
 
 
 
 
 GFO-X is seeking an experienced Legal &amp; Compliance Associate to join our growing team in either our London or Abu Dhabi office. This role supports the Legal &amp; Compliance function across the business, providing legal research, document drafting, KYC/AML assistance, and regulatory/compliance coordination. You'll work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and external counsel. This position is ideal for candidates early in their legal or compliance career who want hands-on exposure to financial market infrastructure, derivatives, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Assistance
 
 
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 Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents, including:
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 Membership agreements
 
 
 Rulebooks and policies (including Data Protection and GDPR)
 
 
 Client onboarding documentation
 
 
 Commercial contracts and NDAs
 
 
 Board/committee documentation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Compliance &amp; KYC/AML Support
 
 
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 Assist with day-to-day compliance processes, including:
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 Client onboarding checks
 
 
 KYC / enhanced due diligence
 
 
 AML risk assessments
 
 
 Sanctions
 
 
 Screening and monitoring
 
 
 Compliance policies and procedures, including the compliance monitoring programme
 
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 Liaise with the Compliance, MLRO, and CCO teams in the business.
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 Maintain logs, registers, compliance trackers, and audit trails.
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 Regulatory Support
 
 
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 Support the preparation of regulatory submissions and responses to supervisory queries.
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 Assist with maintaining regulatory records, mapping obligations, and supporting emerging regulatory projects.
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 Monitor developments relevant to digital asset derivatives, market infrastructure, CCP regulation, and FMIs, and prepare regulatory updates.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Regulation and Compliance, or related discipline.
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 5-7 (3-5 years PQE if legally qualified) years of experience in a legal, regulatory, or compliance function (global law firm, exchange, CCP, financial institution, consultancy or regulator).
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 Exposure to financial services, fintech, or market infrastructure is advantageous.
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 Exposure to digital assets work.
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 Strong legal drafting ability and high attention to detail.
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 Understanding of compliance frameworks (KYC/AML) and GDPR/Data Protection obligations.
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 Strong analytical and research skills.
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 Ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate them into practical requirements.
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 Proficiency in AI tools and Microsoft Office suite; experience with document management tools preferred.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment and to manage multiple priorities.
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 This role is based in our London or Abu Dhabi offices. Applications from any region are acceptable, but candidates based in these two regions will be given preference.
 
 
 
 
 
 GFO-X is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are interested in this role, please apply through the link in the job posting.
 
 
 
 
 
 Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com. Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organisation. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on enquiry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 All unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such and will not be counted as submissions.
 
 
 
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Legal & Compliance Associate

Fragomen

<div>Job Description
About the Role: A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.
How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?
<ul><li>Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm&rsquo;s practice areas and services provided.
</li><li>Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
</li><li>Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non-immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees.
</li><li>Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
</li><li>Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
</li><li>Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
</li><li>Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.
</li><li>Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
</li><li>Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.
</li><li>Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
</li><li>Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered.
</li><li>Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
</li><li>Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
</li><li>Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
</li><li>Other duties as required.
</li></ul>Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
<ul><li>U.S. JD or LLM required
</li><li>Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
</li><li>0-2 years of experience at Associate level
</li><li>An academic understanding of immigration law
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
</li><li>Dedication to exceptional client service
</li><li>Demonstrated attention to detail
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
</li><li>Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
</li></ul>Benefits:
At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:
<ul><li>27 PTO days + Federal holidays
</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA &amp; HSA Plans
</li><li>401K plan
</li></ul>Learn More About Fragomen:
Please take time to read About Us , explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm&rsquo;s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate&rsquo;s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position&rsquo;s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‑assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‑making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.</div>

Business Immigration Associate (1st year)

<div>Job Description
About the Role: A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.
How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?
<ul><li>Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm&rsquo;s practice areas and services provided.
</li><li>Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
</li><li>Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non-immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees.
</li><li>Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
</li><li>Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
</li><li>Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
</li><li>Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.
</li><li>Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
</li><li>Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.
</li><li>Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
</li><li>Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered.
</li><li>Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
</li><li>Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
</li><li>Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
</li><li>Other duties as required.
</li></ul>Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
<ul><li>U.S. JD or LLM required
</li><li>Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
</li><li>0-2 years of experience at Associate level
</li><li>An academic understanding of immigration law
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
</li><li>Dedication to exceptional client service
</li><li>Demonstrated attention to detail
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
</li><li>Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
</li></ul>Benefits:
At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:
<ul><li>27 PTO days + Federal holidays
</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA &amp; HSA Plans
</li><li>401K plan, with company matching
</li></ul>Learn More About Fragomen:
Please take time to read About Us , explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual&rsquo;s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:
$133,000.00 - $166,000.00
You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm&rsquo;s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate&rsquo;s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position&rsquo;s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‑assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‑making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.</div>

Business Immigration Associate (Attorney 0-2 Years)

Masdar

<div>Company Description 
Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader, transforming how the world produces and consumes energy through bold innovation and commercial excellence.
Masdar is a clean energy investor, developer and operator, advancing renewable energy projects across key markets and technologies, with a global project portfolio capacity to date of over 65 gigawatts (GW).
Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC and Mubadala, Masdar is driving the scale-up of renewables worldwide, targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030. 
Job Description 
To support in the provision of legal and regulatory advice and direction to Masdar to facilitate the making of informed decisions while managing key legal and regulatory risk.
To support execution of processes, memorandum, contracts, resolutions, regulatory and administrative filings, and other documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and implement commercial transactions, under the supervision of a senior lawyer.
To review and negotiate legal related documents and contracts, and assess legal and regulatory risks in business operations, with guidance from senior team members
Key Accountabilities : 
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Provide transactional support to Masdar in deal execution including drafting/reviewing documents, preparing legal documentation throughout the investment lifecycle, supporting/leading negotiations.</li><li>
Support the provision of legal and regulatory advice and direction to facilitate the making of informed decisions while managing key legal and regulatory risks.</li><li>
Provide awareness and answer queries of a legal nature in relation to legal documentation, templates and legal issues arising in the day-to-day operation of the business.</li><li>
Provide advice on matters of UAE law, including employment law, company law, laws related to the energy sector and other relevant laws and regulations</li><li>
Support the Senior Legal Counsel and the Legal &amp; Compliance function in relation to corporate governance matters across Masdar entities, subsidiaries and portfolio companies.</li><li>
Assist with the preparation, review and coordination of board, board committee and shareholder documentation, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, written resolutions and supporting papers.</li><li>
Support the tracking and implementation of board and committee decisions, including follow‑up on action items and maintenance of corporate records.</li><li>
Assist with entity management activities, including constitutional documents, powers of attorney, authorised signatories, and other corporate authorisations.</li><li>
Provide support on Delegation of Authority (DoA) and approval requirements, including identifying applicable approval routes and escalation requirements, under the guidance of senior team members.</li><li>
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, external counsel and corporate service providers to support governance, regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.</li><li>
Support the maintenance and orderly filing of governance records, registers and statutory documentation in accordance with internal policies and applicable laws.</li><li>
Review and negotiate legal documentation and contracts in both Arabic and English, and assess legal and regulatory risks, with guidance from senior team members.</li><li>
Identifying and assessing legal and commercial risks of transactions and developing action plans and solutions for legal and regulatory issues.</li><li>
Draft and review documentation such as board, board committee, shareholder, powers of attorney and other corporate documentation related to entities owned by Masdar.</li><li>
Assist in the preparation of litigation or court proceedings in the UAE and other jurisdictions, where necessary.</li><li>
Participate in internal and external meetings, as required, to discuss the legal aspects of other business function operations.</li><li>
Engage proactively with the assigned business function to gather information, understand needs, provide advice and set expectations.</li><li>
Manage and monitor external legal counsel, including reviewing output.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree holder in law from a regionally or internationally reputable university.</li><li>
Admission to practice in the UAE or an internationally recognised jurisdiction</li></ul> 
Preferred Experience:<ul><li>
At least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience preferably in a regional or international law firm</li></ul> 
Job-Specific Skills:<ul><li>
Ability to review and draft contracts and communications in English and Arabic and fluency in spoken English and Arabic</li><li>
This role is based in Abu Dhabi, requirement to be in the premises of the offices</li><li>
Strong theoretical legal knowledge</li><li>
Basic knowledge of the legal, legislative and regulatory environment of relevant geographic markets &ndash; locally and globally &ndash; as related to renewables</li><li>
Good knowledge of the UAE&rsquo;s laws, regulations and legal reporting standards</li><li>
Knowledge of contract drafting, review, negotiation, interpretation and management</li><li>
Ability to lead negotiations related to familiar issues and matters with guidance from senior team members, or attending complex negotiations with team members</li><li>
Ability to clearly justify legal position and form legal arguments</li><li>
Strong communication and influencing skills, and has the ability to persuade and communicate in a concise and effective manner</li><li>
Ability to identify legal risks and exposure</li><li>
Ability to coordinate and engage effectively with internal or external stakeholders</li><li>
Ability to pre-empt and escalate issues at the right time</li><li>
Understands problems and has the ability to form basic hypotheses</li><li>
Ability to present effectively to internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Strong research skills and ability to gather and assess the right information at the right time in relation to legal matters and precedents</li><li>
Good commercial acumen</li><li>
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure</li><li>
Growth mindset &ndash; keen to develop legal and commercial skills and play an active role in the Masdar legal team</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.
Masdar will use your personal information in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice, which provides details on the purposes for which your data is processed.</div>

Legal Counsel (UAEN)

DR. AHMED AL MEMARI ADVOCATE LEGAL CONSULTANTS

<ul><li>Assist lawyers with drafting legal documents, correspondence, and case files</li><li>Handle court filings and follow up on legal procedures with relevant authorities</li><li>Maintain and organize client files, legal records, and documentation</li><li>Coordinate appointments, meetings, and legal schedules</li><li>Communicate with clients and government entities professionally</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and administrative support tasks</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE legal and procedural requirements</li></ul>Pay: AED1,500.00 - AED2,500.00 per monthWork Location: In person

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