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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 : 
<ul><li>
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)

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

<div>
 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
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 
 
 
 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>

Tandem Interim

<div>
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 We are partnering with a highly dynamic and fast-growing investment and technology-focused organisation in Abu Dhabi to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on behalf of our client for an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for permanent conversion.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity to join a sophisticated and entrepreneurial business operating across multiple jurisdictions and emerging sectors, including technology, AI, digital assets, financial services, and strategic investments. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in complex, high-value commercial and strategic matters across the region and internationally.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will support the legal function across corporate structuring, commercial contracts, investments, regulatory matters, and strategic business initiatives within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including technology, services, licensing, partnership, and vendor contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support corporate structuring, governance, and entity-management matters across UAE and offshore jurisdictions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist on M&amp;A, strategic investments, and joint-venture transactions, including due diligence and transaction documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to technology, AI, digital platforms, and emerging business models.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with external counsel and support wider legal and compliance initiatives across the group.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified lawyer from a recognised common-law jurisdiction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Approximately 8+ years PQE gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong experience across corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience advising on cross-border matters and working within fast-paced environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 UAE experience and exposure to technology, fintech, AI, or digital assets would be advantageous.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Apply?
 
 
 
 This opportunity offers the chance to work at the centre of a high-growth and innovative business, advising on commercially significant matters across emerging sectors and international markets. The role provides excellent exposure, autonomy, and long-term growth potential within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)

ADNOC Logistics & Services

<div>
 
 About the Company:
 
 
 
 We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC&rsquo;s entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world. As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety first
 
 
 
 About the Job:
 
 
 
 Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and Pprovide legal opinions, advice, interpretations, complex risk mitigations and due diligences on contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal drafting&rsquo;s and documents from the projects, commercial, logistics, operations and other functions, predominantly in relation to offshore projects and services. Interface with business units and external counsel in respect of projects that the company is involved in.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define and draw up as required contract agreements between other parties and the Company. This involves analyzing the contract conditions and making recommendations as to legally acceptable courses of actions to be taken. Formulate principles to be followed in contracts policies, ensure that the agreements meet with the laws of U.A.E.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drafting and reviewing different contracts in the offshore, shipping and logistics oil and sectors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide preventive legal advice to Senior Management, Commercial Division and Project Function on all topics such as curative legal advice, to minimise claims, disputes and litigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Involved in the preparation, review and negotiation of company contractual transactions to limit potential risk exposure, providing legal representation for the company, ensuring that all matters of business comply with company policies and ethical standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provision of comprehensive legal services to the contract and procurement function.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse contractor&rsquo;s claims likely to have an effect on the Company operations. This involves analyzing claims and making legal recommendations and ensuring all relevant points are brought to the attention of the Commercial Division.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in negotiation of settlements of disputes arising out of claims or contracts as required, prepares submission in arbitration cases and coordinates with the Company external counsel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervising and giving guidance and counselling to subordinate staff in the legal department.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advising on legal and regulatory changes that impact the business of the company
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Requirements:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law, Master&rsquo;s degree in law is an advantage
 </li>
 <li>
 At least 8 years of solid experience in Legal practice specialising in the offshore, shipping or logistics sectors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Current membership of a law society or equivalent professional body recognized internally.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel (Projects / EPC)

Ohana Development

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

Legal Associate

GFO-X

<div>
 
 
 
 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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents, including:
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist with day-to-day compliance processes, including:
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Client onboarding checks
 
 
 KYC / enhanced due diligence
 
 
 AML risk assessments
 
 
 Sanctions
 
 
 Screening and monitoring
 
 
 Compliance policies and procedures, including the compliance monitoring programme
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Liaise with the Compliance, MLRO, and CCO teams in the business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain logs, registers, compliance trackers, and audit trails.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Regulatory Support
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the preparation of regulatory submissions and responses to supervisory queries.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with maintaining regulatory records, mapping obligations, and supporting emerging regulatory projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor developments relevant to digital asset derivatives, market infrastructure, CCP regulation, and FMIs, and prepare regulatory updates.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Regulation and Compliance, or related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 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).
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to financial services, fintech, or market infrastructure is advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to digital assets work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong legal drafting ability and high attention to detail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of compliance frameworks (KYC/AML) and GDPR/Data Protection obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and research skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate them into practical requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in AI tools and Microsoft Office suite; experience with document management tools preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment and to manage multiple priorities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
</div>

Legal & Compliance Associate

Peerpoint

<div>
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 
 Progressive legal careers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Peerpoint is A&amp;O Shearman's global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers seeking access to high-calibre work, leading clients, extensive resources and tailored support. Consultants undertake assignments typically lasting six months or longer, working either within A&amp;O Shearman's practice groups or on secondment directly with clients.
 
 
 Assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are typically six months in duration and carried out on a full-time basis. Opportunities offering flexible working arrangements may also be available from time to time.
 
 
 
 
 
 To find out more, please visit
 
 www.peerpoint.com
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Profile:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are currently recruiting for in-house corporate commercial lawyers in the UAE on a contract basis. The roles span multinational conglomerates, sovereign wealth funds, leading financial services group, and various other types of leading organisations. Lawyers with strong transactional and commercial contracts experience, ideally with prior exposure to the region with 5 years + PQE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Examples of recent opportunities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6mth Contract &ndash; Corporate Commercial Lawyer (Multinational Conglomerate &ndash; UAE)
 
 
 
 A prominent multinational conglomerate headquartered in the UAE is seeking a qualified lawyer with broad corporate commercial experience to support its in-house legal team across a diverse portfolio of business lines, including real estate, logistics, retail, and hospitality. The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply and distribution agreements, joint venture arrangements, franchise and licensing agreements, and corporate governance matters. The role requires close collaboration with business units across the group and will involve supporting strategic transactions and day-to-day commercial operations throughout the region. Candidates should have a minimum of 5&ndash;10 years' post-qualification experience and a strong track record of advising on complex commercial agreements in a multi-jurisdictional environment, ideally with prior exposure to the UAE or wider Middle East market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3mth Contract &ndash; M&amp;A and Corporate Finance Lawyer (Sovereign Wealth Fund &ndash; UAE)
 
 
 
 A major sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a lawyer with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and investment transactions to join its in-house legal function on a contract basis. The successful candidate will advise on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, minority investments, and associated corporate restructurings across a range of sectors, including technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and financial services. The role will involve working alongside senior investment professionals and external counsel on high-value, complex transactions. Candidates should have a minimum of 5&ndash;10 years' post-qualification experience, with a strong grounding in M&amp;A documentation, due diligence processes, and shareholders' agreement negotiations, preferably gained at a leading international law firm or comparable in-house environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6mth Contract &ndash; Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer (Financial Services Group &ndash; UAE)
 
 
 
 A leading banking and financial services group with its regional headquarters in the UAE is seeking a corporate commercial lawyer to sit within its in-house legal and compliance function and advise on a high volume of commercial contracts and procurement matters. The role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology and outsourcing agreements, professional services contracts, data processing arrangements, and strategic vendor partnerships, as well as advising on regulatory and operational risk issues arising from third-party engagements. The successful candidate will work closely with procurement, IT, and business transformation teams across the group. Candidates should have a minimum of 4&ndash;8 years' post-qualification experience, with demonstrable expertise in commercial contracts work, ideally gained within or advising the banking, insurance, or broader financial services sector. Familiarity with DIFC or ADGM regulatory frameworks would be advantageous.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?
 
 
 
 Peerpoint stands apart in the legal market. With over a decade of pioneering experience, we have been at the forefront of shaping legal consulting into a credible and rewarding career path, one that ranks alongside traditional private practice and in-house roles as a first-class option. Backed by the full strength of A&amp;O Shearman, we offer a level of institutional support that no other provider can match.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Empowering your development
 
 &ndash; our specialist team works alongside you to support your growth at every stage. You will have unrestricted access to A&amp;O Shearman's training programmes, professional development resources and networking events, together with the opportunity to broaden your skill set through A&amp;O Shearman's Advanced Delivery &amp; Solutions businesses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Only the best for you
 
 &ndash; we place you with leading global organisations and exceptional opportunities, carefully selecting engagements that reflect your goals and specialist expertise. On every assignment, you will have direct access to A&amp;O Shearman partners, professional support lawyers and an extensive library of knowledge resources.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Let your priorities lead
 
 &ndash; striking the right balance between work and life has never been more important. Whether you wish to pursue personal passions, spend more time with family, or take an extended break to travel, we give you the freedom to design a career on your own terms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Futureproof your career
 
 &ndash; our team offers personalised coaching and mentoring to ensure you capitalise on the full breadth of opportunities open to you. By building a deep understanding of your goals and providing support at every turn, we help you flourish today and well into the future.
 
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