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Multiply Group

Overview Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Legal Officer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing tailored legal support across all commercial matters for our subsidiaries. This includes overseeing contract negotiations, managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice to the management team. Responsibilities <ul><li>Serve as the go-to legal advisor for subsidiary teams, providing day-to-day legal support and strategic guidance across various business functions</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including technology agreements, media-related agreements, NDAs, supply agreements, service contracts, and licensing agreements. Represent the company in negotiations with external parties and governmental authorities</li><li>Develop and maintain standardised legal templates (e.g., contracts, agreements, policies) to ensure consistency and efficiency across subsidiaries. Update templates to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or company policies</li><li>Provide legal advice and support on employment-related matters, including employee contracts, workplace policies, dispute resolution, terminations, and compliance with labour laws</li><li>Identify legal risks within the subsidiaries' operations and proactively advise on risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests</li><li>Work closely with various teams across the subsidiaries, building strong working relationships. Provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives while ensuring legal compliance. Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to understand the company's strategic objectives and provide tailored legal solutions</li><li>Provide and / or review legal opinions on a wide range of commercial issues, such as corporate governance, employment matters, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance</li><li>Advise on legal compliance across all areas affecting subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific regulations</li><li>Manage and resolve legal disputes or potential litigation involving subsidiaries, working closely with external counsel when necessary</li><li>Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, shareholder agreements, and board-related matters</li><li>Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international laws</li><li>Stay updated on legal developments in commercial law and provide proactive solutions to potential legal challenges</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>A law degree from an accredited institution</li><li>At least 8 years PQE in commercial law, preferably in-house</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate governance and commercial contracts</li><li>Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts with a commercial mindset</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders</li><li>Experience in working in the UAE</li></ul> Senioriy level <ul><li>Mid-Senior level</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li>Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li>Legal</li></ul> Industries <ul><li>IT Services and IT Consulting</li></ul>

Legal Officer

Al Ramz Corporation

A financial services firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief HR Officer and Head of Business Support. The role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in corporate finance advisory, a Bachelor's in Law, and fluency in Arabic and English. The incumbent will direct legal strategy, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide guidance on governance matters. Strong negotiation skills and extensive corporate law knowledge are mandatory.

Senior VP, Legal & Corporate Governance

PPOAR

Job Title: Legal Adviser - Indian Nationals Only We are a reputable law firm based in Abu Dhabi, seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Adviser to join our team. This position is open exclusively to Indian nationals. As a Legal Adviser, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to clients on various matters, including contracts, agreements, and legal disputes. You will also be required to conduct legal research and draft legal documents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Adviser or similar role in the UAE. You must also have excellent knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of labor law, commercial law, and civil litigation. This is a part-time position with flexible working hours. You must be available to work on weekends if needed. The salary for this role is $1000 per month. Please note that this position does not include accommodation or visa sponsorship. Candidates must currently have valid residence visas or be willing to arrange their own sponsorship. We welcome applications from all genders for this role. Fluency in English is preferred but not required. If you are a highly motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills looking for an exciting opportunity in the legal field in Abu Dhabi, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! This job is active and accepting applications.

Legal adviser

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

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 Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the business area
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Legal &amp; Board Secretariat team works with internal and external stakeholders to advise on legal and company secretarial issues, including corporate governance activities, all banking and corporate legal issues and certain types of litigation affecting our business activities and assets. We provide professional legal services for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and its subsidiaries by addressing legal risks, providing creative solutions, and identifying opportunities for our business partners. As a key control partner for ADCB, we understand the businesses we support and their ultimate customer, shareholder and employee goals. The Legal &amp; Board Secretariat team advices ADCB on remaining in line with international financial services regulations and legislation. Our experts collaborate with stakeholders all over the bank to deal with a wide range of critical business issues &ndash; from banking, corporate and commercial laws to litigation, investigations, mergers and acquisitions and governance.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in banking.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In this role, your key responsibilities include
 
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 Provide advice to the business on the legal implications of commercial decisions and transaction structures under the guidance of Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Manage simple to moderately complex transactions by liaising with external counsel (if required) and the business to achieve commercial aims and provide necessary drafting and project management support to Documentation Unit.
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 Manage the initial steps to anticipate, identify and manage legal risks including proactively identifying legal issues and progressing team efforts to improve legal risks and the bank&rsquo;s legal infrastructure at an appropriate cost.
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 Assist with training colleagues across the bank on legal issues and generally increasing awareness of legal issues.
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 Assist with selecting and managing external counsel and ensuring that external counsel service and costs are appropriate at all times.
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 The ideal candidate should have the following experience:
 
 
 
 
 
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 At least 4 years of legal experience (where appropriate, in banking/finance or other required and relevant areas of specialism, such as commercial law) from a reputable/recognized law firm and/or regional or international bank.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from a recognized/reputable university in law, or another degree and a recognized conversion course.
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 Admission to practice in a civil or common law country desirable (but not required).
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 Problem solving skills, analytical skills
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 Good communication skills
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 Early leadership skills
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 Drafting capabilities and expert written and spoken English / Arabic skills are essential.
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 What we offer:
 
 
 
 
 Comprehensive Benefits Package
 
 : This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
 
 
 
 Flexible and Remote Working Options
 
 : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
 
 
 
 Learning and Development Opportunities
 
 : We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.
 
 
 
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Legal Counsel (UAEN Talents Only)

Al Masaood

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 1- Ensure all company contracts are legally compliant, accurately drafted, and aligned with organizational objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 2-Protect the Group&rsquo;s legal and commercial interests through effective negotiation, due diligence, and risk management.
 
 
 
 
 
 3-Support the Legal Manager and Direcotr as well as the business units with expert legal advice to enable informed and strategic decision making.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 1- Lead the review, analysis, and negotiation of complex legal contracts to ensure compliance and protect the company&rsquo;s interests.
 
 
 
 
 
 2- Conduct and oversee due diligence processes to identify contractual risks and propose effective mitigation measures.
 
 
 
 
 
 3- Draft and refine contract terms to align with legal requirements and organizational goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 4- Provide strategic legal support and advice to the Legal Manager and business departments.
 
 
 
 
 
 5- Manage the entire contract lifecycle &mdash; from execution to renewal, amendment, and termination.
 
 
 
 
 
 6- Maintain and update the legal register of agreements, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
 
 
 
 
 
 7- Conduct legal research and oversee translation of legal documents when necessary.
 
 
 
 
 
 8- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity in all English legal drafting and documentation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Education:
 
 
 
 1- Bachelor of Law
 
 
 2- 3 to 5 years of experience as in-house legal advisor or similar role
 
 
 3- Excellent drafting and communication skills
 
 
 4- Contracts management
 
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Contracts Officer (Legal)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Ensure all legal documentation, fund/DPM structures, and investment contracts comply with UAE and international regulations
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 Work closely with compliance, risk, and finance teams to assess legal risks
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 Lead interactions with regional and international regulators
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 Develop legal frameworks to enhanc e governance and legal compliance
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 Support dispute resolution and litigation matters related to investments and corporate governance. Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM)
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 Fund Management, Technology, International Risk and Compliance
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Senior Legal Counsel

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 Overview
 
 
 
 
 About AIQ:
 
 
 
 AIQ is an Abu Dhabi based joint venture company between Presight and ADNOC, which focuses on developing artificial intelligence technologies. AIQ develops and commercializes AI products and applications for energy world. It aims in providing end-to-end solutions by using its data, cloud and talents to develop AI solutions that seek to reduce costs and generate revenue for its clients. AIQ embodies an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that embraces challenges to push boundaries and seeks to welcome professionals to its team that share the desire to make meaningful and impactful contributions to its mission. Always on the cutting edge of technology, AIQ provides its talent all the opportunities to thrive and excel. Working at AIQ includes dealing with massive data sets, an AI infrastructure that is powered by the latest NVIDIA GPU cloud computing platform and access to limitless computing, storage and network resources.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 AIQ is looking for a General Counsel to plan, lead and direct the Legal, Governance &amp; Compliance Function, providing expert advice to AIQ on all legal, governance &amp; compliance matters to mitigate risks and resolve disputes, provide expert advice and ensuring AIQ stakeholders abide with applicable laws and regulations as well as AIQ internal policies.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and direct the development of the Legal, Governance, Compliance and ESG strategies in line with AIQ&rsquo;s strategy, ensuring alignment and integration with other interfacing function strategies across AIQ (including provision of strategic advice for AIQ vision, mission and objectives, to meet UAE National Strategies for AI, Sustainability and Net Zero.
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 Develop and implement AIQ&rsquo;s delegating authority.
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 Implement and enhance AIQ governance model and framework and manage AIQ governance practices including policies &amp; procedure, ESG and ISO certification.
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 Establish and implement AIQ Legal, Governance and Compliance policies and procedures including code of conduct, and assume responsibility for raising awareness and ensure proper compliance of these rule/codes of conduct.
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 Hold the responsibility of AIQ Board Secretary and manage the Board secretarial function., establish and manage AIQ Board and Management committees and ensure necessary resolutions and approvals occur in a timely manner.
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 Negotiate key transactions and manage legal risks including offering expert legal advice to senior management (including in respect of advanced technologies including AI, cloud, at-the-edge and on-prem software, SaaS, PaaS, licensing, data).
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 Oversee and advise on IP protection and registration and manage AIQ IP portfolios.
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 Keep up to date with regulatory policies and laws, be aware of legislative requirements around tech law and keep AIQ up to date with regulatory requirements including developing training programs for applicable stakeholders.
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 Manage AIQ Compliance activities including ensure that AIQ acts in compliance with relevant laws and regulations by providing effective support to all divisions and ensuring the lawful administration of the organization&rsquo;s activities.
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 Distribute and allocate day-to-day activities to direct team members and supervise execution and delivery of tasks and assignments by providing on-the-job guidance and support.
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 Negotiate key transactions and manage legal risks.
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 Manage relationships with shareholders, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders including meeting reporting requirements.
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 Manage LGC budget and related processes.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Qualification and Years of Experience
 
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s Degree in Law or related degree
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 Min. 10 years of experience required
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 Experience in Technology Law (preferred)
 
 
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 Essential Knowledge And Skills
 
 
 
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 Proficient leadership and communication skills
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 Ability to proactively prioritize workloads, working both independently and as part of a team
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 Advanced knowledge of country legal processes and regulatory bodies
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 Advanced knowledge of technology law, intellectual property and trademarks
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General Counsel (AIQ)

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