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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 To provide expert legal advice and support on all organizational matters to ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations. The role focuses on protecting the organization&rsquo;s interests, minimizing legal risks, and ensuring that all decisions and operations are legally sound.
 
 
 
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 Provide legal opinions and guidance on contracts, policies, and operational matters.
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 Draft, review, and revise agreements, MoUs, and internal documents to ensure legal accuracy and compliance.
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 Advise management on UAE Labor Law, Civil Law, and Commercial Law, particularly regarding employment, procurement, and regulatory issues.
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 Support HR in disciplinary actions, employment contracts, and dispute resolution.
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 Review and update internal policies, procedures, and templates from a legal perspective.
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 Represent or coordinate with external legal firms for litigation or arbitration cases when required.
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 Monitor and interpret legislative updates, court rulings, and government circulars affecting operations.
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 Conduct legal risk assessments and propose solutions to mitigate potential exposure.
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 Provide awareness sessions on compliance and legal best practices.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (Master&rsquo;s Degree preferred).
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 Minimum
 
 7 years
 
 of experience in legal advisory or corporate legal affairs, preferably in the UAE.
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 Strong knowledge and practical experience with
 
 UAE Labor Law
 
 and related regulations.
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in
 
 English and Arabic
 
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 Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice aligned with organizational objectives.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Legal analysis and problem-solving
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 Strong knowledge of UAE legislation
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 High attention to detail and accuracy
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 Ethical judgment and confidentiality
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 Effective communication and advisory skills
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Legal Advisor

ENEC Operations

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 Job Title: Legal Counsel (Nawah)
 
 
 Posting Date: 8 Oct 2025
 
 
 Requisition ID: 2930
 
 
 Company: NAWAH (ENEC Operations)
 
 
 Location: HQ - Abu Dhabi
 
 
 Posting Status: Active Recruitment
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 Key Activities, Responsibility &amp; Accountability
 
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities (contd.)
 
 
 
 Professional Certifications
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Experience
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Legal Counsel (Nawah)

Hays

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 Your new company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The client is a government backed digital media company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your new role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As Senior Legal Counsel, your role will focus on providing strategic legal advice and managing complex transactions to support the company&rsquo;s growth and compliance objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will also contribute to broader corporate initiatives, lead M&amp;A transactions, support investment activities, advise on commercial contracts, and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to help drive the company&rsquo;s strategic goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, commercial agreements, and employment law issues.
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 Oversee M&amp;A transactions from end to end, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and execution.
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 Dealing with investment initiatives such as private equity deals, joint ventures, and fund formation.
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 Draft, analyse, and negotiate complex legal documents, including shareholder agreements, acquisition contracts, and employment terms.
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 Ensure adherence to UAE legal and regulatory frameworks while staying informed on global compliance trends.
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 Manage relationships with external legal counsel and supervise litigation or dispute resolution processes as needed.
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 Deliver proactive legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to support operational resilience.
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 Collaborate with senior leadership to advance strategic initiatives and contribute to key corporate projects.
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 What you'll need to succeed
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (required); Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus
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 Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
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 Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in M&amp;A within an international law firm and/or in-house legal environment
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 Proven track record in managing cross-border transactions and complex negotiations
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 Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and handle multiple projects simultaneously
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 Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
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 What you'll get in return
 
 
 
 
 
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 Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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Senior Legal Counsel

Avrioc Technologies

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 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 
 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 Department: Legal
 
 
 Reports to: General Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 A powerhouse legal strategist who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and innovation. You will be the guardian of the company&rsquo;s legal interests, the trusted partner to business teams, and the maestro orchestrating contract negotiations and governance formalities. Speed meets precision in this role, steering through a fast-growing environment where fintech dreams come with real-world regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including service agreements, partnership agreements, technology and licensing arrangements, NDAs, and more.
 
 
 &bull; Provide clear, concise, and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across departments, enabling quick and risk-aware decision-making.
 
 
 &bull; Prioritize workload based on business demand, risk level, and commercial criticality, ensuring timely delivery of legal support.
 
 
 &bull; Act as legal coordinator with business teams, procurement, finance, compliance, and external counsel to secure alignment and smooth execution of commercial initiatives.
 
 
 &bull; Lead corporate governance activities, including preparing resolutions, drafting Board and Committee minutes, and maintaining corporate records.
 
 
 &bull; Support organization and execution of Board Meetings, Shareholder Meetings, and Annual General Meetings, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulatory expectations.
 
 
 &bull; Support regulatory compliance and liaise with government bodies where required.
 
 
 &bull; Manage and mitigate legal risks across commercial transactions, data protection, IP, and service delivery projects.
 
 
 &bull; Contribute to developing internal policies, playbooks, and templates to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
 
 
 &bull; Cultivate strong relationships across the organization as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB or equivalent); master&rsquo;s in law or equivalent jurisdictional qualification preferred.
 
 
 &bull; Minimum 6&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years of in-house exposure.
 
 
 &bull; Strong background in commercial contracting and corporate governance with hands-on drafting experience.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to navigate high-pressure environments, multitask, and prioritize with business judgment. &bull; Solid understanding of regional corporate, commercial, and regulatory frameworks.
 
 
 &bull; Detail-focused with strong organizational skills and a solutions-driven mindset.
 
 
 &bull; Demonstrated capability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 Added Advantage:
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Experience in FinTech, payments, financial services regulations (CBUAE, ADGM, DIFC, etc.) or emerging technology sectors.
 
 
 &bull; Exposure to licensing processes, regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and working with regulators or supervisory authorities.
 
 
 &bull; Working knowledge of data protection laws, digital wallet and payments frameworks, or supply-chain finance structures.
 
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Presight

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 Overview
 
 
 
 Takamul is a joint venture established to support the Central Bank of the UAE in building and operating national-scale financial infrastructure, including Instant Payments, CBDC, the Jaywan domestic card scheme, and other priority platforms.
 
 
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 Job Summary
 
 
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 We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with deep experience in commercial and government contracting in the UAE. The successful candidate will oversee complex vendor and government agreements, support procurement activities, and ensure compliance with all applicable UAE legal and regulatory frameworks. This role requires a balance of strong legal expertise and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
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 Commercial &amp; Government Contracting
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 Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts with vendors, technology providers, and government stakeholders.
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 Provide clear and actionable legal advice to business and procurement teams on contractual structures, obligations, and risks.
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 Support contract lifecycle management to ensure timely execution and performance monitoring.
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 Procurement &amp; Vendor Engagement
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 Partner with the procurement function to ensure tendering, RFPs, and vendor selection processes are legally sound and compliant.
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 Advise on supplier performance frameworks, service-level agreements, and dispute avoidance strategies.
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 Align contract terms with JV policies and shareholder requirements.
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 Regulatory &amp; Legal Compliance
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 Ensure Takamul&rsquo;s operations and agreements comply with UAE laws, including CBUAE regulations, financial services laws, data protection, and labor law.
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 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving legislation and provide practical guidance on its impact to the business.
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 Develop and maintain internal policies and templates to standardize contracting and compliance processes.
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 Stakeholder Support
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 Act as a trusted advisor to executive management and business leaders, enabling strategic decision-making.
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 Liaise with external counsel when required, ensuring efficiency and value from outsourced legal services.
 
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 Contribute to building a culture of compliance and accountability across the organization.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
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 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD); Master of Laws (LLM) preferred.
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 Experience:
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 10+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with significant experience in the UAE.
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 Proven track record in managing complex vendor and government contracts with iregulated industries (finance, telecom, technology, or infrastructure).
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 Strong knowledge of UAE commercial, procurement, and regulatory frameworks.
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 Experience working with or advising on government-related projects is highly desirable.
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 Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency optional.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies:
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 Business-oriented with the ability to propose pragmatic legal solutions.
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 Strong negotiation and drafting skills with attention to commercial outcomes.
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 Effective communicator with senior executives, government entities, and international partners.
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 Collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-evolving JV environment.
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 Working Conditions:
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 Full-time position; hybrid/remote options as per company policy.
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Senior Legal Counsel (Presight&AIQ)

ROYAL EMIRATES TRAVEL & TOURISM

<ul><li>Position Title: Administrative Assistant to Executive Operations Officer</li></ul>Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Company: Barakat HoldingJob Purpose:The Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Operations Officer, ensuring smooth coordination of daily activities, effective communication across departments, and adherence to company standards and UAE regulations.Key Responsibilities:Administrative &amp; Office Support:<ul><li>Draft contracts, legal submissions, and authoritative legal opinions in adherence to UAE government and corporate regulations.</li><li>Prepare, review, and maintain correspondence, reports, and confidential documents.</li><li>Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner.</li><li>Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional image of the company.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.</li><li>Organize and maintain files and records, both electronic and physical.</li><li>Type, proofread, and format official documents and reports.</li><li>Order and manage office supplies and ensure timely replenishment.</li><li>Support in managing social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) as required.</li><li>Perform other administrative and operational tasks as assigned by the Executive Operations Officer.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<ul><li>Diploma or Certificate from a recognized university.</li><li>Proven experience in administrative or executive support roles (experience in a corporate or legal environment is an advantage).</li><li>Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.</li><li>Valid UAE Driving License.</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously while maintaining consistent quality and efficiency.</li><li>Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with all levels of management.</li><li>Proactive and professional approach to tasks and responsibilities.</li><li>Flexible with working hours, including occasional weekend work if required.</li><li>High standards of professionalism, punctuality, and integrity.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>administrative assistant: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li><li>English (Required)</li></ul>

Administrative Assistant

Sharafi Group Investments

Job Title: Assistant Safety OfficerLocation: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Industry: Contracting / Construction Reports to: Safety Officer / HSE Manager Employment Type: Full-TimeJob Purpose:To support the Safety Officer and HSE team in ensuring all safety standards and regulations are strictly followed at the project sites. The Assistant Safety Officer helps promote a culture of safety and compliance with UAE legal and regulatory requirements specific to the construction industry.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in implementing and monitoring Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans at the construction site.</li><li>Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.</li><li>Support in conducting toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training sessions for site workers and subcontractors.</li><li>Report unsafe acts, near misses, and incidents to the Safety Officer or HSE Manager.</li><li>Maintain proper records of safety inspections, incident reports, and risk assessments.</li><li>Ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is distributed and used correctly at the site.</li><li>Monitor and support the safe operation of machinery and equipment.</li><li>Assist in enforcing site safety rules in accordance with UAE labor law and company policies.</li><li>Support emergency preparedness drills and first aid coordination.</li><li>Coordinate with supervisors and foremen to ensure corrective actions are implemented.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or any related field.</li><li>NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, or equivalent safety certification is mandatory.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a safety assistant or HSE personnel in the UAE construction/contracting sector.</li><li>Knowledge of UAE labor laws, local authority safety regulations (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi OSHAD), and international HSE standards.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret safety data sheets, technical documents, and risk assessments.</li><li>Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safety documentation.</li></ul>Key Skills:<ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Attention to detail and situational awareness</li><li>Proactive and able to work independently under pressure</li><li>Good report writing and documentation abilities</li><li>Multilingual (English is a must; Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic is an advantage)</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Site-based role (outdoor work in construction environments)</li><li>Willingness to work long hours, including weekends or night shifts, if required</li><li>May involve travel between different project sites across the UAE</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

Safety Assistant

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