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Tabby

Tabby is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Specialist with 1-2 years of experience in the legal sector. The candidate must possess an understanding of UAE laws and regulations, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role will involve assisting with legal documentation, contract management, and providing general administrative support to the legal department in the UAE office.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and corporate resolutions.</li>
<li>Support the legal team with contract lifecycle management, including tracking execution, renewals, and terminations.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and summarize findings on UAE laws, regulations, and compliance requirements along with providing support in relation to regulatory filings.</li>
<li>Maintain legal files, databases, and documentation in an organized and secure manner.</li>
<li>Liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies as required.</li>
<li>Monitor and track changes in local laws and regulations that may impact the business.</li>
<li>Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.</li>
<li>Provide general administrative support to the legal department.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.</li>
<li>Minimum of 1 2 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably within the UAE.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of UAE laws and regulatory landscape.</li>
<li>Familiarity with contract management software or legal tech tools.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).</li>
<li>High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Proactive, resourceful, and a team player with a high level of integrity and professionalism.</li>
</ul>

Legal Specialist

Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services

<div><div>Providing legal opinion and consultation to the organizational units within the Corporation during the drafting and development of legislations and laws related to the Corporation&rsquo;s functions at the level of the Emirate of Dubai.
Raising awareness among the organizational units regarding new laws and legislations or amendments at the local or federal level.
Providing legal consultation to the organizational units concerning agreements, memoranda of understanding, and local and federal meetings in the legislative and legal fields.
Providing legal consultation and recommendations during the development of policies and work procedures to ensure the legal protection of the Corporation.
Providing legal advice to raise employees&rsquo; awareness of the legal concepts and aspects surrounding institutional and administrative work.
Reviewing legislations governing legal work in the Emirate and comparing them with other legislations at the federal and local levels, and assessing their impact on the legislations applied within the Corporation.
Supervising the review of documents of a legal nature and providing opinions and recommendations to the organizational units of the Corporation.
Conducting legal studies and research on issues of legal dimensions at the local and federal levels.
Analyzing the causes of violations that may be committed by the Corporation&rsquo;s employees and providing recommendations to update service policies and procedures to minimize such violations or their related rates.
Providing legal advice or expertise regarding lawsuits filed by or against the Corporation.
Attending specialized committee meetings upon request, including providing legal expertise on topics or issues that have legal aspects requiring interpretation and legal classification.
Following up on all legal and legislative developments within the Emirate.
Implementing the system, policies, and programs related to information management.
Performing any other tasks related to the work of the office or as per the approved directives.<div> 
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Qualifications<div></div> 
Master&rsquo;s degree / Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law or an equivalent field.<ul><li> 
Master&rsquo;s degree requires 9 years of experience in the legal field or an equivalent area.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree requires 11 years of experience in the legal field or an equivalent area.</li></ul></div></div><div></div>

Chief Legal Specialist

MHMarkets

International Legal & Compliance Specialist (Chinese Speaker)Job Type: Full-TimeLocation: DubaiReports To: Senior Operations ManagerNationality: Any nationality (Chinese speaking mandatory) Value Proposition:● Safeguard compliance for billion-dollar cross-border transactions.● Participate in core due diligence for major M&A projects.● Collaborate with top-tier international law firms. Core Responsibilities:1. Legal Risk Management● Review commercial contracts (sales agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements).● Maintain a contract template library and update legal clauses regularly.● Design transaction structures and provide legal risk mitigation advice.● Handle legal disputes and coordinate litigation/arbitration. 2. Compliance Monitoring● Review marketing content for religious sensitivity.● Ensure regulatory compliance for financial products.● Develop content review standards and processes for websites.● Track and update regional legal/policy changes. 3. M&A Project Management● Support legal due diligence.● Participate in M&A agreement negotiations and drafting.● Design transaction structures and risk-hedging solutions.● Coordinate cross-border regulatory approvals. 4. External Resource Management● Select and manage external legal teams.● Review legal service fees and establish evaluation systems for law firms.● Coordinate multi-regional legal collaborations. 5. Compliance Protocol Management● Develop jurisdictional compliance manuals and emergency response mechanisms.● Organize legal compliance training.● Update risk prevention plans regularly. Requirements:1. Graduated from a top law school; legal professional qualification required.2. 5+ years of cross-border legal experience (in-house or law firm).3. Knowledge of Islamic finance law/UK-US contract law preferred.4. Experience with AI-powered contract review tools.5. Exceptional bilingual (English/Chinese) drafting skills (IELTS 7.5/TOEFL 105+).

International Legal & compliance specialist (Chinese Speaker)

TELUS Digital Middle East FZ-LLC

Job Title Data Partner Remote Legal Content Specialist for AI Training (Part Time) Job Description Data Partner Remote Legal Content Specialist for AI Training (Part Time) Role Summary TELUS Digital is looking for a highly skilled Legal Subject Matter Expert to join our global AI community as a remote Data Partner. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the chance to use your law expertise to help train next-generation AI models. You ll develop advanced legal question-and-answer sets that require deep reasoning and demonstrate domain authority, directly influencing how AI understands legal concepts. Employment Overview Job Location: Remote Industry: Information Technology and Services Function: Writing / Editing Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any Job Type: Part Time, Remote Core Duties * Create challenging legal Q&amp;A sets based on real-world scenarios * Ensure each question promotes analytical thinking and problem-solving * Deliver clear, concise, and academically accurate solutions * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and consistency in content Candidate Requirements * Bachelor's or Master s degree in Law (or equivalent qualification) * Proficiency in English with exceptional legal writing skills * Ability to break down complex legal topics into understandable formats * Willingness to complete a subject-specific test and ID verification * Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines Why Join Us * Remote work with flexible hours perfect for academics or legal professionals * Play a key role in shaping how AI understands and applies legal logic * Competitive pay based on your area of expertise and contribution * Join a trusted global AI community supporting top AI developers worldwide * Contribute to responsible AI that meets the highest academic standards

Data Partner Remote Legal Content Specialist

Hitachi Energy

Legal Counsel: General Business includes advice/counsel across multiple areas of business law related to an organization s legal rights and obligations, including: Providing legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (e.g., corporate law, real estate, tax, business litigation, transactions/anti-trust, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, corporate governance, ethics, etc.). Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations. Identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues of legal risk. Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters. May represent/advocate for an organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities. In-house legal counsel may also be accountable for liaising with external legal counsel on complex legal issues A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Legal Counsel

<div><div>About Emirates Global Aluminium
</div><div>Emirates Global Aluminium is the world&rsquo;s biggest &lsquo;premium aluminium&rsquo; producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry. EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.</div> 
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JOB PURPOSE:</div>
<div>
Provides expert legal advice and guidance to EGA group (including subsidiaries in the UAE, Europe, USA, China, Korea, Guinea, and Singapore), within the applicable legislation, in line with the corporate strategy to optimally resolve legal issues, contain legal risks and support Management&rsquo;s decision making.Supports the Chief Legal &amp; Ethics Officer in the day-to-day operations to achieve the defined quality standards and operational excellence across the function.</div> 
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</div>
<div>
Strategic Contribution</div>
<ul>
<li>Supports the implementation of the department strategy ensuring alignment to functional strategy, EGA&rsquo;s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.</li>
<li>Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental strategy and related strategic plans, which are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization.</li>
<li>Ensures the provision of subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and provide counsel to EGA leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of EGA&rsquo;s strategy and functional strategies.</li></ul> 
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Leadership</div>
<ul>
<li>Manages the effective achievement of department objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating team to maximise performance.</li>
<li>Supports the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.</li>
<li>Acts as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to ensure the establishment of a value driven culture within the organization.</li>
<li>managers of active contracts, including supporting international subsidiaries (where relevant).</li>
<li>Provides training to Areas to heighten awareness of rights, liabilities, and obligations in ongoing contracts. Assesses systems that the Area has in place to monitor ongoing contractual obligations and conducts periodic reviews of the relevant Areas to ensure they are aware of, and adhering to, their contractual obligations and reporting requirements.</li></ul> 
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Policies, Processes &amp; Procedures</div>
<ul>
<li>Supports the implementation of functional specifications, policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls covering all areas of General Counsel/Legal Affairs operations so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provides significant input in the development and implementation of legal, ethics and compliance policies and procedures. Effective communication and implementation of all applicable policies.</li>
<li>Considers and implements innovative solutions where appropriate (particularly in relation to managing costs and streamlining the contract drafting, negotiation and execution process), maintaining an awareness of advancements in technology applicable to the Function.
</li><li>Supports Function in transitioning to Document Management System and ensures active matters are properly recorded and saved in the appropriate location.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<div>
Legal Advisory</div>
<ul>
<li>Responsible for providing cross-functional team leaders in all jurisdictions with practical, commercial, timely and strategic legal advice in respect of all corporate and commercial transactions, day-to-day operations and disputes offering business partners optimum solutions as well as assisting the business to respond appropriately to any applicable legislative or regulatory changes.</li>
<li>Proactively assists with complex transactions &ndash; identifying legal (and where appropriate commercial) issues in relation to that transaction and provides pragmatic legal analysis and possible legal and practical solutions to mitigate risk and achieve the best possible commercial outcome for EGA.</li>
<li>Provides advice across the business and in different jurisdictions on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents in a manner that avails a practical legal approach while properly managing the risks to the business.</li>
<li>Provides recommendations for addressing critical legal and policy issues to ensure that the EGA Group&rsquo;s legal and overall objectives are met in a manner consistent with its values, strategies, policies, and procedures.</li>
<li>Collaborates and coordinates with EGA Management to ensure the Function evolves to continue to provide effective advice and support alongside the changing needs of EGA&rsquo;s global business.</li>
<li>In the event of an incident (i.e., a death on-site or material property damage), provides incident response support (including 24 hours / 365-day emergency response) handling the situation with practical legal input to minimise criminal and civil liability.</li>
<li>Provides expertise advice and support with incident investigations, associated claims and reports where required. Contributes to internal lessons learned where appropriate in the post incident analysis.</li></ul> 
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Contractual</div>
<ul>
<li>Leads/ drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex contractual and other documents with a view to minimising legal exposure and risk for the EGA Group across all jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Identifies, assesses, manages, and mitigates key legal and commercial risks in contractual and other arrangements.</li>
<li>Develops standard terms of business and Standard Form Precedents for applicable business area(s), and updates the same to reflect changes in legislation, regulation or market practice and offers the relevant departments training on the same.</li>
<li>Provides business with practical advice on the risk of departing from the EGA&rsquo;s template wording and empowers decision makers to select the correct strategy to achieve EGA&rsquo;s aims.</li></ul> 
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Post-Contractual Support</div>
<ul>
<li>Provides appropriate ongoing expertise counsel and support for operations and the contract managers of active contracts, including supporting international subsidiaries (where relevant).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provides training to Areas to heighten awareness of rights, liabilities, and obligations in ongoing contracts. Assesses systems that the Area has in place to monitor ongoing contractual obligations and conducts periodic reviews of the relevant Areas to ensure they are aware of, and adhering to, their contractual obligations and reporting requirements.</li></ul> 


Disputes Management
<ul><li>Avoids formal dispute resolution proceedings to the appropriate extent or where possible achieves mutual settlement.
</li><li>Proactively manages the conduct of any litigation, arbitration or dispute that may arise worldwide in close consultation with the Chief Legal &amp; Ethics Officer, external counsel, and all relevant internal stakeholders.</li></ul> 


Knowledge Building
<ul>
<li>Responsible for keeping the Function and the business at large informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends that affect the business as well as assisting with the development of policies and training, as necessary.</li>
<li>Develops and enhances the knowledge of the relevant EGA teams with respect to legal concepts and updates, contracting processes, general contracting strategy, contract administration and dispute management.</li>
<li>Leads and conducts the provision of training sessions, workshops, and guidance materials as required and appropriate.</li></ul> 


Management of Outsourced Service Providers
<ul>
<li>Procures external legal support with the approval of the Chief Legal and Ethics Officer and, where applicable, in accordance with the Function&rsquo;s tendering processes.</li>
<li>Supervises and manages law firms to ensure all services are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner and meet applicable quality standards.
</li><li>Actively participates in the preparation of the Function&rsquo;s Budget by engaging with relevant business areas/subsidiaries to develop a forecast for the year&rsquo;s legal spend for that team based on expected workflow and approved projects in the pipeline.
</li><li>Responsible for spending on law firms against the Function&rsquo;s Budget and seeks to maximise efficiencies and reduce costs without impacting the quality of work and advice. Considers alternative billing arrangements and looks to maximise value-adds from law firms.
</li><li>Project manage deals and transactions in line with the approved Function Budget and agreed assumptions and scopes. Promptly notifies the Chief Legal and Ethics Officer of any material exceedances.</li></ul> 


Ethics and Compliance Support
<ul><li>Maintains an awareness of applicable compliance requirements and issues to ensure they are appropriately provided for and considered in the relevant legal documents.
</li><li>Provides assistance with investigations as and when required by the Compliance Team.</li></ul> 


Professional Development
<ul><li>Maintains appropriate awareness of the current local and international legislative and regulatory environment and complies with professional regulator&rsquo;s requirements for continuous professional development.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Attends relevant internal training and actively engages with external consultants and experts to develop expertise and know-how.</li></ul> 
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Brand Development</div>
<ul>
<li>Develops, updates and actively promote the EGA Legal &ldquo;brand&rdquo; both internally within the EGA Group and externally. The brand must be aligned with the values and principles of the EGA Group and continue to evolve as those values and principles evolve.</li>
<li>Contributes to Thought Leadership on specific area of expertise within EGA, in the business community and online.</li>
<li>Heightened profile of EGA Legal both internally and externally by the Senior Legal Counsel acting as Ambassador for the Function.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
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Stakeholder Management</div>
<ul>
<li>Develops strong working relationships with the members of the Executive Committees and key personnel from relevant business areas to achieve the status of trusted advisor to relevant stakeholders, including the Chief Legal &amp; Ethics Officer.</li>
<li>Enhances effective coordination and communication with all internal and external entities (such as the company&rsquo;s internal business units, vendors, suppliers, contractors, service providers, etc.) with highest standards of business ethics, to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner.</li>
<li>Represents EGA in all related forums as assigned by leadership and promotes sharing of best practices and effective networking among industrial experts to obtain optimum benefits and enhance the knowledge base for EGA.</li></ul> 
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Reporting</div>
<ul>
<li>Ensures that all Functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet EGA requirements, policies, and quality standards.</li></ul> 


Authority/ Decision making:
<ul>
<li>The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to operate with a high level of autonomy but to advise the Chief Legal and Ethics Officer on all material and strategic issues of any nature in a timely and coherent manner.</li>
</ul><ul><li>The Senior Legal Counsel exercises financial authority as per the levels established by the EGA Delegation of Authority.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<div>
QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS:</div>

Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law from an internationally reputable university together with a legal qualification from any of the UK, US, or certain Commonwealth countries.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Experience:
<ul>
<li>Minimum 10 years&rsquo; post qualification experience in a combination of top-tier international law firm (preferably UK or US) and as an in-house legal counsel within a corporate setting.</li>
<li>Subject matter expert/ specialist in a particular legal field (i.e., a shipping law specialist, a construction law specialist, finance law specialist, etc).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience in international cross-border transactions and projects.</li>
<li>Experience working at all levels of management consulting with senior business leadership and stakeholders.</li></ul> 


Skills:
<ul>
<li>Legal Skills: Highly knowledgeable of legal principles with strong drafting and negotiation, problem solving, innovative and critical thinking and research skills. Ability to negotiate, draft and vet contracts that address complex and difficult issues. Should have a solution-focused outlook and be commercially astute.</li>
<li>Communication Skills: Should demonstrate exceptionally good communication skills both in written and verbal form. Must have the ability to speak articulately and persuasively to individuals at senior management level. Impact is significant - the role is a sensitive position that demands messages and instructions be clearly given both internally and externally to EGA&rsquo;s partners and governing bodies. The candidate will also need exceptional communication skills in his or her legal drafting capacity since legal documentation needs to clear, concise, unambiguous, and conclusive, leaving as little room as possible for subsequent misinterpretation or exploitation.
</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: High ethical standards. A strategic and creative thinker, he or she must be result-orientated as well as detail orientated, be flexible and welcoming to change, have excellent planning and organizational skills, he or she will have an ability to manage numerous simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines, he or she will be meticulous, have exceptionally good problem-solving skills, and possess the ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty and stress.
</li><li>People Skills: Must be a people person and be capable of forming strong, lasting, and meaningful relationships with others (at all levels of seniority) while maintaining firm adherence to legal standards. He or she will demonstrate confidence but remain approachable and relatable, which will inspire confidence and trust in others who will then trust in his/her insights and judgments and follow in his/her directives. Must possess a solid understanding of, and contribution to, the Function and EGA Group values, strategies, policies, and procedures.</li>
</ul><ul><li>MS Office: Must be technology adept and have excellent computer skills. He or she must display exceptionally good MS Office, MS Excel and PowerPoint skills that will be necessary for the drafting of various legal documents and for the creation of engaging presentations as required.</li></ul></div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Like Home by Dar Al Zain

Position Summary:The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing and resolving all legal matters related to the company&rsquo;s holiday home and short-term rental operations. This includes handling rental disputes, coordinating with police and regulatory authorities (such as DTCM), responding to complaints, and ensuring full legal compliance with all applicable laws and licensing requirements. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests while maintaining professional relationships with clients, tenants, and authorities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Dispute Resolution:</li><li>Handle all rental and tenancy disputes between guests, owners, and the company.</li><li>Draft, review, and send legal notices, settlement agreements, and related correspondence.</li><li>Represent the company in mediation and settlement discussions.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance:</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) regulations and other applicable local laws governing holiday homes.</li><li>Liaise with DTCM officials regarding registration, licensing, and inspection matters.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving short-term rental laws and implement required changes in internal processes.</li><li>Police &amp; Authority Liaison:</li><li>Coordinate and represent the company in all police-related matters involving guests, property owners, or operational incidents.</li><li>Prepare and submit required reports or documentation to authorities as needed.</li><li>Complaints Management:</li><li>Investigate and resolve guest or owner complaints with a legal and compliance perspective.</li><li>Recommend solutions to prevent reoccurrence and ensure adherence to company standards.</li><li>Contracts &amp; Legal Documentation:</li><li>Draft and review lease agreements, MOUs, and service contracts related to property management and rentals.</li><li>Ensure all documents are legally sound and protect the company&rsquo;s interests.</li><li>Internal Support &amp; Advisory:</li><li>Provide legal advice and guidance to management and operational teams.</li><li>Conduct regular compliance training and awareness sessions for staff.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Master&rsquo;s degree or professional legal certification is a plus.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of legal experience in real estate, property management, or holiday home sector (UAE experience preferred).</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE tenancy laws, DTCM regulations, and short-term rental compliance.</li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).</li><li>Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously with discretion and professionalism.</li></ul>Key Competencies:<ul><li>Strong legal drafting and analytical skills</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Professional demeanor and ethical judgment</li><li>Strong relationship management with authorities</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Legal Officer – Holiday Homes & Rental Disputes

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