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Senior Legal Counsel (Middle East M&amp;A and New Schools) Location: Dubai, UAE Nord Anglia Education the world s leading private school s organisation is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel (Middle East M&amp;A and New Schools). You will be joining the Legal team in our Middle East Region. If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you. In the role of Senior Legal Counsel (Middle East M&amp;A and New Schools), you will be responsible for playing a senior and leading role in the provision of legal support to Nord Anglia and its Middle East Region in their M&amp;A and new school expansion activity, providing pragmatic, commercial and strategic legal advice. The role: As Senior Legal Counsel (Middle East M&amp;A and New Schools) your focus will be to: Acquisitions / Integration • Support the inorganic growth of the Group through assisting with the execution of M&amp;A transactions, providing comprehensive legal support for all aspects of M&amp;A transactions in your Region, throughout the whole deal lifecycle, including drafting and reviewing transaction documents, conducting due diligence, assessing legal risks, record keeping, as well as ensuring internal policies and procedures are followed. • Support on integration of newly acquired schools in your Region, including addressing issues identified in the due diligence, transfer of contracts, regulatory compliance, post-closing restructuring matters, etc. Real Estate • Support the organic growth of the Group through assisting with the execution of greenfield developments, school expansion projects and lease renewals. Risk Management • Lead region-specific projects to transform operational practice and risk management for organic and inorganic growth activities • Advise on key corporate governance policies and procedures, and lead on the internal approvals process The Successful Candidate will possess: • Experienced lawyer with 5+ years PQE in M&amp;A and Real Estate development projects. • Training in an international law firm. • Prior in-house experience desirable. • Knowledge and experience working with international laws and cross border transactions. • Experience working with senior management teams. • Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills. • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. • High-level drafting and negotiation skills. • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across a broad range of stakeholders. See full job description, here . About Us Nord Anglia Education is the world s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students. By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world. We encourage individuals to join us with our Create your Future mindset we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

Senior Legal Counsel

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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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The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)

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 Confidential Search
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A leading regional investment and asset management group is seeking a
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 to join its Dubai office. The company manages a diversified portfolio of real estate and investment assets across the GCC and internationally, with a focus on sustainable growth, governance, and long-term value creation.
 
 
 
 
 
 This newly created position will play a key role in supporting the Head of Legal and the wider executive team on all legal and governance matters. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor across the business, providing commercial legal guidance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance frameworks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Provide strategic legal support across corporate, commercial, and real estate matters.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including joint ventures, development agreements, investment transactions, leases, and service contracts.
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 Advise on corporate structuring, M&amp;A, capital markets, and regulatory compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Support governance requirements for listed and private entities, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
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 Manage external counsel and coordinate cross-border legal advice where required.
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 Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
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 Support board and shareholder matters including resolutions, filings, and corporate secretarial activities.
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Law from a recognised institution; qualified lawyer (UK, Australia, or equivalent common law jurisdiction preferred).
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 Minimum 10 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience, ideally combining top-tier private practice and in-house experience within investment, asset management, or real estate sectors.
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 Proven ability to advise senior executives and boards on complex legal and governance issues.
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 Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural communication ability.
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 Experience in listed company governance, capital markets, or fund structures is highly advantageous.
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 Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai.
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 What&rsquo;s on Offer
 
 
 
 This is an opportunity to join a high-performing leadership team within a dynamic and fast-growing investment group. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value transactions and a broad range of strategic initiatives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
 
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Air Arabia

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 Job description:
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 Assists the Legal Department in all legal work pertaining to Air Arabia and its Subsidiaries to ensure the securing and protection of the Company&rsquo;s assets, as well as legal and contractual rights.&nbsp; This includes but not limited to: commercial contracting, litigation and arbitration formalities, licensing, and projects coordinating.&nbsp; Carries responsibilities with utmost confidentiality and in alignment with law and regulations to ensure Company&rsquo;s corporate image is positively reflected and maintained.
 
 
 Key Result Responsibilities
 
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 Extends support to Air Arabia Group (AAG) &amp; its Subsidiaries by providing legal advisory&nbsp;on all issues related to risks, law, &amp; regulations including contracts, service level agreements, complaints, disputes, etc.
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 Develops &amp; maintains effective legal &amp; regulatory risk control frameworks and processes in accordance with AAG standards and business objectives.
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 Develops thorough commercial recommendations and due diligence based on the requirements.
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 Initiates, reviews &amp; edits contracts of different nature according to agreed terms and conditions.
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 Represents AAG in relationships with business partners and external parties&nbsp;to facilitate work-flow and operations pertaining to legal and contracting day-to-day activities.
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 Takes a leading role in structuring joint ventures/mergers, managing licenses and establishments&rsquo; formation/renewal formalities of company and its subsidiaries.
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 Provides supervision to external specialized legal parties to ensure all legal cases and disputes are being addressed and managed effectively.
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 Supervises the In-house workflow of all litigation formalities and mechanisms; reviews notices, collates/reviews evidences and proofs from different sources to be considered for legal actions.
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 Profile description:
 
 
 
 Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)
 
 
 -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must be Qualified Lawyer, preferably in Commercial or Corporate law
 
 -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law or equivalent from a recognized university; Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred
 
 -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional membership of Legal associations&nbsp;
 
 - &nbsp; &nbsp;Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
 
 -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent business writing and reporting skills.
 
 
 Work Experience
 
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 10+ years of experience as a lawyer or senior legal counsel in a multinational organization or law firm.&nbsp;
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 UAE/Country experience and knowledge of UAE/Country regulations, litigation and arbitration mechanism is a must.
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 Worked closely with senior level attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
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 Proven good skills pertaining to managing court cases and disputes formalities, documents, and follow up.
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 Experienced in initiating, drafting, and managing contracts of various nature.
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 Previous experience dealing with Government Affairs and/or Airport Authorities is an advantage.
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 Proven strong skills in analyzing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending effective solutions from legal aspect.
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 Cost-oriented, possesses effective persuasive, negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills.
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Barclay Simpson

About the Opportunity Barclay Simpson is actively searching for an experienced lawyer in the Project, Export and Infrastructure finance spaces for a longstanding in house client. Our client, a truly global financial services organization, continues to grow in Project Finance, Export Finance and Infrastructure Finance and is seeking additional counsel to support business growth. Ideally based in Dubai, we are also open to UK based candidates willing to relocate. Key Responsibilities & Qualifications <ul> <li>Target PQE 6-10 years (experienced associate/senior associate or equivalent in house). Ability to advise the business on technical legal matters efficiently and timely.</li> <li>Provide legal support for Project Finance, Export Finance and Infrastructure Finance transactions.</li> <li>Ability to manage and counsel on complex international transactions.</li> </ul> Benefits Flexible working arrangements and a strong tax free compensation package. Employment Details <ul> <li>Seniority level: Mid Senior</li> <li>Employment type: Full time</li> <li>Job function: Legal</li> <li>Industries: Legal Services</li> </ul> Location Get notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?cVAb9OF4hnromCt4JH9I6TQRKrhLAITzz" width="0" height="0" />

MENA Recruit

The Role
 We are representing a large, fast-growing regional group with diversified operations across real estate, investments, and commercial ventures. The organisation is known for its dynamic environment and expanding footprint across the GCC. The Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) will play a strategic and operational role in supporting business units on a wide range of commercial transactions and corporate projects. The position offers significant exposure to cross-functional work within a sophisticated in-house legal environment. Responsibilities include: 1. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, joint ventures, procurement, supply, and service contracts. 2. Advising management on commercial, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. 3. Managing external counsel and ensuring consistent, cost-effective legal support. 4. Supporting internal stakeholders on commercial operations, compliance, and contract risk. 5. Contributing to internal policy frameworks, templates, and process improvement initiatives.
 
Requirements
 1. Common law qualified (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or South Africa). 2. Trained at a top-tier international law firm (Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or comparable). 3. Minimum 5 years PQE, with strong commercial and regional (GCC/MENA) experience. 4. Holding 1–2 years of in-house experience in a large commercial organisation or corporate group. 5. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident operating in a fast-paced environment. 6. Must be in the UAE 7. Ideally, can join within 1-2 months Preferred exposure (advantageous but not essential): 1. Funds, finance (including Islamic/Sharia-compliant), or real estate transactions. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalJobsUAE #InHouseCounsel #CommercialLaw #LegalCounselDubai #CorporateLaw #GCCLawyers #RealEstateLaw #IslamicFinance #MENAJobs
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial

Client of Michael Page

<div> <div> <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on acquisitions, leases, joint ventures, and development contracts</li> <li>Conduct thorough legal due diligence and identify regulatory risks</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal aspects of transactions</li> <li>Liaise with government entities to ensure project compliance</li> <li>Resolve legal disputes through negotiation, settlement, or litigation</li> <li>Support zoning, permitting, and land use matters for development projects</li> <li>Develop internal legal policies and deliver training on real estate law and risk management</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div>

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