Vice President - Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

Vice President/ Senior Vice President (Commercial & Corporate Functions)

Are you an experienced Commercial Lawyer (7-8+ PQE) with a background in leading in-house legal support for major corporate transformation projects?

Our client is hiring a Vice President or Senior Vice President to be the primary legal partner to its core corporate functions.

This strategic, high impact role calls for a lawyer with strong previous experience from top tier private practice who has transitioned into a highly commercial, fast paced in house environment.

The Opportunity

Based in Abu Dhabi, this role is not typical "Corporate Law" - it is a critical commercial role focused on operational excellence and change.

Key Focus Areas

• Commercial Contracting: High volume drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of complex agreements (MSAs, NDAs, Licensing, Outsourcing) across Procurement, IT, and Human Capital.
• Transformation & Change: Providing strategic legal support to corporate functions undergoing change and improvement projects.
• Proactive Risk Management: Ensuring compliance and managing legal risk across all operational matters.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Serving as the dedicated legal liaison for senior management across IT, Procurement, and HR, etc.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 7 8+ years Post Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Background: Must have current/recent in house experience with an earlier background in a reputable international law firm.
• Geographic Preference: Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in London or other major international financial centers.
• Skill Set: Proven ability to manage complex internal stakeholders, drive commercially viable solutions, and adapt quickly to an entrepreneurial environment.

Seniority level: Mid Senior level.

Employment type: Full time.

Job function: Legal and Finance.

Industries: Legal Services, Law Practice, and Financial Services.

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