Location :- United Arab Emirates
Employment Type :- Full-Time
Website :- www.staffconnect.ae
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Consultant to provide expert legal advice and support across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, ensuring legal compliance while minimizing organizational risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, civil, and labor law matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and amend contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and legal notices.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Laws, local regulations, and industry standards.
- Advise management on legal risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Handle legal disputes, claims, arbitration, and litigation matters in coordination with external legal counsel.
- Review company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external law firms.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate governance activities.
- Conduct legal research and provide updates on changes in UAE legislation.
- Maintain legal documentation and confidential records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
- Master’s Degree (LL.M.) is preferred.
- UAE legal qualification or professional certification is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5–10 years of legal consulting experience in the UAE.
- Experience with corporate and commercial law.
- Previous experience working with law firms or corporate legal departments is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of UAE Federal Laws, Commercial Law, Civil Law, Labour Law, and Corporate Governance.
- Excellent legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English and Arabic).
- Experience in sectors such as Construction, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Banking, Healthcare, or Government.
- Familiarity with DIFC and ADGM legal frameworks is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Legal Research
- Contract Management
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Negotiation
- Dispute Resolution
- Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Ethics
- Time Management
- Decision-Making