Legal Counsel

Legal & Compliance Specialist / Supervisor Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Specialist / Supervisor to support the development and implementation of the company's legal and compliance framework in the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key role in contract management, compliance governance, dispute resolution, corporate administration, and legal risk management, while providing day-to-day legal support to business operations. Key Responsibilities Legal & Compliance Framework • Establish, implement, and continuously improve the company's legal and compliance management framework, including policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines. • Develop legal and compliance work plans and ensure effective implementation across business functions. Contract Management • Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting and updating contract templates, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing legal guidance on contractual matters. • Monitor and supervise contract management practices across subsidiaries and regional entities to ensure compliance and consistency. Dispute Resolution & Risk Control • Manage litigation, arbitration, and other dispute-related matters. • Identify legal risks through case analysis and implement preventive measures to minimize future disputes and strengthen internal controls. Legal Advisory & Corporate Affairs • Build and maintain relationships with external law firms and legal service providers. • Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to business teams. • Coordinate corporate registration, license renewals, regulatory filings, and company secretarial matters. • Manage intellectual property matters, including trademark registration, maintenance, and protection. Legal Technology & Process Optimization • Participate in the development and optimization of contract management platforms and other legal compliance digitalization initiatives. • Drive process improvement projects to enhance legal operational efficiency. Additional Responsibilities • Perform other legal, compliance, and regulatory duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal, compliance, corporate governance, or related fields. • Experience supporting multiple business functions and collaborating across departments is preferred. • Solid knowledge of contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, and legal risk management. • Strong contract review, legal drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination abilities. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced business environment. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with the UAE legal and regulatory environment. • Experience handling company incorporation, commercial licensing, regulatory filings, and trademark registration in the UAE. • Background in multinational companies, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, trading, or regional business operations. • Experience with contract management systems or legal technology solutions is an advantage. • Stable long-term commitment to working in Dubai/UAE. . Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal, compliance, corporate governance, or related fields. Solid knowledge of contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, and legal risk management.