Senior Legal Counsel (Bilingual Arabic & English)

Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory & Corporate Counsel • Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to business units and senior management on corporate, commercial, insurance, and regulatory matters. • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, contracts, and legal documentation. • Provide legal opinions on complex business transactions, corporate governance matters, and operational initiatives. • Support business stakeholders in identifying legal risks and recommending practical, commercially sound solutions. Insurance & Regulatory Compliance • Advise on insurance laws, regulations, and industry best practices applicable within the UAE and broader regional markets. • Ensure the organization's legal documentation, policies, and business practices comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the insurance industry and advise management on potential implications. • Support regulatory inquiries, licensing matters, and communications with government authorities and regulatory bodies. Contract Management • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial, procurement, vendor, partnership, and customer agreements. • Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the company's legal and commercial interests. • Provide guidance on contract interpretation, dispute avoidance, and contractual obligations. • Maintain legal documentation and contract management processes. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management • Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters in coordination with external legal counsel. • Provide legal strategy and risk assessment for disputes, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. • Review litigation documentation and oversee external legal service providers to ensure effective case management. Corporate Governance & Risk Management • Support corporate governance initiatives and ensure compliance with internal policies and governance frameworks. • Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with business operations and recommend mitigation strategies. • Assist with board resolutions, corporate filings, governance documentation, and legal reporting requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner with executive management, business leaders, compliance, risk, finance, HR, and operational teams on legal matters. • Provide legal training and awareness sessions to internal stakeholders where appropriate. • Collaborate with external counsel, regulators, and government entities as required. Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. A Master's degree (LL.M.) is an advantage. • Qualified legal practitioner with 12+ years of post-qualification legal experience. • At least 2 years of experience within an international law firm or the in-house legal department of a prominent regional or international organization. • Full Professional Proficiency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken). • Strong experience in corporate, commercial, insurance, and regulatory legal matters. • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal transactions and provide strategic legal advice. • Strong negotiation, drafting, legal research, and analytical skills. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated corporate environment. Preferred Qualifications • Professional qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London, or an equivalent insurance-related professional certification is highly preferred. • Experience supporting insurance companies or financial services organizations. • Strong understanding of UAE insurance regulations, corporate governance, and commercial law. • Experience managing external counsel and regulatory engagements. • Familiarity with international legal standards, cross-border commercial transactions, and multinational corporate environments. Show more Show less