Lead Lawyer

We are looking for a Lead Lawyer who can take ownership of client matters, provide strategic legal guidance, and build strong, long-term client relationships. This role is ideal for a lawyer who is confident dealing directly with clients, conducting consultations, managing cases, and leading matters from start to finish. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary legal contact for assigned clients. • Conduct client consultations and understand their legal needs. • Provide clear and practical legal advice and recommend appropriate strategies. • Independently manage assigned legal matters and ensure timely follow-up. • Draft and review legal documents, agreements, pleadings, notices, and correspondence. • Represent clients in meetings, negotiations, and proceedings where applicable. • Manage client expectations and maintain strong professional relationships. • Identify legal risks and provide appropriate solutions. • Ensure clients receive regular updates and a high standard of service. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification. • 3–5 years of professional legal experience. • Law firm or legal consultancy experience required. • Proven experience in direct client handling and consultations. • Demonstrated expertise in corporate, commercial, and contract law, with experience handling complex transactions and negotiations. • Ability to independently manage legal matters. • Strong legal drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills. • Excellent English communication skills. • UAE legal experience is preferred. • Arabic language skills are an advantage. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification. 3–5 years of professional legal experience. Law firm or legal consultancy experience required. Proven experience in direct client handling and consultations. Demonstrated expertise in corporate, commercial, and contract law, with experience handling complex transactions and negotiations. Ability to independently manage legal matters. Strong legal drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills. Excellent English communication skills. UAE legal experience is preferred. Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Act as the primary legal contact for assigned clients. Conduct client consultations and understand their legal needs. Provide clear and practical legal advice and recommend appropriate strategies. Independently manage assigned legal matters and ensure timely follow-up. Draft and review legal documents, agreements, pleadings, notices, and correspondence. Represent clients in meetings, negotiations, and proceedings where applicable. Manage client expectations and maintain strong professional relationships. Identify legal risks and provide appropriate solutions. Ensure clients receive regular updates and a high standard of service.