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Legal Counsel

Dubai, UAEPosted 2 months ago

Salary
AED 32k–50k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Legal & Compliance
Work mode
On site

About the role

Legal Counsel (Based in UAE) Key Responsibilities 1.Commercial Contracting: Draft, review and negotiate full sets of English commercial agreements (agency, distribution, procurement, marketing, NDA, service contracts etc.), manage transaction risks and protect corporate interests, with core expertise in UAE Commercial Agency Law. 2. Employment Compliance: Ensure full-cycle HR legal compliance per UAE Federal Labour Law, draft employment documents, mitigate labour risks and support employee dispute resolution with the HR team. 3. Corporate Compliance: Manage UAE entity governance, including license renewal, UBO declaration, economic substance compliance and corporate document processing. 4. Legal Advisory & Risk Control: Provide ongoing legal consultation on business operation, marketing, IP and corporate governance; monitor regulatory updates and build effective risk prevention mechanisms. 5. IP & Dispute Resolution: Conduct local IP layout, registration and anti-infringement enforcement; handle commercial dispute negotiation, litigation and full-process dispute settlement. Requirements 1. Bachelor or above in Law, with valid legal qualification certificate; overseas law degree (LLB/LLM) is preferred. 2. 2-5 years of in-house legal experience; experience with China-based overseas enterprises in UAE/Middle East, and DIFC/ADGM practical experience is highly preferred. 3. Familiar with legal differences between UAE mainland and free zones, proficient in UAE federal laws and commercial agency rules; solid hands-on experience in contract management, employment compliance and commercial dispute handling with business-oriented problem-solving ability. 4. Fluent in written & spoken English and Chinese; capable of independently handling English legal documents and liaising with local authorities and law firms.

Requirements

1. Bachelor or above in Law, with valid legal qualification certificate; overseas law degree (LLB/LLM) is preferred. 2. 2-5 years of in-house legal experience; experience with China-based overseas enterprises in UAE/Middle East, and DIFC/ADGM practical experience is highly preferred. 3. Familiar with legal differences between UAE mainland and free zones, proficient in UAE federal laws and commercial agency rules; solid hands-on experience in contract management, employment compliance and commercial dispute handling with business-oriented problem-solving ability. 4. Fluent in written & spoken English and Chinese; capable of independently handling English legal documents and liaising with local authorities and law firms.

Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracting: Draft, review and negotiate full sets of English commercial agreements (agency, distribution, procurement, marketing, NDA, service contracts etc.), manage transaction risks and protect corporate interests, with core expertise in UAE Commercial Agency Law. 2. Employment Compliance: Ensure full-cycle HR legal compliance per UAE Federal Labour Law, draft employment documents, mitigate labour risks and support employee dispute resolution with the HR team. 3. Corporate Compliance: Manage UAE entity governance, including license renewal, UBO declaration, economic substance compliance and corporate document processing. 4. Legal Advisory & Risk Control: Provide ongoing legal consultation on business operation, marketing, IP and corporate governance; monitor regulatory updates and build effective risk prevention mechanisms. 5. IP & Dispute Resolution: Conduct local IP layout, registration and anti-infringement enforcement; handle commercial dispute negotiation, litigation and full-process dispute settlement.

Skills

  • Contract management
  • Commercial contracting
  • UAE Federal Labour Law
  • UAE Commercial Agency Law
  • IP management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Employment compliance
  • Corporate governance
  • Economic substance compliance
  • Drafting legal documents
  • UK/China cross-border familiarity
  • Regulatory monitoring
  • Contract negotiation
  • Litigation coordination
  • Liaison with authorities

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AED 32k–50k a month· Michael Page

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