# Legal Counsel — Calvin James Recruitment

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 32,000 to 50,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-30
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## Description

This is a chance to join an established international oil and gas business in Dubai, part of a global energy group, as Legal Counsel reporting to the General Counsel.

It's a varied, hands-on role with real responsibility. You'll work closely with the business, advise on a wide range of commercial and operational matters, and help develop the in-house legal function as the company grows.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements

• Giving practical legal advice across all areas of the business

• Assessing risk on new, complex or non-standard projects and finding commercial ways forward

• Supporting new entities and strategic transactions

• Developing standard-form documents and templates

• Spotting regulatory and compliance risks and helping to shape the policies that manage them

• Supporting disputes, arbitrations and claims, and helping to manage the litigation portfolio

• Advising on corporate governance, board matters and shareholder issues

What you'll bring:

• A law degree, and admission in a common law jurisdiction

• 5+ years in private practice or in-house, with experience in the oil and gas or energy sector

• A strong grasp of English law and a commercial, practical way of applying it

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a small team

• Excellent written and spoken English and a sharp eye for detail

• You'll need to be based in the UAE

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## Requirements

A law degree, and admission in a common law jurisdiction; 5+ years in private practice or in-house, with experience in the oil and gas or energy sector; a strong grasp of English law and a commercial, practical way of applying it; the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a small team; excellent written and spoken English and a sharp eye for detail; you’ll need to be based in the UAE

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