Andersen in the United Arab Emirates

Corporate Lawyer

Dubai, UAEPosted 4 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Legal & Compliance
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer with strong UAE legal and regulatory experience to support corporate transactions, legal due diligence, corporate structuring, and ongoing legal advisory matters. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience advising clients on UAE corporate laws, conducting legal due diligence for M&A and investment transactions, drafting commercial agreements, and supporting business setup and restructuring projects across the UAE. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring transactions • Review corporate documents, constitutional documents, commercial contracts, licenses, permits, employment agreements, and regulatory filings • Prepare detailed due diligence reports highlighting legal risks, liabilities, and mitigation recommendations • Advise clients on UAE corporate and commercial laws, including mainland and free zone regulations • Support company incorporations, corporate restructuring, liquidation, and governance matters across various UAE jurisdictions • Draft, review, and negotiate legal document • Assist with transaction execution, closing documentation, and post-transaction integration matters • Advise on regulatory compliance requirements and corporate governance obligations • Liaise with regulatory authorities, free zone authorities, clients, and external legal counsel • Conduct legal research and provide practical legal solutions to internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring transactions; Review corporate documents, constitutional documents, commercial contracts, licenses, permits, employment agreements, and regulatory filings; Prepare detailed due diligence reports highlighting legal risks, liabilities, and mitigation recommendations; Advise clients on UAE corporate and commercial laws, including mainland and free zone regulations; Support company incorporations, corporate restructuring, liquidation, and governance matters across various UAE jurisdictions; Draft, review, and negotiate legal document; Assist with transaction execution, closing documentation, and post-transaction integration matters; Advise on regulatory compliance requirements and corporate governance obligations; Liaise with regulatory authorities, free zone authorities, clients, and external legal counsel; Conduct legal research and provide practical legal solutions to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

  • UAE corporate law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Due diligence
  • Corporate governance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Company incorporations
  • Free zone regulations
  • Legal drafting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Regulatory liaison
  • Legal research
  • Governance matters

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