309 Corporate Legal Departments jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking an experienced and globally-minded Corporate Lawyer to serve as the lead legal advisor to the CEO of an international investment management holdings firm. This high-impact role requires deep expertise in cross-border transactions, fund structuring, corporate governance, and international regulatory frameworks. You will work directly with the CEO and executive team to support strategic investments, global expansion initiatives, and legal operations across a diverse portfolio of holdings and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, able to work autonomously, and comfortable navigating the complexity of international corporate law within a dynamic investment environment.

This role involves acting as the principal legal advisor to the CEO on all matters relating to international investments, transactions, and regulatory issues.

• Act as the principal legal advisor to the MD on all matters relating to international investments, transactions, and regulatory issues.
• Provide legal leadership on cross-border M&A, strategic partnerships, and international business formations.
• Advise on and manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including managing legal risks and strategy.
• Liaise with and manage external law firms, including instructing counsel, monitoring performance, reviewing advice and controlling legal spend.
• Structure and negotiate investment agreements, shareholder agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Ensure compliance with local and international legal, tax, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC, FCA, AIFMD, MiFID II, AML / KYC, CRS / FATCA).
• Oversee corporate governance for the holding company and its subsidiaries, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and filings.
• Coordinate with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions on legal due diligence, compliance reviews, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and risk mitigation strategies tailored to the firm's global footprint.
• Collaborate closely with investment, finance, tax, and compliance teams to align legal strategy with the firm's business objectives.

• Qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven legal experience in the UK, with in depth understanding of the UK legal and regulatory landscape.
• Licensed to practice law in Dubai and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and international investment law, ideally within an investment firm or global law firm.
• Proven track record advising on cross-border transactions, fund structures, and international legal frameworks.
• Deep understanding of international corporate governance, tax-efficient structuring, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and ability to manage external legal counsel globally.
• Ability to work independently, handle high-level strategic matters, and support fast-paced deal execution.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and business diplomacy.

• Strong commercial judgment
• Ability to manage external legal counsel globally
• Ability to work independently
• High ethical standards
• Confidentiality
• Business diplomacy

• Experience within an investment firm or global law firm
• Understanding of international corporate governance
• Tax-efficient structuring knowledge

Details regarding the pay range or salary or compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Business Consulting and Services

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Professional to support the development and implementation of our group legal strategy.

The ideal candidate will possess strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills. They will be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, providing holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the organization.

In this role, the successful candidate will assist with legal response to corporate and wider matters encountered by the company and internal stakeholders. They will also provide sound and robust legal advice and support; leading external communication on legal matters including negotiation with external parties.

The successful candidate will have experience working in-house at a well-established corporate or investment fund or a reputable law firm. They will be qualified in an English, Commonwealth, US or European jurisdiction and have 3-5 years of post qualification experience.

1. Support the development and implementation of group legal strategy
2. Provide proactive, in-depth, business focused advice and execution
3. Assist with legal response to corporate and wider matters
4. Draft and review legal documents
5. Advise and support transactional, reorganisation and governance initiatives

• Qualified lawyer in an English, Commonwealth, US or European jurisdiction
• 3-5 years of post qualification experience working in-house at a well-established corporate or investment fund or a reputable law firm
• Strong team player and good business sense
• Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills

• Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Legal Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of our operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, and providing strategic guidance on legal matters.
• Key Responsibilities:
  1. Contract Management: Review commercial contracts, cooperation agreements, and bidding documents to ensure compliance and alignment with company interests; develop and optimize contract templates; participate in contract negotiations to mitigate legal risks; monitor contract performance and coordinate resolution of legal issues during execution.
  2. Legal Risk Control: Conduct comprehensive legal risk assessments for regional operations and develop risk prevention measures; establish and improve legal risk management systems to ensure lawful and compliant company operations; handle potential legal disputes, formulate response strategies, and track case progress.
  3. Compliance Management: Oversee the compliance of business activities, ensuring adherence to local laws, regulations, and international standards; promote the implementation of anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and other compliance policies; provide legal and compliance training to employees.
  4. International Business Support: Provide legal support for international operations, particularly in oilfield services-specific commercial and legal scenarios; assist in handling legal matters related to cross-border transactions, intellectual property protection, tax compliance, etc.; monitor international legal developments and analyze their potential impact on company operations.
  5. Dispute and Litigation Management: Handle disputes and potential litigation cases, develop solutions, and collaborate with external law firms; participate in arbitration or litigation processes to maximize company interests; collect and organize evidence, draft legal documents, and track case progress with timely reporting.
  6. Corporate Governance and Internal Support: Assist with company registration, annual inspections, and other legal matters; provide legal due diligence support for local operations, investments, mergers, and acquisitions; offer legal advice and recommendations to various departments.
  7. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality Management: Manage the company's intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets; develop and supervise the implementation of confidentiality policies to safeguard core technologies and business information.
  8. External Resource Management: Manage relationships with local law firms and advisory agencies, and allocate legal resources efficiently; control legal-related expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  9. Legal Documentation and Reporting: Draft and review internal legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance; regularly submit reports on regional legal affairs to headquarters to support management decision-making.

About Us: Our company values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, and a dynamic work environment.

Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field, 5+ years of experience in a similar role, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.

This is a dynamic and challenging position for an experienced in-house lawyer to support the development and implementation of group legal strategy and contribute to the organization's general business strategy.

• Support the development and implementation of group legal strategy and contribute to the organization's general business strategy.
• Provide proactive, in-depth, business-focused advice and execution.
• Assist with legal response to corporate and wider matters encountered by the company and internal stakeholders and provide sound and robust legal advice and support; and leading external communication on legal matters including negotiation with external parties.
• Advise and support a wide variety of transactional, reorganization, and governance initiatives.
• Be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents and providing holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company.
• Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility.

• Qualified lawyer in an English, Commonwealth, US or European jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of post qualification experience working in-house at a well-established corporate or investment fund or a reputable law firm.
• Strong team player and good business sense.
• Ideally trained in a reputable law firm within the corporate practice with a transactional focus, i.e. M&A / PE / VC.
• Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills.

As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's growth and success.

The ideal candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

High-Profile Legal Expertise Sought

We are on the lookout for a seasoned legal professional to contribute their expertise to this high-stakes initiative.

• Provide in-depth legal advice on complex scenarios and assessments to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Offer practical insights based on extensive experience in UAE law and dealings with government entities.
• Contribute to the development and validation of structured assessments requiring sound legal judgment.
• Act as a subject matter authority, providing recommendations to enhance the credibility and robustness of the project.

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in law, with a strong focus on UAE legal frameworks.
• Proven track record of engaging with UAE government entities (e.g., regulatory bodies, ministries, or government-linked contracts).
• Deep understanding of complex legal environments including corporate, regulatory, or government advisory work.
• Ability to translate legal expertise into actionable recommendations for structured assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Our company is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to oversee the legal aspects of our business.