698 Experienced Lawyer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

International Community Schools (ICS) is a leading educational institution in the UAE dedicated to academic excellence and holistic student development. With multiple campuses and a commitment to international best practices in education, ICS is expanding its professional team to support its growing operations. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Advisor (Lawyer) to join our team at the headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The Legal Advisor will serve as the principal legal counsel for ICS, advising senior leadership on a wide range of legal matters. The successful candidate will ensure the organization’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UAE, manage contractual agreements, oversee legal risks, and provide strategic legal input to support the school’s educational mission and operations with the following major areas in focus:

• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Licensing & Permits
• Contract Drafting and Review
• Risk Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment and Labor Law Contracts & HR Policies
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures
• Regulatory and Licensing Affairs
• Taxation and Financial Law
• Corporate Restructuring
• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Advising on New Business Ventures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Legal Licensing: Licensed to practice law in the UAE.
• 5 years of experience in the UAE.

Benefits: As per UAE Labor Laws.

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As a Contract Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts for our clients. This role is based in El-Fujairah, UAE, and is open to Malayalees with experience in contract law.

1. Advise clients on contractual rights and obligations
2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as employment agreements, service agreements, lease agreements, etc.
3. Ensure that contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations
4. Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations
5. Provide guidance on legal issues related to contract disputes or breaches
6. Liaise with external lawyers or legal teams as needed

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lawyer specializing in contract law
• Knowledge of UAE laws and regulations pertaining to contracts
• Excellent communication skills in English (Malayalam is a plus)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Biometric passport is preferred

This is a contract position without accommodation provided. The role is open to candidates at all levels of experience who are looking for an exciting opportunity to expand their legal skills. If you are a detail-oriented lawyer with a passion for contracts, apply now

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• Prepare contract drafts in English and Arabic within requested commercial scope.

• Specific experience in drafting international sales-related contracts such as sale & purchase agreements, distributorship agreements, joint venture, and other commercial cooperation agreements, trademark licensing agreements.

• Conduct research and provide proper legal advice related to the business activities of the Company.

• Understand and interpret relevant legislation applicable to the business activities of the Company, including comparative law.

• Collaborate closely with the Legal Department to:

1. Ensure that various business activities performed by different Departments are (legally) compliant;
2. Identify internal and external legal risks that may impact the business.

Language Requirements:

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Any

Any

Job Skills:

• University degree in law.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in an international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to efficiently report to the Head of Legal regarding dispute status and recommended next steps.
• In coordination with the Head of Legal and local counsel, manage lawsuits and disputes in African and Middle Eastern countries.
• Report regularly to the company's board of directors and communicate effectively with non-legal professionals within the company, including conducting in-house legal fact-finding and translating legal advice into understandable language.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Arabic, including presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• French language skills are a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

About The Company:

Talent2 is the first HR company in the Asia-Pacific region offering a comprehensive range of outsourcing services, including executive search, recruitment, HRIS, payroll, consulting, and learning.

Our mission is talent management for the future—helping companies meet their staffing and resourcing goals through a full spectrum of services covering the entire talent lifecycle, from planning and hiring to payroll and development.

• Prepare contract drafts in English and Arabic within requested commercial scope.

• Specific experience in drafting international sales-related contracts such as sale & purchase agreements, distributorship agreements, joint venture, and other commercial cooperation agreements, trademark licensing agreements.

• Conduct research and provide proper legal advice related to the business activities of the Company.

• Understand and interpret relevant legislation applicable to the business activities of the Company, including comparative law.

• Collaborate closely with the Legal Department to:

• Ensure that various business activities performed by different Departments are (legally) compliant;
• Identify internal and external legal risks that may impact the business.

Language Requirements:

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Any

Any

Job Skills:

• University degree in law.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in an international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to efficiently report to the Head of Legal regarding dispute status and recommended next steps.
• In coordination with the Head of Legal and local counsel, manage lawsuits and disputes in African and Middle Eastern countries.
• Report regularly to the company's board of directors and communicate effectively with non-legal professionals within the company, including conducting in-house legal fact-finding and translating legal advice into understandable language.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Arabic, including presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• French language skills are a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

About The Company:

Talent2 is the first HR company in the Asia-Pacific region offering a comprehensive range of outsourcing services, including executive search, recruitment, HRIS, payroll, consulting, and learning.

Our mission is talent management for the future—helping companies meet their staffing and resourcing goals through a full spectrum of services covering the entire talent lifecycle, from planning and hiring to payroll and development.

levels

As a Contract Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts for our clients. This role is based in El-Fujairah, UAE, and is open to Malayalees with experience in contract law.

• Advise clients on contractual rights and obligations
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as employment agreements, service agreements, lease agreements, etc.
• Ensure that contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations
• Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations
• Provide guidance on legal issues related to contract disputes or breaches
• Liaise with external lawyers or legal teams as needed

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lawyer specializing in contract law
• Knowledge of UAE laws and regulations pertaining to contracts
• Excellent communication skills in English (Malayalam is a plus)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Biometric passport is preferred

This is a contract position without accommodation provided. The role is open to candidates at all levels of experience who are looking for an exciting opportunity to expand their legal skills. If you are a detail-oriented lawyer with a passion for contracts, apply now!

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Leading international law firm is interested in speaking with Scottish or Irish lawyers considering a move to the Middle East.

Working out of the Middle East HQ in Dubai the firm offer challenging and interested work combined with an exceptional tax-free salary, housing allowance and full relocation support.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest corporate transactions and the chance to work with a team with a worldwide reputation. There will also be the chance to work in other offers and explore the region in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain.

Your role will focus on:

• M&A
• Private Equity
• Joint Ventures
• Capital Markets.

You will have had experience working within a large, regional, mid-tier or boutique corporate firm and be able to demonstrate strong corporate acumen.

To discuss this role in confidence, to apply or to request the full job description or to discuss a move to the Middle East please contact: David Thomson, Director: Tel: +44 (0) or +44 (0) or via email:

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Are you a disputes lawyer looking for a new challenge in 2022? We are currently seeking:

• A mid-level (4-7+ PQE) bilingual lawyer with the ability to draft in Arabic and a strong background in litigation.
• Ability to work independently, investigate disputes, instruct local counsel, review and update pleadings in Arabic, provide strategic input on cases, report internally, attend expert meetings, etc.
• Initially for 6 months with the potential to extend further.
• Full-time, on-site freelancer basis.

If this role interests you, please send your CV to .

We are seeing an increased demand for experienced hotel lawyers in the region, including an immediate need, as follows:

• A mid-level hotel operations lawyer with a minimum of 3-5 years of previous experience within an international hotel operator.
• A generalist operational role supporting the global portfolio of resorts, along with general support to the corporate office business units.
• No hotel development work involved, but must be familiar with Hotel Management Agreements and possess strong drafting and interpersonal skills.
• Interactions with the Regulator.
• Business operations.
• Compliance issues.
• Employment contracts, training, and other workplace issues.
• Foreign Investment Review Board issues.
• Interactions with Councils.
• Leasing and sub-leasing.
• Liquor and gaming applications and permits.
• Policy development and compliance.
• Sale, purchase, and restructure of licensed venues.
• Succession planning.
• Supplier contracts and ancillary agreements.

This is a full-time role based in Dubai.

Salary is approximately AED 50-60k per month plus excellent benefits.