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Job Summary
The Legal Advisor will play a key role in supporting the legal and regulatory framework of the organization. The position involves providing legal advice on compliance and supervisory matters, assisting in policy and regulatory development, managing legal proceedings, and supporting departmental operations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with applicable laws and standards in the virtual assets sector.
Key ResponsibilitiesSkills: legal advice,management,organization,compliance,litigation

• Legal Advisory
• Provide legal advice on client-related activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Advise on licensing, supervision, and investigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and contribute to the standardization of contracts and legal documents.
• Regulatory Policy Development
• Support the drafting and revision of regulatory policies and frameworks.
• Work with external legal counsel on the development of regulations and rulebooks.
• Coordinate with federal regulators, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
• Case and Litigation Management
• Assist in managing legal proceedings, claims, and litigation involving the organization or VASPs.
• Help allocate legal resources and follow up on active legal cases.
• Departmental Support
• Support the daily operations of the Regulatory Enablement and Enforcement department.
• Assist in performance management, staff development, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Other Duties
• Handle confidential matters with discretion and perform other duties as required.

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3 hours ago

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Do you have a strong foundation in legal research and a passion for supporting organizations in navigating complex legal matters?

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Legal Advisor to join their in-house legal team. This role involves assisting with legal documentation, contract reviews, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance—playing a key part in safeguarding the organization’s interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on diverse legal topics to support decision-making
• Review, draft, and advise on legal opinions, memos, contracts, and agreements
• Assist in identifying legal issues in documents and ensuring compliance with UAE laws
• Support the Legal Affairs Manager in mitigating legal risks in contracts with external entities (partners, consultants, suppliers, tenants, etc.)
• Draft formal procedures related to dispute settlements and monitor execution of legal clauses
• Represent the company in legal interactions with government bodies, private entities, and international stakeholders
• Assist with claims handling, negotiations, and settlement agreements both in-court and via arbitration
• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance and regulatory matters concerning the company and its affiliates
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure internal communication strategies align with legal compliance
• Promote ethical work practices, legal integrity, and strong corporate governance across the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or governmental setting
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is essential
• Strong knowledge of UAE legal systems, contract law, and dispute resolution procedures
• Effective communication and legal drafting skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• High sense of accountability, confidentiality, and professional ethics

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We are seeking a skilled Legal Advisor to join our team in Dubai. Reporting directly to the higher management, you’ll play a critical role in guiding our legal strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business decisions.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Law from a top-tier institution
• 4+ years of legal practice, ideally in reputed law firms with corporate, investment, hospitality, or commercial focus
• Strong experience in contract law, compliance, and governance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and legal research skills
• Ability to work across departments and manage complex legal challenges

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise senior leadership on legal, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal policies
• Oversee legal risk management, corporate governance, and M&A activities
• Coordinate with external counsel and manage sensitive legal matters
• Support cross-functional teams with legal insights on business operations

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesHospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Executive Offices

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Job Description
The role of a Legal Advisor involves providing expert legal advice and guidance across a range of matters to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate risks. Serving as a crucial component within an organization, a Legal Advisor analyzes legal issues, drafts important documents, and participates in negotiations. They help navigate complex legal landscapes and contribute significantly to decision-making processes, aiming to safeguard the organization's interests. They work closely with various departments to maintain legal standards and promote corporate integrity. Successful Legal Advisors are adept at interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies relevant to the organization's operations. Their critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential in delivering strategic advice, providing insight that assists in shaping business strategies and decision-making processes. Additionally, they manage external legal counsels when necessary, ensuring cost-effective and timely deliverables. With the ever-evolving legal frameworks, a Legal Advisor remains updated on legal amendments and industry changes to anticipate potential impacts on the organization.
Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring organizational interests are safeguarded.
• Participate in meetings to offer legal insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsels and vendors effectively.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and assess their impact on the organization.
• Assist in the resolution of disputes, handling litigation when required.
• Conduct legal research and ensure educational resources are available to staff.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to stakeholders across all levels.
• Foster a culture of ethics and compliance within the organization.

• Must have a current license to practice law in jurisdiction of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and documentation management software.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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• Undertake legal analysis and research related to topics of generally medium to high complexity and/or risk to support department/function/business in the management of standard legal practice areas

• Review documents and analysis drafted by paralegals or contract administrators to ensure that it is accurate and consistently applies policies, procedures, standard operating practices and that legal risk mitigation and compliance with law and regulation is appropriately dealt with.

• Provide full suite of legal services and documents to the assigned department/function/business to ensure that Etihad'sbest interests are served and the legal risk and compliance is appropriately dealt with.

• Review standard documents drafted by the assigned function/department to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.

• Assist senior team members in the management of complex legal issues to ensure they are managed in a timely and proper manner.

• Assist senior team members in developing recommendations and point of view documents regarding specific areas of expertise to provide insight for an effective decision making.

• Report to senior management in relation to potential legal risks to ensure effective decision making to reduce legal risk exposure and secure best possible results for Etihad.

• Assist senior team members in proposing mitigation options to ensure the appropriate management of legal risk.

• Assist in providing input on key decisions and actions being undertaken in the area of legal management to ensure Etihad'sbest interests are served.

• Refer work of higher complexity or risk to supervisor in order to maintain accurate and consistent application of policies, procedures, standard operating practices and validation that legal risk mitigation and compliance with law and regulation are appropriately dealt with.

• Supervise the activities and work of junior team members to ensure assigned work is accurate and consistently applies policies, procedures, standard operating practices and that legal risk mitigation and compliance with law and regulation is appropriately dealt with.

• Take decisions related to the day-to-day running of own practice (Operational decision-maker)

• Law Degree or Paralegal certification

• Minimum of 5years of work within relevant field.

• Experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.

• Be fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantage;

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more.All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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Black & Grey HR is hiring a Legal Advisor for a prominent Food & Beverage company that operates under one of the UAE s most respected conglomerates headquartered in Abu Dhabi UAE. This is a strategic legal role designed for a commercially astute legal professional who thrives in a highimpact fastpaced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will act as a key business partner balancing legal risk regulatory compliance and commercial growth objectives across regional and international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Commercial Contracts
Deliver clear practical legal advice to senior management and crossfunctional teams across procurement operations finance HR and commercial divisions.
Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including distribution franchise licensing joint ventures procurement and servicelevel agreements.
Lead contract lifecycle management ensuring templates are standardized and riskmitigated.
Support M&A JV and restructuring projects including due diligence documentation and deal structuring.
Litigation Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Manage external counsel and lead dispute resolution strategy across civil commercial labor and arbitration matters.
Monitor active litigation cases ensuring alignment with business goals and financial implications.
Advise internal stakeholders on settlement strategy risk exposure and legal recourse options.
Governance Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure compliance with local and regional laws (UAE GCC) covering corporate food safety data privacy labor law and ESGrelated regulations.
Review and improve internal policies SOPs and compliance frameworks to reduce legal and reputational risks.
Act as the main legal interface for regulatory authorities and government entities.
Support internal audits and ensure readiness for external regulatory inspections.
Strategic Legal Partnering
Embed legal risk assessments in commercial decisionmaking.
Participate in executivelevel discussions around new projects expansions partnerships and technology rollouts.
Stay ahead of emerging legal trends especially in areas like ESG crossborder trade data governance and competition law.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Education: LLB from a recognized university; LLM or specialized certification (e.g. in Commercial or International Law) is a strong plus.
Licensing: Qualified to practice law; Bar admission in home jurisdiction preferred.
Experience: 4 8 years of postqualification experience.
Minimum 3 years in the GCC; at least 1 year in the UAE.
Proven experience in an FMCG manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong background in both inhouse and law firm settings is advantageous.
Languages: Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (mandatory legal drafting & negotiation).
Skills:
Mastery of UAE/GCC corporate commercial and regulatory law.
Strong drafting negotiation and communication skills.
High integrity with businessfirst legal judgment and commercial acumen.
Confident working with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Able to manage ambiguity prioritize effectively and handle pressure.
BenefitsWhat s on Offer
Attractive taxfree compensation
Performancebased bonuses & benefits
Opportunity to work with a regional F&B leader
Exposure to crossborder legal matters & corporate strategy
Ready to make your mark in one of the region s most dynamic sectors Apply now and become the legal backbone of a leading enterprise that values legal excellence commercial savvy and ethical leadership.
Candidate Requirements - Education: LLB from a recognized university; LLM or specialized certification (e.g., in Commercial or International Law) is a strong plus. - Licensing: Qualified to practice law; Bar admission in home jurisdiction preferred. - Experience: 4 8 years of post-qualification experience. - Minimum 3 years in the GCC; at least 1 year in the UAE. - Proven experience in an FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environment. - Strong background in both in-house and law firm settings is advantageous. - Languages: Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (mandatory legal drafting & negotiation). Skills: - Mastery of UAE/GCC corporate, commercial, and regulatory law. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - High integrity, with business-first legal judgment and commercial acumen. - Confident working with senior leadership and external stakeholders. - Able to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and handle pressure.

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We are seeking a qualified Legal Advisor / Compliance Officer to join our team in Dubai. The candidate must have solid legal experience within the UAE and hold a valid Dubai legal license or be a registered legal consultant.

The role involves providing legal and compliance support for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring full adherence to UAE laws, trade regulations, customs procedures, and corporate governance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (Master's preferred).
• Valid Dubai legal license or registered legal consultant (mandatory).
• Minimum 7–10 years UAE legal practice experience.
• Solid background in corporate, construction, and infrastructure contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and compliance skills.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor, trade, and customs laws.

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Job Title: In-House Counsel

This is an exciting opportunity to join our in-house legal team as a qualified lawyer. We are seeking a talented and experienced professional to provide expert legal advice and support across various commercial activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including supply/purchase agreements, service agreements, sponsorship agreements, lease agreements, and employment-related agreements.

In addition to their technical expertise, they will also provide sound legal advice on commercial and contractual matters, collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, and promote legal, compliance, and risk management best practice throughout the organization.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Providing sound legal advice on commercial and contractual matters
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Promoting legal, compliance, and risk management best practice

To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified lawyer in a Common Law jurisdiction or the US, with a minimum of 4-7 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.

Desirable skills include:

• Excellent knowledge of transaction processes, commercial acumen, and a robust understanding of the law
• Strong knowledge of the laws of England and Wales, ADGM law, and UAE companies law
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to be an effective team player and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent supervisory skills with experience in mentoring and developing junior lawyers

Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage, as well as prior experience in an in-house role.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Manager to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience specifically in the real estate sector with strong expertise in real estate law labor law and regulations governing Abu Dhabi Mainland (ADM) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The Legal Manager will oversee all legal matters related to property transactions leases contracts regulatory compliance and serve as a liaison between the company and developers as well as acting as the single point of contact for all governmentrelated matters.

• Provide expert legal advice on real estate transactions acquisitions leasing and development projects ensuring full compliance with UAE laws.
  
• Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and other legal documents related to real estate transactions labor matters and corporate governance.
  
• Advise on regulatory compliance across real estate labor law ADM and ADGM frameworks.
  Manage disputes and legal issues related to real estate labor laws and business operations including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Act as the single point of contact for all governmentrelated matters ensuring timely and effective engagement with authorities for permits licenses and approvals.
  
• Serve as the liaison between the company and real estate developers facilitating smooth communication and project . Coordinate legal requirements and facilitate communications between the company developers government bodies and other stakeholders.
  
• Conduct thorough due diligence and ensure legal documentation is in line with local laws and regulations.
  
• Stay updated with the latest developments in real estate labor law ADM and ADGM regulations.
  Manage and mentor junior legal staff as required.
  

• Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB). A Master s degree or further qualifications in real estate law labor law or corporate law is a plus.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in real estate firm having expertise in real estate law labor law and regulations within ADM and ADGM.
  
• Strong knowledge of UAE real estate regulations labor laws and the legal frameworks governing ADM and ADGM. Expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts related to real estate and labor matters.
  
• Excellent negotiation drafting and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple legal priorities simultaneously.
  
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic is preferred.