58 Legal Affairs jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Title: Executive Director of Legal Affairs

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to provide expert guidance on project transactions and complex agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8+ years of legal practice experience, preferably in construction or real estate.

Solid time management skills, excellent communication and relationship management skills, and proficiency in English for drafting contracts and correspondence with stakeholders and government entities are required.

• Review and draft all contracts and legal documents related to construction, consultancy agreements, development agreements, facilities management agreements, supply/service agreements, guarantees, performance bonds, amendment agreements, novation agreements, assignment agreements, settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements, MOUs, LOIs, and other related agreements.
• Provide advice on the interpretation and application of contractual and statutory provisions to enforce legal contracts or devise strategies for negotiations, disputes, and other legal issues.
• Liaise with business units such as procurement, commercial, and finance regarding real estate developments and transactions.
• Manage external counsel providing legal services to the organization.

• Minimum of 8+ years of legal practice experience, ideally in construction or real estate.
• Relevant experience in construction, real estate, or related legal fields.
• Legal qualifications as applicable in the country of practice.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure the company's compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all legal initiatives. Support the development and monitoring of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy, aligning it with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by establishing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist in attaining and monitoring the 5-Year Budget Forecast.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures, Board and Committee charters, and other governance documents.
• Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and organizational hierarchy.
• Oversee the governance framework, including committee structures, ensuring effective operation and compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on governance compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify legal and regulatory gaps and suggest mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements; report on governance performance to senior management.
• Manage all duties related to the Secretary to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistical support for visits by Board members and manage Board submissions and resolutions.

• Develop the Legal Function's 5-year integrated business plan, including resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of the legal plan with other enterprise functions.
• Implement KPIs derived from strategic plans within the Legal Function.

• Oversee data collection and analysis for KPIs and performance reports.
• Address business performance issues through action plans.
• Conduct management reviews to assess performance and strategic alignment.

• Certified Board Secretary
• Lead Auditor Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Governance, Strategic Planning, or relevant field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Governance, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, or related fields.
• 10 years of relevant experience.

A leading diversified group is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join its Group Legal function. The role involves comprehensive legal support across business units, with a focus on corporate structuring, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the setup of offshore entities and ensure adherence to jurisdictional requirements.
• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of a wide range of commercial agreements across group businesses.
• Prepare and refine legal documents beyond contracts, including internal policies and governance materials.
• Act as a legal business partner, collaborating closely with department heads and senior management to proactively identify legal support needs.
• Develop and maintain internal legal frameworks and risk mitigation strategies to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal guidance on complex contract matters, escalating to senior legal leadership when necessary.
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal governance documents, including policies, charters, and procedures.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and support the group’s litigation strategy.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and regulatory standards upheld.
• Advise executive leadership on matters related to regulatory developments, legal exposures, and emerging risks.
• Identify and evaluate legal risk within corporate documents and recommend appropriate measures.
• Draft legal instruments, manage intellectual property matters, and monitor compliance with international standards.
• Stay abreast of new legislation, judicial trends, and industry best practices that may impact the organization.
• Manage and respond to breaches of contract in an efficient and timely manner.
• Interpret legal and regulatory frameworks and provide practical guidance to the business.
• Support transaction structuring and review associated agreements in M&A, JV, and project development contexts.
• Contribute to the legal structuring and incorporation of new ventures locally and internationally.
• Identify potential legal and commercial risks and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the organization's operational activities and legal footprint.
• Ensure appropriate internal authorizations are obtained prior to execution of any legal documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Law (LL.B or LL.M) from a recognized civil or common law jurisdiction.
• 7–10 years’ experience in corporate law, either in a reputable international law firm or in-house legal department of a large corporation.
• Proven expertise in complex transactional matters, including M&A, shareholder arrangements, corporate structuring, and commercial contracts.
• Exposure to agency, franchise, consultancy, and distribution agreements, with a good understanding of intellectual property rights.
• Familiarity with UAE legal framework; DIFC and FIDIC experience is a plus.
• Experience advising on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.
• Strong command of English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to manage legal operations with discretion and a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficient in legal document automation and research tools; strong MS Office and tech skills.

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesRetail, Legal Services, and Legislative Offices

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