194 Legal Counsel jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Position: Legal Counsel
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports to: Managing Director – Wilo Middle East FZE

Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team and support the organization across a wide range of legal matters. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice to facilitate sound decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, employment law, intellectual property, and commercial matters.
• Conduct legal research to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Manage litigation processes and coordinate with external legal counsel when required.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies as necessary.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); professional legal qualification is an advantage.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience (manufacturing sector preferred), with exposure to regulatory compliance and dealings with government authorities.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, labor, and contractual law.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation and contract-drafting abilities.
• Languages: Fluency in Arabic is mandatory , along with strong English (both written and spoken).

What We Offer:

• Visa and benefits
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment

If you are a fluent Arabic-speaking legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in Dubai, we invite you to apply and be part of our team!

To Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to . Please reference "Vacancy - Legal Counsel" in the subject line.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team

Location: Abu dhabi

Job Type: CSP Associate

Job Description: Elnaggar & Partners is expanding and looking for a CSP Associate to join our team in Abu Dhabi.Key Requirements:Experience in corporate services / company formation in the UAEFamilia.

For our client's international Legal Team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel, based in Dubai to work for us on a 12-month contract, whose primary focus will be on general commercial law. There is potential to go permanent on completion.

As Legal Counsel, you will join one of the world’s leading media measurement organisations and work on the product, client, and vendor agreements relating to data, technology, and custom analytics services. You will support the business across AME and Asia. Whilst this role will initially be work from home/remote, candidates ideally need to be located in commutable distance from Dubai.

The preferred candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with frequently shifting tasks and responsibilities. The Legal Counsel will work in a collaborative culture and will be asked to support the Legal team and business on a broad range of matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal business teams.
• Advise on and draft client and vendor agreements for the company.
• Update and manage contract templates.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in legal and other central support functions (including privacy and finance).
• Manage external lawyer relationships.
• Attend meetings and calls with clients/vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University level qualification in Law (or equivalent).
• Sound experience in a law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel.
• Familiar with working in an international environment.
• Highly proficient in business English and Arabic (speaking and writing). Arabic advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation.
• Highly motivated, pro-active, and business-oriented problem solver.
• Team player who works well with other lawyers and commercial teams.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Confidence in dealing with all levels of the organisation, including commercial management.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Company's Legal Team (comprising lawyers and paralegals) supports the company globally, protecting company’s business, products, intellectual property, and reputation. The team places a focus on developing excellence and agility as they minimise risk and move the business forward.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to join our team at Asico real estate LLC, a leading property management company. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in real estate law, lease agreements, and property dispute resolution. You will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance across all aspects of our property portfolio and providing strategic legal guidance on our operations and transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, tenancy agreements, and other real estate-related contracts.
• Advise on property acquisitions, sales, development, and management operations.
• Handle legal issues related to landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, and non-payment matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate, housing, zoning, and municipal laws.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when needed and manage legal proceedings and litigation.
• Support internal departments with legal interpretations and implications of ongoing operations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain legal records and ensure proper documentation of all agreements and legal activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); a Master's degree or specialization in Real Estate Law is a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice law in (Insert Jurisdiction/State).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a legal role, preferably in property management, real estate law, or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of property laws, lease regulations, and municipal compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Employment visa & Medical Insurance
• Competitive salary
• Career Growth & Development

For our client's international Legal Team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel, based in Dubai to work for us on a 12-month contract, whose primary focus will be on general commercial law. There is potential to go permanent on completion.

As Legal Counsel, you will join one of the world’s leading media measurement organisations and work on the product, client, and vendor agreements relating to data, technology, and custom analytics services. You will support the business across AME and Asia. Whilst this role will initially be work from home/remote, candidates ideally need to be located in commutable distance from Dubai.

The preferred candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with frequently shifting tasks and responsibilities. The Legal Counsel will work in a collaborative culture and will be asked to support the Legal team and business on a broad range of matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal business teams.
• Advise on and draft client and vendor agreements for the company.
• Update and manage contract templates.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in legal and other central support functions (including privacy and finance).
• Manage external lawyer relationships.
• Attend meetings and calls with clients/vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University level qualification in Law (or equivalent).
• Sound experience in a law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel.
• Familiar with working in an international environment.
• Highly proficient in business English and Arabic (speaking and writing). Arabic advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation.
• Highly motivated, pro-active, and business-oriented problem solver.
• Team player who works well with other lawyers and commercial teams.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Confidence in dealing with all levels of the organisation, including commercial management.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Company's Legal Team (comprising lawyers and paralegals) supports the company globally, protecting company’s business, products, intellectual property, and reputation. The team places a focus on developing excellence and agility as they minimise risk and move the business forward.

Team Summary

The Visa CEMEA Legal team manages Visa's legal affairs in the CEMEA region. Our team provides advice and services to ensure business goals are successfully met and that Visa's brand and reputation are protected while minimizing legal liability and regulatory risks. Our vision entails each legal professional living the guiding principles to be a proactive partner who never loses sight of his/her responsibility to protect the company.

Visa CEMEA Legal team includes subject matter expert group focusing on certain areas of Visa business, such as Value-added Services (VAS), Products, Commercial and Money Movement (CMS), Marketing and Sourcing SME Legal team.

What a Counsel in Legal does at Visa:

The position is for an experienced attorney to join Visa's legal team in CEMEA region to primarily support Visa's Value-Added Services (VAS) function as well as other Visa products, services and solutions and related matters in CEMEA markets.

The position will report to Visa attorney whose team is the Legal SMEs for VAS, Products and Solutions, CMS, Marketing and Sourcing in the CEMEA region. The applicant should ideally have experience in technology, payments, regulatory, advertising, IP, and commercial business law, be able to understand the specifics of Visa business model and technology, assess existing and new initiatives, conduct regulatory reviews, draft and review contracts to the highest standard. The applicant must have solid technical legal skills with good commercial/legal risk judgment, and be able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced and challenging, but rewarding, environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY RESULTS AREA

• Be a dedicated resource/go to lawyer for VAS function
• Provide counselling and advice as a strategic advisor to the business regarding assessment and structuring of solutions, regulatory requirements, and common approaches
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts as well as develop and manage regional templates/standard documents or adapt Visa global or regional documents to CEMEA requirements
• Support VAS function in promotions, marketing and advertising matters, reviews and assessments
• Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsels for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impact thereof on the business
• Streamline, optimize, improve the legal processes, automate, standardize legal routines, manage VAS contracting
• Assist Visa staff with approval of internal and external communications and presentations
• Some travel may be required

STRATEGIC NATURE, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & SCOPE

As part of the legal team actively participate in developing strategies, objectives, policies and procedures.

Take a strong role and assist in developing initiatives to improve legal service. Proactively move strategic thinking to operational concept and tactical deployment of service. Proactively work with global, regional and functional colleagues on deployment of projects and developments.

As part of the team, actively participate in developing policies and processes to meet business objectives.

DECISION MAKING & COMPLEXITY

Advise on local legal matters whilst seeking to ensure legal and business objectives and requirements are effectively implemented. Manage assigned business divisions within complex geographical legislative environment and tight deadlines. Work collaboratively in a team context to achieve shared goals. Demonstrate good level of competency within the areas of responsibilities.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications
•8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) •Law degree and qualification which allows for in house practice in the applicable jurisdiction
•Minimum 8 years PQE with an international law firm or a multinational organization
•Experience in payment services, payment industry and advertising is advantageous (but not essential)
•Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
•Excellent written and verbal English
•Skilled user of legal tools including AI
•Strong contract review drafting skills, as well as regulatory reviews
•Experience working in a US/multinational/ highly matrix organisation is preferred
•Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to implement projects
•Strong communication skills
•Excellent organisation skills
•Have a global mindset and the ability to work well in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment
•Must be able to work independently and interface with different level stakeholders with little or no supervision, but also be a good team player
•Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

For our client's international Legal Team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel, based in Dubai to work for us on a 12-month contract, whose primary focus will be on general commercial law. There is potential to go permanent on completion.

As Legal Counsel, you will join one of the world’s leading media measurement organisations and work on the product, client, and vendor agreements relating to data, technology, and custom analytics services. You will support the business across AME and Asia. Whilst this role will initially be work from home / remote, candidates ideally need to be located in commutable distance from Dubai.

The preferred candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with frequently shifting tasks and responsibilities. The Legal Counsel will work in a collaborative culture and will be asked to support the Legal team and business on a broad range of matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal business teams.
• Advise on and draft client and vendor agreements for the company.
• Update and manage contract templates.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in legal and other central support functions (including privacy and finance).
• Manage external lawyer relationships.
• Attend meetings and calls with clients / vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• University level qualification in Law (or equivalent).
• Sound experience in a law firm and / or as in-house legal counsel.
• Familiar with working in an international environment.
• Highly proficient in business English and Arabic (speaking and writing). Arabic advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation.
• Highly motivated, pro-active, and business-oriented problem solver.
• Team player who works well with other lawyers and commercial teams.
• Confidence in dealing with all levels of the organisation, including commercial management.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Company's Legal Team (comprising lawyers and paralegals) supports the company globally, protecting company’s business, products, intellectual property, and reputation. The team places a focus on developing excellence and agility as they minimise risk and move the business forward.

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Team Summary

The Visa CEMEA Legal team manages Visa's legal affairs in the CEMEA region. Our team provides advice and services to ensure business goals are successfully met and that Visa's brand and reputation are protected while minimizing legal liability and regulatory risks. Our vision entails each legal professional living the guiding principles to be a proactive partner who never loses sight of his/her responsibility to protect the company.

Visa CEMEA Legal team includes subject matter expert group focusing on certain areas of Visa business, such as Value-added Services (VAS), Products, Commercial and Money Movement (CMS), Marketing and Sourcing SME Legal team.

What a Counsel in Legal does at Visa:

The position is for an experienced attorney to join Visa's legal team in CEMEA region to primarily support Visa's Value-Added Services (VAS) function as well as other Visa products, services and solutions and related matters in CEMEA markets.

The position will report to Visa attorney whose team is the Legal SMEs for VAS, Products and Solutions, CMS, Marketing and Sourcing in the CEMEA region. The applicant should ideally have experience in technology, payments, regulatory, advertising, IP, and commercial business law, be able to understand the specifics of Visa business model and technology, assess existing and new initiatives, conduct regulatory reviews, draft and review contracts to the highest standard. The applicant must have solid technical legal skills with good commercial/legal risk judgment, and be able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced and challenging, but rewarding, environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY RESULTS AREA

• Be a dedicated resource/go to lawyer for VAS function
• Provide counselling and advice as a strategic advisor to the business regarding assessment and structuring of solutions, regulatory requirements, and common approaches
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts as well as develop and manage regional templates/standard documents or adapt Visa global or regional documents to CEMEA requirements
• Support VAS function in promotions, marketing and advertising matters, reviews and assessments
• Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsels for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impact thereof on the business
• Streamline, optimize, improve the legal processes, automate, standardize legal routines, manage VAS contracting
• Assist Visa staff with approval of internal and external communications and presentations
• Some travel may be required

STRATEGIC NATURE, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & SCOPE

As part of the legal team actively participate in developing strategies, objectives, policies and procedures.

Take a strong role and assist in developing initiatives to improve legal service. Proactively move strategic thinking to operational concept and tactical deployment of service. Proactively work with global, regional and functional colleagues on deployment of projects and developments.

As part of the team, actively participate in developing policies and processes to meet business objectives.

DECISION MAKING & COMPLEXITY

Advise on local legal matters whilst seeking to ensure legal and business objectives and requirements are effectively implemented. Manage assigned business divisions within complex geographical legislative environment and tight deadlines. Work collaboratively in a team context to achieve shared goals. Demonstrate good level of competency within the areas of responsibilities.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications
•8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
•Law degree and qualification which allows for in house practice in the applicable jurisdiction
•Minimum 8 years PQE with an international law firm or a multinational organization
•Experience in payment services, payment industry and advertising is advantageous (but not essential)
•Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
•Excellent written and verbal English
•Skilled user of legal tools including AI
•Strong contract review drafting skills, as well as regulatory reviews
•Experience working in a US/multinational/ highly matrix organisation is preferred
•Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to implement projects
•Strong communication skills
•Excellent organisation skills
•Have a global mindset and the ability to work well in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment
•Must be able to work independently and interface with different level stakeholders with little or no supervision, but also be a good team player
•Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Experienced Shipping/Litigation Lawyer to provide strategic legal advice on contentious and non-contentious matters including S&P transactions, charter party disputes, ship financing, and regulatory compliance. Work with internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risks and drive favorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex litigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions

Work with external counsel on FDD cases, ship arrests, cargo claims, and enforcement

Provide strategic dispute resolution advice

Charter Party Contracts & Disputes

Draft, review, and negotiate charter party agreements

Advise on charter party disputes and resolution through arbitration or litigation

Support ship S&P transactions including MOAs, delivery conditions, and title transfer

Manage disputes from contractual breaches and advise on ship financing structures

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Conduct due diligence ensuring compliance with international regulations

Draft internal legal policies aligned with maritime and commercial laws

Monitor industry legal developments and represent company at industry events

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer with 3+ years in shipping litigation, arbitration, and maritime law

Strong knowledge of charter parties, BIMCO agreements, and S&P agreements

Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced international environments

Strong negotiation, drafting, and advocacy skills

In-house legal counsel experience with ship-owning group preferred

Proficient with MS Office and in-house IT systems

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• The Legal Department provides legal advice to all of TE’s companies in the UAE & Qatar to protect interest of TotalEnergies and minimize legal risks.
• The scope of the job includes many high value assets with complex and voluminous contractual arrangements.
• Working in an environment where the legal regime is not highly developed with recent and constantly changing legislations, so clear answers are often not available.
• The Legal Department is involved with negotiations and legal discussions which can be protracted and require a flexible, diplomatic approach in order to achieve the business objectives without significant compromise on legal issues.

The Legal Counsel provides all necessary support and advice for the activities of TotalEnergies in order to: i) minimize legal risks; ii) optimize commercial position; and iii) find pragmatic and diplomatic solutions to problems. Major Activities are:

Negotiations and Agreements

• Participate in negotiations with the national companies, private companies and joint venture partners
• Prepare, review and validate new agreements and major contracts and support their implementation
• Advise on terms of existing agreements, their implications and consequences
• Ensuring that agreements are compliant with local laws and regulations and Group Policies
• Keep informed on new laws and regulations, and transmit information to the affected departments
• Maintain agreements database, and ensure that the agreements are in line with the local regulations

Corporate Requirements

• Coordinating with local authorities for company matters (Customs, Ministry of Economy, JAFZA, DED, etc.)
• Advising the companies’ management on legal aspects of corporate structure, labor law, tax & custom matters, compliance and sanctions related inquiries etc.)
• Supervising documentation for General Secretarial Affairs (e.g. resolutions, share transfer, acquisitions, mergers, e stablishment of companies, annual general meetings, meetings of board of directors, power of attorneys etc.)
• Provide assistance to the corporate governance and compliance department for due diligence processes and audits etc.
• Manage Corporate Information database and update the relevant stakeholders and department.

Disputes and litigation

• Providing support to the Credits department and to assist with debt-collection (legal notices, client visits, settlements etc.)
• Manage and co-ordinate with the external legal support for the litigation and other legal matters
• Draft resolutions for share transfer, acquisitions, mergers, establishment of companies, annual general meetings, meetings of board of directors, external and internal delegations, power of attorneys etc.
• Conducting awareness campaigns on legal requirements & processes through trainings and presentations (contracts, debt collection, conflict of interest, competition/anti-trust laws etc.).

Corporate Governance & Secretariat:

• Organize and prepare Board of Directors and Shareholders’ meetings (notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions).
• Ensure proper maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records.
• Draft, review, and update Articles of Association, internal regulations, and corporate policies.
• Ensure compliance with local and international corporate law requirements (e.g. oil & gas regulations, anti-corruption, ESG governance).
• Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, and registries for corporate filings.

Administrative Functions

• Coordinate with external agencies and PROs for translations, attestations, notarizations, certificates/letters, and matters related to the trade licenses and all administrative related activities of the entities including updating of company records with the relevant governmental departments etc.
• Assist the internal departments/stakeholders with their day-to-day matters, e.g. tender letters, authority letters, legal forms, general inquiries, applications, etc.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Set up legal structures enabling the business units to operate in these countries in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Inform about the legal constraints and provide legal advice helping the business units to take the right decisions.
• Ensure the agreements signed by our legal entities follow the TOTALENERGIES standards.
• Ensure smooth relationships with the foreign partners in our legal entities.

HSSEQ Responsibilities:

• General responsibility to respect company HSSEQ guidelines and practices. Ensure the implementation of group HSSEQ rules and adhere to company policies & systems.

Compliance Objectives:

• Ensure full adherence to the company’s compliance program, its policies and procedures including economic sanctions and export control in all professional activities.
• Promptly notify the compliance officer/economic sanctions referent of any instances of noncompliance or violations of economic sanctions or export control that comes to my attention.

Degree:

• Bachelor’s Degree in law (LLB) from a reputable University (Knowledge of common law is a plus)

Experience :

• Previous experience in a business legal environment (3-5 years’ experience in-house or a corporate law firm)

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of the laws that apply to oil and gas business is a plus but not mandatory
• Petroleum Law/ International Business Law/ Public Law; Community law/ Environmental Law/ Fiscal law; Company law
• Familiarity with UAE laws and regulations is an asset

Required Skills:

• Commercial mindset, self-driven, resourceful, result oriented, respect for deadlines, and has a high multi-task proficiency,
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing business environment, has a capacity to work in a multicultural environment.
• A "can do" attitude, good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, whilst consistently applying a proactive business partner approach towards the sales teams
• Ability to understand, communicate and explain complex legal issues across countries, cultures and nationalities.
• Drafting and document management. Proficient in Office 365.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.