353 Legal Professional jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This is an opportunity to join a leading bank in the UAE and contribute to its transformation journey.

• Provide legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind the strategic and business objectives.
• Facilitate compliance with international and domestic laws, rules, and regulations.
• Establish, disseminate, and implement legal policies.
• Complete legal tasks and projects in a timely manner.

Supervise and manage litigation or disputes between the business and customers.

• Represent the company before notary public, court experts, courts, and police.
• Report relevant litigation matters to senior management and stakeholders.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.

• Maximise legal protections whilst minimising legal risks.
• Produce and regularly update standardised legal agreements and contracts.

Stay abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous education and training.

• Provide updates on new legislation and regulatory developments.

Work closely with other members of the legal function and share knowledge and best practices.

• Develop a positive professional relationship with colleagues.

Liaise with external law firms and authorities to resolve legal matters.

• Ensure effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the company.

Function as a subject matter expert and provide input on learning and development initiatives.

• Contribute to training content and ensure value addition and relevance.

Ensure that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.

• Meet the company's requirements, policies, and standards.

Define goals and key performance indicators for direct reports.

• Implement the company's performance management process.

Assist in developing and rolling out new payments products and services.

• Work with stakeholders on digitisation initiatives.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our team as a full-time, on-site Legal Counsel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support, including advice, contract negotiation, document drafting, and handling matters related to business operations in compliance with UAE law.

Expert Legal Consultant Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Consultant to join our Dubai-based law firm.

This is a full-time on-site role that involves collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and advise on legal matters.

• Provide expert advice on U.A.E. legal frameworks, including corporate, commercial, and labor law.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• At least 2 years of U.A.E. corporate experience as a legal consultant or in a similar role.
• Fluent Arabic and English speaker, written and verbal.

• Professional development opportunities to empower team members to grow and excel in their careers.
• A competitive compensation package that reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture where individual contributions are valued and career growth is supported.

• Entry-level

• Full-time

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

We are seeking a senior legal professional with extensive experience in litigation, particularly in the DIFC / ADGM and local courts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm, ideally with recent in-house legal experience within the construction or financial services industries.

A strong background in Arabic (including drafting) is also desirable, as is a consultant mindset with a highly professional, flexible, and adaptable outlook and approach.

• Minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm ranked for Litigation work;
• Recent in-house legal experience within the construction or financial services industries;
• Experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic (including drafting);
• A consultant mindset with a highly professional, flexible, and adaptable outlook and approach;
• Practising certificate (or equivalent) to practise as a lawyer in the region.

This career path offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Peerpoint consultant, you'll have access to A&O Shearman's training, development, and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses.

You'll be empowered to develop your skills and knowledge, with support from our experienced team and partners. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible chance of success, enabling you to take ownership of your career and make informed decisions about your future.

This role provides the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're looking for a new challenge that will help you grow both professionally and personally, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About this role:

This Paralegal position is a standalone opportunity that involves supporting legal operations across corporate, regulatory, and administrative matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong bilingual capability and the ability to work independently, ensuring accurate document handling, regulatory compliance support, and effective coordination with internal departments and external entities.

• Draft and format standard legal documents including contracts, resolutions, NDAs, and powers of attorney.
• Maintain organised legal records, registers, and trackers to ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of licensing, corporate filings, and regulatory documentation across UAE, Oman and KSA.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as legal consultants, government authorities, and translators for document notarisation, attestation, and filing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on legislative changes relevant to business operations.
• Support internal teams with contract execution processes, template use, and filing.
• Coordinate the collation of documents for due diligence, audits, or external counsel review.
• Monitor key contract dates, renewal timelines, and compliance obligations.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a paralegal or legal support function, within GCC, preferably in UAE.
• Demonstrated understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal frameworks in the GCC region; KSA exposure is a must.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written) is a mandatory requirement.

Skills and attributes:

• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to draft, review, and format legal documents with accuracy and consistency.
• Capable of managing legal and regulatory records with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines without close supervision.
• Skilled in liaising with external parties, including regulators, law firms, and service providers.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and legal document management tools.
• Adaptable, reliable, and solution-oriented with a proactive work ethic.

Our company is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its international Legal Team in Dubai. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing clear and practical legal advice to internal business teams, advising on and drafting client and vendor agreements, and managing contract templates.

• Responsibilities:
• Provide expert legal guidance to support the company's commercial objectives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors
• Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation and regulations affecting the company


Qualifications:

• University-level qualification in Law (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel
• Highly proficient in English and Arabic (speaking and writing)
• Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation


About the Team:

The company's Legal Team supports the organization globally, protecting its business, products, intellectual property, and reputation. The team focuses on developing excellence and agility to minimize risk and drive business forward.

We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to support our Middle East legal counsel division based in Dubai. The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Counsels and the Regional Chief Counsel on all business matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft review and organize legal documents including NDAs MOUs consultancy agreements subcontracts and service agreements.
• Support the legal team in managing project-related contracts and ensuring compliance with local laws and international standards (e.g. FIDIC).
• Conduct legal research on regional laws regulations and industry standards.
• Assist in dispute resolution processes including arbitration and litigation support.
• Maintain and update legal databases contract registers and document management systems.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as required.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise internal stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Support corporate governance tasks such as board resolutions company secretarial duties and licensing renewals.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department including gathering and relaying information to internal and external clients.
• Perform administrative tasks such as updating spreadsheets preparing correspondence completing forms and maintaining lists.
• Support the preparation of internal project approvals and assist in managing claims and disputes.
• Collaborate with commercial and project teams to protect business interests and strategic objectives.

Requirements :

• Bachelors Degree of Law required from an accredited University.
• 2 years experience in the legal field ideally within construction or real estate
• Only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Benefits :

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Transfer Pricing

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In transfer pricing at PwC you will focus on providing guidance and support to clients on transfer pricing matters. In this field you will help businesses establish and maintain appropriate pricing for transactions between related entities maintaining compliance with tax regulations and minimising the risk of disputes.

Translating the vision you set the tone and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth shaping the direction of client engagements and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation understanding that quality integrity inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network understanding tradeoffs and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas solutions and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term short-term detail-oriented and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Required Experience:

Director

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Job Description & Summary

PwC Legal Middle East has been operating for over 10 years through its hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre. We have a team of over 70 lawyers and legal professionals based in and working across the region. We cover the region through our sizable and fast-growing team of legal professionals.

Line of Service

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Director

Job Description & Summary

PwC Legal Middle East has been operating for over 10 years through its hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre. We have a team of over 70 lawyers and legal professionals based in and working across the region. We cover the region through our sizable and fast-growing team of legal professionals.

A career within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, on going compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.

Our team specialises in providing legal advice across all of our clients disciplines. You’ll help provide legal support to a wide array of specialty areas from cyber security and technology to banking and intellectual property.

We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Director in the field of Employment Law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on advising on non-contentious employment law matters (including workforce transformation) within the Middle East region.

This role reports to the Head of Legal within the Tax and Legal Line of Service in PwC Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on all matters related to employment law, ensuring compliance with local regulations and best practices, including but not limited to transfer of employees, drafting relevant contracts, terminations, employee benefits, drafting and implementing ESOPs, conducting due diligence, etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and PwC clients to develop and implement effective employment policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and protect the interests of the clients.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant legislative changes and industry trends in employment law, and proactively advise clients on potential implications and opportunities.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams and clients on employment law matters, fostering a culture of compliance and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry associations, and legal professionals, to enhance the organization's reputation and influence in the field of employment law.
• Demonstrate flexibility for travel as required to meet with clients, attend conferences, and stay connected with market developments.
• Lead the employment law team, providing direction and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to align legal strategies with organizational goals.
• Expand the client base and actively seek new opportunities to expand the practice.
• Ability and willingness to use new legal technology.
• A UK qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in an international firm practicing employment law, with a focus on the Middle East region.
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws, regulations, and customs within the Middle East.
• Proven track record in providing strategic advice and counsel on complex employment law matters.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed to fulfill the requirements of the role.

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Director

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