662 Legal Professionals 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.

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 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.

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 and proactive Legal Counsel / Legal Advisor to lead and manage the legal operations of the company. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with international and local laws, manage corporate structuring and investment agreements, oversee commercial contracts, and handle risk management and dispute resolution across UAE, KSA, RSA, and USA markets.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Legal Compliance

Ensure adherence to local and international laws concerning transportation, labour, and safety.

Monitor legislative changes and advise management on legal implications.

2. Corporate & Investment Legal Support

Support company formation, governance, and structuring, including holding entities and subsidiaries.

Draft and review shareholder agreements, MOUs, and investment documents.

Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Ensure compliance with UAE, KSA, RSA, and USA corporate laws.

3. Contract Management & Commercial Law

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to protect the company’s interests.

Oversee contract lifecycle, milestones, renewals, and compliance.

Manage IP-related matters including trademarks and licensing agreements.

4. Regulatory & Compliance

Develop and implement internal policies and regulatory frameworks.

Liaise with external regulatory authorities and support audits.

5. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

Identify legal risks and suggest preventive strategies.

Provide support in dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration.

6. Representation & Advocacy

Represent the company in negotiations, industry forums, legal proceedings, and mediation.

Advocate effectively for the company’s legal interests.

7. Legal Advisory

Advise senior management on legal matters affecting business operations.

Interpret laws to ensure company decisions are legally sound.

8. External Counsel Management

Liaise with external lawyers and advisors.

Monitor performance and manage legal service costs.

9. Policy Development

Develop, update, and implement internal policies in alignment with legal standards.

Ensure ongoing compliance through regular policy reviews.

10. Documentation & Record Keeping

Maintain accurate and accessible legal records, contracts, and compliance files.

Ensure documentation is audit-ready and securely stored.

11. QHSE Compliance

Follow all QHSE-IMS procedures to uphold legal, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Ensure legal activities align with company environmental protection policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB or LLM)

Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience in corporate / commercial law (multi-jurisdictional preferred)

Strong knowledge of UAE, KSA, RSA, and USA corporate laws and business regulations

Experience in corporate structuring, contract negotiation, and litigation

Excellent legal drafting and advisory skills

Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities

Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under pressure

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.

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

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere, Public, Soil and Kumo.

We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Legal Manager to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.

The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure.

Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information
• Outstanding communication skills
• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
• MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage;