1 119 Legal Professionals jobs in the United Arab Emirates

A prominent bank seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Professional to join their team.

• Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Support regulatory compliance and filings.
• Maintain accurate legal records and documentation.
• Conduct thorough research on banking and commercial laws.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure adherence to legal standards.

The ideal candidate is a UAE National who holds a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent. They should have a strong interest in financial law, contracts, and compliance, as well as excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of experience are welcome to apply.

• Gain valuable legal experience within the banking industry.
• Work closely with experienced legal professionals who will guide and mentor you.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment with a reputable banking institution.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Legal Professional to oversee all legal matters across our organization. This includes providing legal advice to senior management and cross-functional teams on corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, technology, and regulatory laws.

About the Role

• Legal Advisory & Strategy : Develop and implement legal strategies that support the group's objectives while ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Corporate Governance
• Ensure that all operating jurisdictions remain compliant with corporate governance standards, laws, and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of corporate documentation, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and meeting minutes.
• Advise on structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures when applicable.
• Contract Management
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to services, software licensing, vendor relationships, non-disclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
• Establish and manage a centralized contract management system.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Monitor legal developments in areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfers.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Intellectual Property Management
• Develop and advise on IP strategy for IT products and services.
• Manage registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
• Represent the company in disputes, mediations, or negotiations as needed.

We are seeking an accomplished legal professional to provide high-level advice and assistance to clients. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of the law, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex legal documents.

• Provide expert legal advice and support to clients
• Analyze and draft critical legal documents including contracts and agreements
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and stay current with developments in the legal field
• Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiate on their behalf

• Fluent English language skills
• Relevant law degree and significant professional experience

**Job Opportunity:**

The role involves working as a Litigation Associate for an International law firm in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation and be bilingual.

**Key Responsibilities:

• Working on complex commercial disputes and arbitrations
• Handling varied and challenging legal work

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission:

IDEX strives to create an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We aim to drive conscious inclusion across our business and create equitable pathways. As a result, we are seeking highly skilled professionals who share our values and are committed to excellence in their field.

This opportunity offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients and cases, developing your skills and expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and other professionals, learning from them and contributing your own ideas and perspectives.

Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on our clients' businesses. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest heavily in their development and well-being.

If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are eager to make a difference.

Job Purpose

This is a pivotal role across various business units, reporting directly to the CEO/COO to conduct both legal and company secretarial activities.

Familiarity with UK common law with a good body of knowledge and demonstrable experience in financial technology (fintech)/ exchange/ banking/ IT industry with at least 4-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include advising employees and management in legal and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines, reviewing contracts and agreements, all company secretarial activities, representing employees in legal or regulatory proceedings, participating in committee and working group activities, monitoring legislative proceedings, maintaining active relationships with various entities and associations, conducting internal training on current topics/legislation, providing regular and ad hoc briefings to senior management on regulatory changes having an impact on GMEX, and working on contractual issues for suppliers/customers. This role will require regular liaison with all internal departments as well as customer/supplier facing.

This role is fast-paced, and will be juggling several tasks/projects at one time.

• Negotiate, draft, and execute agreements and contracts
• Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues
• Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in Strategic Business Units, Technology, Marketing, Brand Communication, Sales, Human Resources and Business Development
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Advise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals
• Explain legal language
• Provide assistance with global joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions
• Draft terms and conditions in agreements
• Ensure legal objectives are met
• Conduct company secretarial activities and regulatory filings
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organisation by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates
• Perform pre-litigation work to minimise risks and maximise legal rights
• Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions
• Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics
• Act as Data Protection Officer
• Objectives:
• Develop robust relationships with client and partner legal counsels, regulators and government organisations as applicable
• Manage the resolution of regulatory or legal matters
• Review and comment on proposed legislation where applicable
• Actively engage with internal and external teams on market conduct examinations and other regulatory actions
• Ensure the company is operating within the law at all times
• Provide legal advice and representation to the CEO and the Leadership team for all local and non-local affairs
• Ability to manage and resolve complex legal and regulatory matters and to clearly and effectively communicate these matters to others internally and externally as needed
• Ability to influence key internal and external decision-makers on key policy issues
• Ability to advocate policy positions on key issues on state levels
• Consult and coordinate with new business/sales/product development to determine regulatory requirements for commercial products being offered in the marketplace
• Review benefit plans for compliance with state mandates and other healthcare reform requirements
• Help to manage and resolve consumer complaints as needed
• Review operational documents to ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory laws
About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of UK common law and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

They will be responsible for managing multiple projects and deadlines, while also providing expert legal advice and representation to the CEO and the Leadership team.

A fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with practice experience in UK common law and at least Four or five years post-qualified experience in contract/commercial law, preferably within the fintech/exchange/banking/IT industry, would be ideal for this role.

Desirable Qualifications
• A good working understanding of UK law
• Litigation and alternative dispute resolution skills
• Problem-solving skills, Team Player
• Client-focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective relationship-building skills, working with various levels internal and external leaders including regulators

We are seeking experienced legal professionals to assist in high-profile cases involving banking, construction, insurance, energy, and commercial litigation. Senior candidates will work closely with clients to resolve disputes, including those related to High Net Worth individuals.

We are seeking a skilled legal professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of legal principles and be adept at handling a variety of legal matters.

This role offers an opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

1. Provide legal counsel on corporate and litigation matters.
2. Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
3. Represent clients in court proceedings.
4. Collaborate with senior partners on complex legal cases.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Years of experience as a Legal Associate or in a similar legal role.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our team. As a Legal Consultant, you will be responsible for managing relationships with content creators, overseeing internal legal documents, and providing legal advice across the company.

• Creator Relations & Escalations: Manage complex situations involving content creators, ensuring seamless communication and resolution.
• Legal Document Management: Oversee and manage internal legal documents, addenda, and contracts to ensure compliance and organization.
• Internal Legal Support: Provide expert legal guidance to internal teams on various matters, including HR-related issues and general advisory capacity.
• External Counsel Coordination: Liaise between internal teams and external legal support, independently managing communication and case-related tasks.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure the company's legal framework is up-to-date, creating and implementing best practices, educating the team, and maintaining organized and easily accessible legal documents.

Experience: A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a relevant legal role, preferably with significant industry knowledge and expertise.

Industry Knowledge: A strong background in the creator economy, digital marketing, social media, and intellectual property is essential.

Nice-to-Have: Experience with compliance, advertising, promotions, and copyright/trademark law is a definite plus.

Location: Dubai or flexible locations considered.

Work Style: Highly adaptable, comfortable with an unpredictable workload, prioritizing effectively, and handling urgent escalations.

Contract Type: Employment in Dubai or external consultant.

Package and Benefits: Competitive offer depending on contract type.

Start Time: ASAP.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive legal professional to join our team. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow within a multinational corporate environment.

The successful candidate will support business operations, assist in contract management, research, ensure compliance with UAE laws and internal company policies.

• Conduct research on commercial, pharma, regulatory, and labour laws applicable within the GCC region.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing commercial contracts, documentation, and other legal documents under supervision.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation files and coordinating with external counsel when requested from time to time.
• Maintain and update databases, templates, and internal compliance documentation.
• Assist in implementing legal policies and training programs.
• Handle administrative tasks such as document archiving, prepare reports and presentations.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in law from a renowned university.
• 0-3 years of work experience as a legal paralegal or internship experience.
• Fluent English and Arabic with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legal terminologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and keen to adapt to other legal tools.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience, participate in key projects, and build your management skills.

Successful candidates will undergo thorough onboarding, participate in project leadership, and develop their management abilities.