1 010 Legal Professionals jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced legal professional to fill the position of Legal Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee and control project liabilities throughout the entire supply chain and directly supervise contract managers of the Operating Centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a small team of contract managers and provide legal advice, interpretation, and guidance on various matters affecting the Operating Centres.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to business activities, ensuring oversight and control of liabilities on projects, and managing claims and litigations.
• Implement the Operating Model of the Legal Contracts Compliance Department and manage the legal entities within the Operating Centers.

Requirements:

• Law degree with approximately 7-10+ years of similar legal experience in an international environment.
• Relevant experience in construction or EPC contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and collaborate effectively with people across various levels and responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance to Abu Dhabi is being offered.
• This is an opportunity to be part of a strategic business partner recognized for excellence in providing world-class legal, contractual, and regulatory support.

Other Opportunities:

• Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

As a crucial team member, you will work closely with the Chief Counsel to extend your role across contract reviews, negotiations, and major projects.

You will provide legal advice on matters such as ethics and compliance, construction law, and dispute management, including professional indemnity matters.

• Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements.
• Offer solutions-focused advice in a timely fashion to the business.
• Handle matters relating to contracts, including reviewing consultancy agreements and preparing bid responses.
• Manage disputes and claims, including professional indemnity matters.
• Work collaboratively with the legal teams on major projects and international pursuits.
• Implement risk management initiatives, including identifying and implementing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other corporate functions, including Operations, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources.
• Provide labor law advice and manage employment disputes.
• Manage external counsel and assist the Chief Counsel in ethics and compliance-related matters.
• Develop and manage standard form documents, if necessary.

A minimum of 6 years post-admission experience is required. Arabic language skills are highly regarded.

The following experience is strongly desirable:

• Strong contracts and projects capabilities.
• Expertise in managing contentious matters.
• Top-tier law firm experience.
• ME region experience.
• Multinational corporation experience.
• Ethics and compliance experience.
• Construction/engineering industry experience.

• Good oral and written English communications skills.
• Negotiation skills in various scenarios.
• Solid administration and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workflows and work collaboratively with many parts of the business.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive legal professional to join our property management team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in real estate law, lease agreements, and property dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, review, and negotiating leases, tenancy agreements, and other real estate-related contracts is essential for this role.
• The successful candidate will advise on property acquisitions, sales, development, and management operations, ensuring all legal aspects are considered.
• Handling legal issues related to landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, and non-payment matters requires strong negotiation and communication skills.
• This role involves ensuring compliance with applicable real estate, housing, zoning, and municipal laws in the UAE.
• Liaising with external legal counsel when needed and managing legal proceedings and litigation is crucial.
• Supporting internal departments with legal interpretations and implications of ongoing operations is key.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and advising management on legal risks and mitigation strategies is essential.
• Maintaining legal records and ensuring proper documentation of all agreements and legal activities is vital.
• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or higher is required; experience in Real Estate Law is highly valued.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the UAE.
• 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 is necessary.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills are required.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail is expected.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines is essential.

Employment visa & Medical Insurance are included.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our team as a Senior Legal Associate.

• This role requires delivering expert legal counsel, managing legal matters and documentation, supporting regulatory compliance, and contributing to major business initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

Legal Advice: Providing general review of legal documents with stakeholders and third parties depending on length, complexity, and relevant legal jurisdiction.

• Manage Legal Documents: Drafting and reviewing letters for existing stakeholders, third parties, or clients.

Litigation and Complaints Management

Support Regulatory Compliance: Assisting in submitting documents and responding to legal authorities with required actions and documents in collaboration with Compliance teams.

• New Projects: Supporting new company establishments, which may involve proposal review, contract reviewing, offer reviewing, gathering documents, translating documents, etc.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in law from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Master's degree in law is a plus (preferably from the USA, UK, or Canada).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial services.
• Arabic and English spoken and written are essential. Other languages are considered an advantage.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Corporate background.
• Self-motivated and self-driven.
• Outstanding communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal principles, regulations, and best practices in the financial services industry.

Ambitious individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional results are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to oversee and manage UAE onshore litigation proceedings. This role requires proactive reporting, effective management of external counsel, and maintaining current knowledge of UAE laws.

• Oversee and manage UAE onshore litigation proceedings
• Effectively manage onshore UAE external litigation counsel
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations and introductions of new UAE laws

• Qualifying law degree (LLB, JD)
• Licence to practice law in jurisdiction where the legal profession is formally regulated

About this Role:

This senior manager position involves providing accurate, succinct, clear, and timely counsel to facility and corporate executives and managers on various legal topics. You will also take an active role in researching, managing, and advising on legal aspects related to the group's restructuring and transformation projects. Additionally, you will draft, lead negotiations, and finalise contracts, settlement agreements, memoranda of understanding, heads of terms, and demand notices while ensuring reasoned risk allocation and protection of the business' commercial, legal, and reputational interests.

What We Offer:

A highly analytical mid to senior level lawyer with progressive in-house legal experience in a major fast-paced service industry company or reputable law firm, preferably with significant GCC regional experience. A strong desire to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and interests, including corporate governance requirements and contract reviews. Strong negotiation and project management skills, with the ability to present key legal, risk management, and contracting topics to the business and management.

Legal Expert

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Expert to join our team. As a key member, you will provide legal advice and assistance on various matters including contracts, corporate law, employment law, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and assistance on various matters including contracts, corporate law, employment law, and dispute resolution
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparations and provide accurate interpretations of laws and regulations
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and pleadings
• Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations
• Maintain a good understanding of local laws and regulations to ensure compliance for clients

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Adviser or similar role
• Must be fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulations is required
• Proven ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary for this position.

Location:

This position is based in Abu Dhabi but may require occasional travel within the UAE.

Preference:

This job is open to Indian nationals who have their own visa. Accommodation will not be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Adviser to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the legal system and be able to provide sound legal advice and support.

The Legal Adviser will provide legal advice and support to clients on various matters including contracts, disputes, and compliance.

Responsibilities also include conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents such as contracts and agreements, representing clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.

Additionally, the Legal Adviser will maintain confidentiality of all client information and keep up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations that may affect clients' businesses or cases.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable university
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Legal Adviser or similar role in the UAE
• Fluent in English (Arabic language skills would be an advantage)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Job Details:

• This is a full-time position with standard working hours
• Own visa holders are preferred

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our team as Senior Legal Counsel. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business and providing expert legal advice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned lawyer to contribute to our dynamic legal team in the Middle East. You will work closely with our business stakeholders to ensure timely and professional support in managing legal activities.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in law and a proven track record of delivering high-quality legal services. You will be responsible for providing full-scale operational legal support, preparing and reviewing contracts, negotiating with clients and contractors, and liaising with our global legal team.

• Provide day-to-day operational legal support for all legal affairs within our business in the MENA/MEA region.
• Prepare and review contracts and negotiate independently with clients and contractors.
• Assist the MEA General Counsel on strategic projects and corporate matters related to the region.
• Liaise with the global legal team on cross-jurisdictional transactions and corporate projects.
• Review, interpret, evaluate, and analyze relevant laws and regulations and provide updates on critical legal changes.
• Provide legal advice to business stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Ensure compliance with JLL practices, policies, and applicable laws.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field from a leading law school.
• Six (6) years of post-degree work experience in UAE preferably in a multicultural environment.
• Past work experience in an international law firm in real estate practice, construction, or real estate consulting or as in-house counsel will be a strong advantage.
• Full proficiency in oral and written English is mandatory. Proficiency in Arabic would be a strong preference.
• High level of integrity, good communication and time management skills, and a team-oriented approach.

We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a collaborative work environment. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to supporting our employees' career ambitions, recognizing their contributions, investing in their well-being, and providing competitive benefits and pay.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional legal services, please submit your application.