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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.
• 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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Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/01/2025

Experienced Shipping/Litigation Lawyer to provide strategic legal adviceon contentious and non-contentious matters including S&P transactions,charter party disputes, ship financing, and regulatory compliance. Work withinternal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risks and drivefavorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complexlitigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions
  
• Work withexternal counsel on FDD cases, ship arrests, cargo claims, and enforcement
  
• Providestrategic dispute resolution advice
  

Charter Party Contracts & Disputes

• Draft, review,and negotiate charter party agreements
  
• Advise oncharter party disputes and resolution through arbitration or litigation
  
• Support shipS&P transactions including MOAs, delivery conditions, and titletransfer
  
• Manage disputesfrom contractual breaches and advise on ship financing structures
  

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct duediligence ensuring compliance with international regulations
  
• Draft internallegal policies aligned with maritime and commercial laws
  
• Monitorindustry legal developments and represent company at industry events
  

Qualifications

• Qualifiedlawyer with 3+ years in shipping litigation, arbitration, and maritime law
  
• Strongknowledge of charter parties, BIMCO agreements, and S&P agreements
  
• Ability to workunder pressure in fast-paced international environments
  
• Strongnegotiation, drafting, and advocacy skills
  
• In-house legalcounsel experience with ship-owning group preferred
  
• Proficient withMS Office and in-house IT systems
  

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Job Title : Legal Counsel & Data Privacy Officer | MAF Global Solutions | Legal

Role Summary : The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing comprehensive legal services across all business functions, including managing contracts, disputes, and advising on legal issues. The role also involves oversight of data privacy compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and industry best practices.

Role Profile :

• Review and negotiate Heads of Terms and franchise agreements with international franchisors, ensuring terms are commercially beneficial, minimize legal risks, and support global expansion.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor across all business units, providing proactive, solutions-focused counsel on complex legal matters spanning commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property domains.
• Manage data breach responses, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Translate legal documents between English and Arabic.
• Monitor legislative developments regionally and globally, recommending legal adjustments to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and investigations related to franchising, employment practices, and business conduct.
• Oversee employee training on data privacy best practices and manage data subject rights requests and breach responses to ensure compliance.
• Lead or contribute to training sessions for franchisees and internal stakeholders on topics like labour law, compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Law
• Certifications such as CIPM or CIPP / E are a plus
• 3-5 years of experience as legal counsel, with in-house experience
• Retail experience is a plus
• At least one year of experience in privacy compliance or a related field
• Familiarity with data protection technologies (DLP, encryption, anonymization, etc.)
• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Legal

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Time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID R103969

Why Join Us?

Since its founding in Suwon, Korea in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands, managing more than 200 subsidiaries around the world. At Samsung MENA Office, we believe in empowering people to lead and drive progress. If you are ready to grow with a global leader, we want you on our team.

For this role, we are looking for someone eager to learn and take on new challenges. You will review requests from business partners or teams via email, manage ad hoc requests from the HOD, attend meetings with the HOD and Senior Lawyers, and independently manage your workload. The ideal candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude and will be able to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide legal admin support.
• Review terms and conditions related to sales and promotions.
• Experience in contract reviews, NDAs, distribution agreements, marketing, and service agreements.
• Business partnering for marketing and e-store teams.
• Data privacy advising & compliance advising.
• Support on projects including corporate and commercial.
• Strong PowerPoint skills.
• Support members of the legal function daily.
• Budgeting and Excel sheet knowledge.

What You’ll Need:

• Law school training or legal background; admission to bar is a plus.
• 5 years' of related experience in-house or private practice.
• Experience as a legal assistant or junior lawyer.
• Experience reviewing legal documents and amendments/drafting legal clauses.
• Understanding of Data Privacy Laws.
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Excellent English skills; Arabic and/or French fluency is a bonus.
• Strong Microsoft skills, including PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Significant ad hoc project experience.
• Ethical, punctual, dedicated, and committed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to new environments and cultures.

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Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearables, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, including the semiconductor industry with memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. We are also leading in IoT development through initiatives like Smart Home and Digital Health. Since 1969 , Samsung Electronics has become one of the world’s top technology companies and a recognized global brand. Our network extends worldwide, and we pride ourselves on the creativity and diversity of our talented people. To learn more, visit our official newsroom at #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dubizzle Group is a multinational operation built on people that are plugged in, hungry for innovation, and live outside the box. We own and operate 5 bespoke leading brands in emerging markets, across 10 countries globally.

At Dubizzle Group, we constantly aim to disrupt traditional processes by introducing solutions that make property and classifieds search faster, easier, and simpler. Our competitive advantage comes from the tremendous value we add to the businesses that work with us, and the significant ease we provide to end users. We aim to use digital tools to conquer emerging markets, one portal at a time!

As a Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel to handle all complex legal matters and projects, as part of the Legal team across EMPG. You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties. You will be responsible to draft, review, negotiate and follow up on a variety of contracts under the direction of the General Counsel. Your role will be to support EMPG Group’s global legal functions, with primary responsibilities linked to EMPG’s UAE businesses.

In this role, you will:

1. Handle all corporate legal processes (e.g., intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, transactions, lawsuits, patents).
2. Develop company policies and legal positions.
3. Research and mitigate legal risks.
4. Guide managers to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
5. Draft, review, and structure legal documents and reports.
6. Represent the company in legal proceedings.
7. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and deal terms.
8. Coordinate with internal departments on legal and contract requirements.
9. Conduct training on contract processes.
10. Liaise with government authorities regarding contracts.
11. Organize and maintain legal documentation.
12. Provide administrative support to the Legal team.

Minimum requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized commonwealth country; training at an international law firm preferred.
2. 5 to 8 years of relevant legal experience, including experience as a TMT lawyer.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
4. Strong background in corporate law, including contract, tax, securities, and intellectual property law.
5. Excellent communication skills, bilingual in Arabic and English preferred.
6. Ability to multitask, organize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong legal drafting skills and ability to handle complex legal issues.
8. Flexible to work across different legal practice areas.

We offer:

• A dynamic, high-performing team environment.
• A multicultural workplace with over 60 nationalities.
• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits including health insurance, annual air ticket allowance, employee discounts, rewards, and learning opportunities.

Team Summary

The Visa CEMEA Legal team manages Visas legal affairs in the CEMEA region. Our team provides advice and services to ensure business goals are successfully met and that Visas 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 Visas legal team in CEMEA region to primarily support Visas 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.

Qualifications :

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

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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General Summary : The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance across all areas of the company's operations. This role includes assisting in the conduct of corporate / M&A transactions, establishment and ongoing operation of joint ventures, including drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, contract management, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and supporting the Group General Counsel / Associate General Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel in managing legal risks and disputes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a good understanding of corporate and commercial law, and experience in the industrial / steel manufacturing sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts and legal documents, including sale and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, supply agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Support the Group General Counsel / Associate General Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel in ensuring the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, labor and environmental laws.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support the Group General Counsel / Associate General Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel in advising the company on various legal matters.
• Assist in identifying potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, particularly those associated with the manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Provide support in managing litigation, disputes, and arbitration processes, including preparing legal documents and coordinating with external counsel.
• Assist in developing and updating internal policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legal requirements.
• Provide general legal support to various departments within the company as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities (attributes) required :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Minimum Education Qualifications (Must Haves) :

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Admission as a solicitor in a recognized jurisdiction (e.g. England and Wales, U.S.A., Australia, etc.).

Professional Experience (Must Haves)

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a legal counsel role, preferably with Projects / Construction legal background.
• Experience with corporate / M&A transactions, joint ventures and procurement / commercial contracts.

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Associate

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Full-time

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