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In this role, you will provide expert legal advice to support complex projects from development through to operational phases. You will manage contract negotiations, oversee external legal partners, and ensure legal risks are effectively mitigated.

A leading semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.

1. Provide expert legal advice across project development, construction, operations, and asset management.
2. Lead legal support on new business development, including contract reviews, bid documentation, and negotiation of key agreements.
3. Oversee and manage external legal counsel, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and alignment with project timelines.
4. Support M&A activities, including legal due diligence, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.
5. Advise on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters in partnership with internal teams and external legal partners.
6. Review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and regulatory standards.
7. Champion legal governance, compliance, and process optimisation across the business unit.
8. Contribute to talent development, people management, and foster a high-performance legal team culture.

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, or project-related legal work.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts, managing legal risk, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to oversee complex legal processes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience.

• Work on high-profile, cross-functional projects with significant business impact.
• Join a semi-government organisation that prioritises Emirati talent and long-term development.

Skills

Legal counsel

Our client is a well-established semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.

• Lead the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, verification, and payment execution
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of transactions in the ERP system
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and financial policies
• Prepare monthly AP reports and contribute to audit processes
• Mentor and supervise junior AP staff, ensuring high-quality performance
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools
• Solid understanding of AP processes, vendor management, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and coordinate with multiple departments
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Our client is a reputable semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.

• Oversee daily operations related to general ledger accounting
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and IFRS standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to resolve discrepancies
• Support system and process enhancements to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency
• Supervise and guide junior accountants to ensure high performance and development
• UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain accuracy under pressure
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Our client is a well-established semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.

• Lead the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, verification, and payment execution
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of transactions in the ERP system
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and financial policies
• Prepare monthly AP reports and contribute to audit processes
• Mentor and supervise junior AP staff, ensuring high-quality performance
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools
• Solid understanding of AP processes, vendor management, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and coordinate with multiple departments

Our client is a reputable semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.

• Oversee daily operations related to general ledger accounting
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and IFRS standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to resolve discrepancies
• Support system and process enhancements to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency
• Supervise and guide junior accountants to ensure high performance and development

• UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain accuracy under pressure

• Provide expert legal advice across project development, construction, operations, and asset management.
• Lead legal support on new business development, including contract reviews, bid documentation, and negotiation of key agreements.
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and alignment with project timelines.
• Support M&A activities, including legal due diligence, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Advise on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters in partnership with internal teams and external legal partners.
• Review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and regulatory standards.
• Champion legal governance, compliance, and process optimisation across the business unit.
• Contribute to talent development, people management, and foster a high-performance legal team culture.

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, or project-related legal work.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts, managing legal risk, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to oversee complex legal processes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience.

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About GHD

Let's start with our vision: water, energy, and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come.

With more than 14,000 people around the globe, GHD is a leading engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm. We aim to make water, energy, and urbanisation sustainable for future generations. GHD delivers iconic projects that shape landscapes, support communities, and set the path for our collective future.

Our people are invested in the future and share a passion for outstanding results. As our group continues to grow, we are looking for talented graduates to join our UAE teams to deliver engineering, design, and consultancy solutions across all sectors.

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented graduates to join our team in the UAE. As a Graduate Engineer at GHD, you will be part of our Graduate Development Program designed to develop future leaders and technical specialists. You will gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring, and engage in various development activities.

GHD's Graduate Program aims to develop our future leaders and technical specialists.

During our two-year global graduate development program, graduates will work on a variety of projects in the Water, Energy, Industrial, Property, and Buildings sectors, both in the UAE and overseas. Your contribution will positively impact the environment and communities.

While learning about our business, values, team, and yourself, you will develop decision-making, communication, technical, and leadership skills.

We offer mentoring, diverse development activities, on-the-job experience, project exposure, and support towards gaining chartered status in your field.

Based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai office.

You will be involved in different projects, applying your skills in various environments. Your role will evolve as your knowledge grows.

• Deliver technical assignments, work elements, packages, and project engineering design activities under supervision.
• Conduct numerical analysis and prepare technical reports.
• Utilize software for engineering design.
• Participate in site visits and design team meetings as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about learning and development.

We foster a professional, friendly, and inclusive culture based on our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.

We are committed to our people's success, supporting each stage of your career with:

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, medical insurance, income protection, 22 days holiday with options to buy more
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and tools, commitment to mental health
• Flexible team-led working
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
• International, multicultural team environment
• Referral program

We support your needs with tools, recognition, and opportunities to innovate and collaborate across our global business. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our culture. We operate a flat hierarchy where every voice matters, and we value diversity in race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and experience. We aim to support your professional development through education and practical experience.

• Play a key role in advancing Emiratisation initiatives
• Opportunities for continued professional and personal development

About Our Client

A well reputed conglomerate in Dubai.

Job Description

• Support the implementation of the Emiratisation strategy in line with the organisation's overall goals.
• Partner with business units to source, attract, select, and retain UAE Nationals, ensuring their smooth onboarding and integration.
• Build strong relationships with national placement agencies, universities, and government bodies to continuously expand the UAE National talent pool.
• Represent the organisation at career fairs, placement workshops, and national employment seminars to enhance employer branding.
• Ensure the success of key Emiratisation programs such as the Emirati Graduate Programme and Internship Learning Programme.
• Maintain a strong network with government entities to stay updated on regulations, including the Tawteen program, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with the Talent Development team to deliver targeted orientation and development plans for UAE Nationals.
• Support the resolution of grievances and disciplinary issues concerning UAE Nationals in partnership with HR.
• Manage UAE National graduate placements across the organisation, including project assignments, monitoring, and feedback coordination with educational institutions.
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and coordinate the offer process, ensuring timely document verification and pension registration.

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with Family Book
• Experience supporting Emiratisation strategies within large organisations or government entities.
• Strong relationships with UAE universities, national employment agencies, and relevant government authorities.
• Knowledge of local Emiratisation laws, initiatives (such as Tawteen), and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build partnerships internally and externally.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes and coordinate graduate or internship programs.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially in handling sensitive documentation and compliance checks.
• Experience working with UAE National grievances and development planning is an advantage.

What's on Offer

• You will play a key role in advancing Emiratisation initiatives that contribute directly to the UAE's workforce development goals.
• This role offers high visibility across the organisation and provides the opportunity to work closely with business leaders, government entities, and national development programs.

Join to apply for the UAE National - Credit Administration Officer role at Jobs via eFinancialCareers .

• Assist in preparing and verifying credit facility documentation.
• Ensure credit approvals are properly documented and filed.
• Monitor facility limits and expiry dates.
• Coordinate with internal departments for credit disbursals and renewals.
• Maintain accurate credit files and records.

• UAE National (with Family Book).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a structured environment.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of experience are encouraged to apply.

• Opportunity to kickstart your banking career at a multinational bank supporting local talent.
• Hands-on experience in credit administration, vital for the bank's lending operations.

Senior level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Contact: Riddhi Wanchoo

Job reference: JN-042025-6720907