Legal Consultant
The Legal Consultant will be responsible for providing end-to-end legal advisory and support to clients across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in the UAE. The role requires strong drafting skills, practical legal understanding, and the ability to manage client relationships independently.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Advisory & Client Handling
Provide day-to-day legal advice to clients on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, ensuring practical and business-oriented solutions.
2. Contract Drafting & Review
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including:
Commercial contracts
Shareholder agreements
Employment contracts
NDAs and service agreements
3. Corporate & Compliance Advisory
Advise clients on UAE regulatory requirements including:
Company incorporation and structuring
Corporate governance matters
Compliance (CIT, ESR, UBO, AML as applicable)
4. Will Drafting & Succession Planning
Draft and advise on Wills (including ADJD/DIFC), guardianship structures, and estate planning strategies for clients.
5. Client Coordination & Relationship Management
Act as a primary point of contact for clients, manage expectations, and ensure timely delivery of services.
6. Legal Research & Documentation
Conduct legal research on UAE laws and regulations and prepare legal opinions, memos, and advisory notes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Law
- Strong knowledge of UAE laws, regulations, and corporate compliance requirements.
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements and contracts.
- Familiarity with UAE company formation procedures, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal documentation tools.
Requirements
Only applicants that apply via this link (not the APPLY NOW button) will be considered for further review and selection.
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