Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide in-house legal services across the MENA region.Salary: up to 55k AED plus family benefitsLocation: Sharjah, UAEThe role encompasses corporate, commercial, construction, banking, employment, intellectual property, project finance, technology, litigation, and governance support. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted business advisor, offering strategic legal advice, mitigating risks, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:
Analyze, draft, and negotiate contracts, including JDAs, MOUs, NDAs, and term sheets.
Support corporate transactions such as joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
Advise on complex legal issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Collaborate with senior management and external counsel.
Handle contracts across diverse areas like IT, insurance, HR, and audit.
Manage legal risk and ensure documentation accuracy.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized jurisdiction (Corporate/Commercial Law preferred).
8-10 years of post-qualification legal experience, including UAE exposure.
Experience in corporate transactions within industries such as energy, capital, real estate, or facility management is advantageous.
Advanced proficiency in English; Arabic skills are a plus.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
International legal experience is a significant advantage.
Preferred Background:
In-house corporate legal experience or from a top-tier law firm.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
If you have a stable employment track record and are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic corporate environment, this could be the role for you.FOR MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT Ramon Garcia