Legal Counsel (UAEN)
Job Description
Job Description – Legal Counsel (Emirati National)
Department: Compliance DepartmentCompany: Aetram Finserv L.L.C
Location: Dubai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Aetram Finserv is seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Counsel to join the Compliance Department as part of our Emiratisation initiative. This role is exclusively open to UAE Nationals only and will play a critical role in managing the company's legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing legal risks, and supporting business operations across the organization.
The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulatory frameworks, excellent legal drafting capabilities, and the ability to provide practical legal guidance in a dynamic financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide legal advice and guidance to management and internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage legal documents including contracts, agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, and corporate documentation.
- Support the Compliance Department in ensuring adherence to UAE regulatory and legal requirements.
- Review internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks from a legal and compliance perspective.
- Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and government entities when required.
- Manage and support legal disputes, claims, litigation matters, and legal risk assessments.
- Ensure all legal documentation and company practices align with applicable UAE laws and regulations.
- Assist in regulatory submissions, legal filings, and licensing-related documentation where applicable.
- Provide legal support for business expansion initiatives, partnerships, and strategic projects.
- Monitor changes in UAE laws and regulations and advise management on potential business impacts.
- Maintain proper legal records, contract repositories, and governance documentation.
- Support internal investigations, audits, and compliance reviews when required.
- UAE National with valid Family Book (Mandatory).
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
- Minimum 2–5 years of relevant legal experience within Financial Services, Banking, Forex, FinTech, or corporate legal environments.
- Strong understanding of UAE commercial laws, labor laws, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent understanding of legal risk management and corporate governance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters professionally.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is preferred.
- Experience working in regulated financial services or forex environments.
- Exposure to compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Professional legal certifications or memberships are preferred.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing financial services organization.
- Exposure to strategic legal and compliance functions.
How to Apply
Interested UAE National candidates may send their updated CV to:
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Subject Line: Application – Legal Counsel (Emiratisation Role)