Senior Legal Counsel - Common Law Qualified
Dubai
Lead legal support for M&A, restructuring, and integration projects regionally as well as internationally.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and tenders.
- Oversee governance, board matters, and company secretarial compliance.
- Collaborate with Finance, Audit, and Procurement on strategic initiatives.
- Represent Legal in internal committees and cross-functional projects.
- Mentor junior legal staff and drive legal process improvements.
- Coordinate with regulators and external counsel across jurisdictions.
- 7-10 years PQE with top-tier law firm and in-house experience.
- Qualified in a common law jurisdiction; civil law qualification is a plus.
- Proven M&A, governance, and cross-border transaction experience.
- GCC legal experience is essential.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in regulated industries is preferred.
- Commercially minded, confident, and capable of working independently
- High ethical standards and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Attractive compensation package.
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.
Dubai
advisors on legal risks.
• Coordinate with regulators and corporate registries across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to legal process improvements and internal training.
• Represent Legal team in cross-functional project teams and committees.
• Work...
Menasa & PartnersDubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Salary: Up to AED 28,000k per month + benefits
Louis Gilmartin is currently working with a global Utilities company who are looking to hire a professional Legal Counsel to their team in Dubai...
Menasa & PartnersDubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Ellie Farrell is looking to speak to Legal professionals currently residing in the UAE due to working with a international client who is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to join their team.
Requirements...