Corporate Lawyer

Confidential Company

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Company Formation & Jurisdictional Strategy

• Entity Setup: Execute the end-to-end incorporation of companies across UAE Mainland (DET), Free Zones (DMCC, ADGM, DIFC), and offshore jurisdictions.

• Structural Advisory: Recommend optimal legal structures (LLC, Branch, Representative Office, or SPV) based on business activity and tax efficiency.

• Statutory Documentation: Draft and finalize Memorandums of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and Board Resolutions tailored to specific jurisdictional requirements.

2. Banking Strategy & Account Facilitation

• Bank Onboarding: Lead the corporate bank account opening process, acting as the primary liaison between the company and UAE/International financial institutions.

• KYC & Due Diligence: Prepare comprehensive "Bank Ready" dossiers, including detailed Source of Wealth (SoW) and Source of Funds (SoF) documentation for shareholders and UBOs.

• Risk Profiling: Proactively address bank queries regarding business models, expected turnover, and cross-border transaction flows to minimize onboarding delays.

3. 2026 Compliance & Regulatory Defense

• AML/CTF Oversight: Implement and monitor Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) policies

• UBO & ESR Reporting: Manage the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) register and ensure timely filings for Economic Substance Regulations (ESR).

• Corporate Governance: Ensure all corporate actions, share transfers, and management changes are legally recorded and reflected in the relevant registries to avoid administrative fines.

4. Corporate & Contractual Law

• Commercial Agreements: Draft and negotiate high-value commercial contracts, Joint Venture agreements, and Share Purchase Agreements (SPA).

• Legal Audits: Conduct periodic "Health Checks" on corporate documents to ensure trade licenses, leases, and regulatory permits are current and compliant.