Legal Executive

Confidential Company

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

2 - 8 Years

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, and partnership agreements.
  • Experience in UAE contracts is mandatory, ensuring all agreements are fully compliant with local laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal advisory support to business teams on commercial transactions and operational matters.
  • Ensure contracts comply with UAE laws and internal company policies.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with UAE federal and local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and proactively advise stakeholders.
  • Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings as required.

Corporate Governance

  • Support corporate secretarial matters including board resolutions, powers of attorney, shareholder documentation, and corporate filings.
  • Coordinate with external authorities (DED, free zones, ministries) for company registrations, renewals, and amendments.

Litigation & Dispute Management

  • Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.
  • Manage legal notices, claims, and responses, ensuring timely and effective handling.
  • Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to management.

Risk Management

  • Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-focused mitigation strategies.
  • Support internal stakeholders in understanding legal exposure and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal teams including HR, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
  • Liaise with external lawyers, consultants, and government entities as required.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); relevant certifications are an advantage
  • 2–5 years of experience in a legal executive or legal support role (UAE experience preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of UAE laws, including commercial, labor, and contract law
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts, agreements, and legal documents
  • Familiar with company compliance requirements, policies, and regulatory filings
  • Ability to coordinate with external legal counsel, government authorities, and internal stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in English (Arabic is an advantage)
  • High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics
  • Organized, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced corporate environment

Employment Type

    Full Time

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Legal Executive
  • Contracts
  • Compliance
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Specialist
  • Contract Management

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