Corporate Internal Lawyer

Corporate / Internal Lawyer

Department: Legal
Location: Dubai UAE
Employment Type: Full-time On-site
Reports To: Managing Director

1. Position Overview

The Corporate / Internal Lawyer is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the organization ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations mitigating legal risks and safeguarding the companys interests. The role involves reviewing and drafting contracts advising management on legal matters supporting corporate governance activities and coordinating with external legal counsel when required. The ideal candidate will have international legal exposure and strong experience in corporate and commercial law within a fast-paced business environment.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Draft review negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial agreements contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to management on corporate commercial employment and operational matters.
• Ensure the companys compliance with UAE laws regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Support corporate structuring company incorporations amendments and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions when required.
• Review and assess legal risks associated with business activities projects and contractual arrangements.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation disputes regulatory matters and specialized legal issues.
• Develop and maintain legal policies procedures and internal compliance frameworks.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and legal claims while protecting the companys interests.
• Conduct legal research and monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Support management in strategic initiatives transactions partnerships and business expansion activities.
• Maintain and organize legal records contracts licenses and corporate documentation.
• Provide legal training and awareness sessions to internal stakeholders when required.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LL.B.); Masters Degree (LL.M.) is an advantage.
• 23 years of relevant corporate legal experience preferably with international exposure.
• Experience in corporate commercial and contract law.
• Knowledge of UAE legal and regulatory frameworks is required.
• Experience working with multinational companies international law firms or cross-border transactions is highly desirable.
• Strong contract drafting negotiation and legal advisory skills.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and risk assessment abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is preferred.
• Lebanese candidates will be considered for this position.

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1