Overview
Corporate Lawyer Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at EXCELLENCE GROUP
Title: Corporate Lawyer
Company: EXCELLENCE GROUP
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Position: Corporate Lawyer (Executive / Senior Executive)
Location: JLT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We are seeking a proactive and experienced In-House Lawyer to establish and manage the legal function within our company. You will play a key role in protecting the company’s legal interests, ensuring compliance, and advising on matters such as contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. This is a unique opportunity to build legal policies and procedures from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish Legal Function: Build and manage the company’s legal department to support business objectives.
Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice to senior leadership and various departments.
Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including commercial, supplier, and employment contracts.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with UAE laws, including labor laws, corporate governance, and DMCC regulations.
Employment Law: Advise on employee relations, contracts, and labor disputes.
Dispute Resolution: Handle disputes and represent the company in legal matters when necessary.
Corporate Governance: Advise on company formation, shareholder agreements, and corporate policies.
Legal Strategy: Develop legal strategies to mitigate risks and protect the company’s interests.
Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain legal records in compliance with UAE laws.
Training & Development: Educate internal teams on legal matters and compliance.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or additional certifications are a plus.
Experience: 3-5 years of legal experience, ideally in-house in the UAE, with knowledge of UAE labor and commercial law.
Skills: Fluent in English and Arabic can be added advantage, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
Personal Attributes: Professional, detail-oriented, self-starter, strong negotiation skills.
