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Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Commercial

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will partner with the business to provide clear, pragmatic legal support across contracts, regional and international projects, as well as day‑to‑day operations. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to help manage risk and enable informed decision‑making in a complex environment.
  • · Must have strong corporate commercial law experience
  • · Must have top tier law firm and in house experience

About Our Client

Well established entity in Dubai, operating at an international scale, driving strategic initiatives for innovation, sustainability and industrial development.

Job Description

· Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across contracts, projects, and day‑to‑day operational matters in a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment

· Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of high‑value and strategically important agreements, managing legal and commercial risk

· Support cross‑border initiatives and transactions, working closely with internal stakeholders to identify issues early and enable informed decisions

· Advise on disputes, claims, and incidents, coordinating with external counsel and internal teams to manage exposure and resolve matters efficiently

· Develop and maintain legal templates, guidance, and playbooks to support consistent and effective contracting practices

· Deliver targeted training and informal guidance to business teams to improve legal awareness and risk management

· Manage external legal advisers, ensuring quality, cost control, and alignment with business priorities

The Successful Applicant

· Must have at least 10 years PQE, combining top tier law firm training with substantial in‑house experience

· Strong track record advising asset‑heavy / industrial or complex operational businesses

· Proven experience across cross‑border projects, high‑value contracts, and dispute/claims strategies

· Comfortable operating with high autonomy, influencing senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams

· Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills; commercially astute with sound risk judgement

What's on Offer

· Senior, high‑impact role with visibility to leadership and global operations

· Diverse, complex work spanning projects, operations, disputes, and strategy

· Attractive compensation package.

Contact
Areej Mahmood
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6929982

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Areej Mahmood
Job reference
JN-012026-6929982

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