Legal Officer

To lead and manage all legal activities of the company in the UAE. The role ensures compliance with local laws (UAE Federal Law, Dubai regulations, DIFC/ADGM laws), advises senior management, mitigates legal risks,

• Provide legal advice to senior management and operational teams.
• Monitor legal developments in the UAE (UAE Federal Law, DIFC/ADGM regulations, commercial law, corporate law, economic law, etc.).
• Contract Management & Negotiation
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (commercial, distribution, services, NDAs, partnerships, suppliers).
• Ensure all agreements comply with UAE legislation and applicable international standards.
• Governance & Compliance
• Manage corporate governance documentation (General Assemblies, Board resolutions, etc.) in close coordination with the Legal Department at Headquarters.
• Implement and maintain internal compliance policies, including anti-corruption, AML, sanctions, data protection, and code of conduct (in close link with HQ Legal & Compliance teams).
• Ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements such as:
• Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)
• DIFC/ADGM frameworks (if applicable)
• Litigation & Claims Management
• Oversee disputes in coordination with external law firms and Headquarters Legal Department.
• Prepare legal documentation and represent the company in administrative, regulatory, or arbitration matters.
• Regulatory & Government Affairs
• Oversee business licensing, renewals, and regulatory filings with local and free zone authorities.
• Team Management
• Supervise and support the in-house legal assistant to ensure effective delivery of legal tasks.
• Ensure proper guidance, task assignment and adherence to legal and compliance standards.
• Provide internal legal training to employees when required.

• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Familiarity with UAE law (Civil Code, Corporate Law).
• Understanding of free-zone regulations (DIFC/ADGM a plus).
• Excellent contract drafting skills in English.
• Knowledge of international contract standards.
• Solid understanding of compliance frameworks (AML, KYC, sanctions, data protection).

• Master’s degree in Law (Business Law / International Law preferred).
• 8–12 years of legal experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Experience in both law firms and in-house roles is a plus.
• Regional experience in the Gulf is a plus.
• Languages:
  
  Fluent English required;
  French or Arabic are a plus.