Legal Counsel

**Legal Counsel** **Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE **Reporting to:** Head of Legal **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a well\-established family group in Abu Dhabi. The role will provide comprehensive legal support across a diversified portfolio of businesses, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and regulations while supporting commercial and strategic objectives. This is a broad, hands\-on role requiring strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate across multiple business units. **Key Responsibilities** Legal Advisory * Provide day\-to\-day legal advice to senior management and business units * Support strategic decision\-making with sound legal guidance * Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements Contracts \& Commercial * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements * Manage contracts across multiple business sectors (real estate, retail, investment, etc.) * Advise on risk exposure and mitigation strategies Corporate \& Governance * Support corporate structuring, company formation, and restructuring activities * Ensure proper governance frameworks are in place across group entities * Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and government authorities as required Regulatory \& Compliance * Monitor and advise on regulatory changes impacting the business * Ensure group\-wide compliance policies and procedures are implemented * Support internal compliance initiatives and audits Disputes \& Risk Management * Manage legal disputes and litigation in coordination with external counsel * Provide proactive advice on risk management and dispute avoidance * Handle claims, negotiations, and settlement discussions **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM is an advantage * Qualified lawyer * Arabic Speaker * 5–10\+ years of legal experience * Experience within a family group, conglomerate, or diversified business is highly preferred * Strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulatory environment