Senior Legal Counsel

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Abu Dhabi

  • Specialism

    Legal

  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services

  • Pay

    Competitive tax-free salary
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Senior Legal Counsel – Abu Dhabi, Middle East

Your new company

The client is a government-backed digital media company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Your new role
As Senior Legal Counsel, your role will focus on providing strategic legal advice and managing complex transactions to support the company’s growth and compliance objectives.

You will also contribute to broader corporate initiatives, lead M&A transactions, support investment activities, advise on commercial contracts, and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to help drive the company’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, commercial agreements, and employment law issues.
  • Oversee M&A transactions from end to end, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and execution.
  • Dealing with investment initiatives such as private equity deals, joint ventures, and fund formation.
  • Draft, analyse, and negotiate complex legal documents, including shareholder agreements, acquisition contracts, and employment terms.
  • Ensure adherence to the UAE legal and regulatory frameworks while staying informed on global compliance trends.
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel and supervise litigation or dispute resolution processes as needed.
  • Deliver proactive legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to support operational resilience.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to advance strategic initiatives and contribute to key corporate projects.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (required); Master’s degree is a plus
  • Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in M&A within an international law firm and/or in-house legal environment
  • Proven track record in managing cross-border transactions and complex negotiations
  • Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Fluent in English, Arabic language skills are an advantage.

What you'll get in return

Competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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Talk to Sophie Armstrong, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Dubai, Hays FZ LLC, Al Thuraya Tower 1, Office 2003,Media City, Dubai, UAETelephone 04 559 5823