Senior Counsel / Manager – Governance (Legal Counsel and Legal Secretary)

Contextual Overview

Meraki Talent is facilitating the recruitment for a Senior Counsel / Manager – Governance on behalf of a leading international energy and investment group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on developing and embedding a comprehensive governance framework, providing strategic legal and governance advice, and supporting governance excellence across cross-border investments and strategic transactions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a law degree and/or postgraduate legal qualification (such as a Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, or equivalent relevant qualification).
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in legal, corporate governance, compliance, or regulatory advisory roles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, enhance, and implement governance frameworks, policies, and procedures within a complex corporate or international business environment.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal and governance guidance to senior stakeholders and functional partners.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the group’s governance framework, delegations of authority, and committee terms of reference.
• Partner with business and functional teams to identify governance requirements and manage risks across the transaction lifecycle (deal planning, due diligence, execution, and integration).
• Advise on governance considerations for investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee or provide company secretarial support for relevant committees and contribute to governance training and framework evaluations.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Compensation: Not specified

Employment Type: Full-time

Mode: On-site (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates can review the full job description and submit their applications directly through the official LinkedIn posting or contact the recruiter, Joanna Robert (nee Kasprzyk), via the professional network platform.

1. Visit the official job posting link provided below.
2. Sign in to LinkedIn to apply directly or reach out to the listed recruiter.
3. Submit an updated resume demonstrating the required 10+ years of legal and governance experience.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Official Application Portal: LinkedIn Job Listing - Meraki Talent

Recruiter Contact: Joanna Robert (nee Kasprzyk), International Legal Recruiter