Legal Counsel

Complete Guide: Legal Counsel at Confidential Careers, Abu Dhabi

Confidential Careers is seeking a highly seasoned and expert Legal Counsel to support a large, diversified business group based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This senior-level in-house position is designed for a legal professional with extensive experience in real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and risk management within the UAE legal landscape.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will act as a key legal advisor to senior management and business units across the group's diverse operations. Primary duties include:

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management: Providing strategic legal advice on commercial decisions, identifying potential legal risks, and ensuring compliance with UAE laws and internal governance policies.
• Real Estate Transactions: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex real estate agreements, with a specific focus on Musataha agreements, joint venture developments, land acquisitions, and retail/commercial leasing.
• Commercial Contracts: Managing a wide array of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, service agreements, and operating contracts.
• Dispute Resolution: Overseeing dispute prevention strategies, managing litigation and claims in coordination with external legal counsel, and leading settlement negotiations.
• Process Improvement: Maintaining and updating standardized contract templates and optimizing internal legal workflows.

Eligibility & Requirements

To be considered for this high-profile role, candidates must meet the following stringent criteria:

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory. An LLM or equivalent postgraduate degree from a reputable university is highly advantageous.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience, ideally reflecting a blend of top-tier law firm training and in-house corporate experience.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proven, deep-seated expertise in UAE real estate law, particularly with hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating Musataha and development agreements.
• Organizational Background: Prior experience working within large, diversified conglomerates or corporate groups is highly preferred.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the 12-year experience threshold and possess specialized UAE real estate expertise can apply directly through the official LinkedIn job portal. Ensure your resume highlights your experience with Musataha agreements and large-scale commercial leasing.