Job Title: Legal Advisor
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: Partner / Head of Department

Job Summary:
The Associate Lawyer will provide high-level legal advisory and support across multiple practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, FinTech, Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Employment & Labour Disputes, Intellectual Property, Succession Planning, DIFC Wills, and Litigation. The role involves both contentious and non-contentious matters across mainland UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and various freezones, ensuring clients receive strategic, practical, and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Corporate & Commercial:

Provide legal advisory services on corporate structuring, company formation, and regulatory compliance. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and commercial documents. Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including strategic planning, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and post-transaction integration.

Real Estate & Property:

Handle legal matters related to real estate transactions, leases, and property disputes.

FinTech & TMT:

Provide guidance on technology, media, telecom, and FinTech-related legal matters. Advise on licensing, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property matters.

Employment & Labour:

Advise clients on employment law issues, disputes, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Represent clients in legal proceedings and provide strategic advice on dispute resolution. Prepare legal documentation, submissions, and case strategies.

Succession Planning & DIFC Wills:

Draft DIFC Wills and advise on succession planning and asset protection strategies. Client Relationship & Coordination: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring prompt and accurate legal support. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement legal strategies. Support business development initiatives by providing legal insights and advisory.

Other Responsibilities:

Stay updated on UAE laws, regulations, and industry developments. Participate in seminars, panel discussions, and training programs. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and paralegals.

Qualifications & Experience:

LLB Hons Law Graduate, qualified with Dubai Legal Affairs Department. Minimum 5+ years of legal experience in the UAE. Strong experience in Corporate, Commercial, M&A, Real Estate, FinTech, TMT, Employment, Litigation, and DIFC Wills. Proven track record in drafting, negotiation, and advisory services.

Knowledge of UAE mainland, DIFC, ADGM, and freezone regulations.
Excellent communication, analytical, and client management skills.

Key Competencies:

Strategic legal advisory and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to handle complex transactions and cross-border matters. Professional integrity and strong work ethic. Teamwork and leadership abilities.