In-House Legal Counsel
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About the Role
Bahmani Group seeks an experienced bilingual (Persian & English) In-House Legal Counsel to support legal and corporate affairs across the Group's investment portfolio and subsidiaries.
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Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the Holding Company and its subsidiaries on corporate and commercial matters
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, investment agreements, NDAs, service agreements, lease agreements and other legal documentation
- Advise management on UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Commercial Transactions Law, Labour Law and other applicable UAE legislation
- Support corporate restructuring, acquisitions, divestments and investment transactions
- Coordinate Board and shareholder resolutions and maintain statutory corporate records where required
- Liaise with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration and specialized legal matters
- Review legal risks associated with new business ventures, investments and strategic transactions
- Provide legal support for real estate acquisitions, leasing arrangements and investment properties
- Assist management in dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
- Monitor changes in UAE laws and regulations and advise management on their impact
- Coordinate with government authorities, regulatory bodies and free zone authorities where required
- Ensure legal compliance across the Group's businesses
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory
- Minimum 8–12 years of post qualification legal experience
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in corporate and commercial law
- Fluent in English and Persian (Farsi) — both written and spoken
- Prior experience as in house legal counsel for a holding company, investment company or diversified business group is highly preferred
- Master's Degree in Law (LLM) will be an advantage
- Admission to practice law in home jurisdiction is preferred
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Position Summary
- We are seeking an experienced bilingual (Persian & English) In House Legal Counsel to support the legal and corporate affairs of the Group's holding company.
- The successful candidate will provide legal support across the Group's investment portfolio, subsidiaries and strategic business initiatives, ensuring compliance with UAE laws while safeguarding the Group's commercial and legal interests.
- The candidate will also handle any civil or commercial legal matters within the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the Holding Company and its subsidiaries on corporate and commercial matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, investment agreements, NDAs, service agreements, lease agreements and other legal documentation.
- Advise management on UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Commercial Transactions Law, Labour Law and other applicable UAE legislation.
- Support corporate restructuring, acquisitions, divestments and investment transactions.
- Coordinate Board and shareholder resolutions and maintain statutory corporate records where required.
- Liaise with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration and specialized legal matters.
- Review legal risks associated with new business ventures, investments and strategic transactions.
- Provide legal support for real estate acquisitions, leasing arrangements and investment properties.
- Assist management in dispute resolution and settlement negotiations.
- Monitor changes in UAE laws and regulations and advise management on their impact.
- Coordinate with government authorities, regulatory bodies and free zone authorities where required.
- Ensure legal compliance across the Group's businesses.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 8–12 years of post qualification legal experience.
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in corporate and commercial law.
- Prior experience working as in house legal counsel for a holding company, investment company or diversified business group is highly preferred.
- Experience advising on corporate governance, investments, commercial contracts and real estate matters.
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory.
- Master's Degree in Law (LLM) will be an advantage.
- Admission to practice law in home jurisdiction is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of UAE Commercial Companies Law, UAE Commercial Transactions Law, UAE Civil Transactions Law, UAE Labour Law, Real Estate Law, Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance.
- Fluent in English and Persian (Farsi) — both written and spoken (Mandatory).
- Arabic will be considered an advantage.
Work Location
- In person
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