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GG Selection is partnering with a well-established UAE government-related entity to identify a Legal Advisor to join its corporate legal team. Our client is a diversified organisation with interests spanning multiple sectors, and is experiencing a period of significant growth and commercial expansion.
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Overview
GG Selection is partnering with a well-established UAE government-related entity to identify a Legal Advisor to join its corporate legal team.
Our client is a diversified organisation with interests spanning multiple sectors, and is experiencing a period of significant growth and commercial expansion.
The Legal Advisor will report to the General Counsel and will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support across the organisation’s corporate and commercial activities.
This is an ideal role for a lawyer at advisor or manager level who is looking to broaden their in-house experience within a high-profile entity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, procurement, partnerships, and commercial arrangements
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including service contracts, NDAs, MOUs, licensing arrangements, and vendor agreements
- Support corporate governance activities including preparation of board papers, resolutions, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Advise business units on legal risks and provide practical, commercially oriented guidance to internal stakeholders
- Assist with joint venture and partnership structuring, due diligence, and transactional support as required
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and quality of advice
- Monitor changes in UAE and GCC legislation and regulation relevant to the organisation’s activities, and advise on implications
- Support the development and maintenance of internal legal policies, standard templates, and contract management processes
- Handle day-to-day legal queries from across the organisation, acting as a trusted internal advisor
Candidate Profile
- Qualified lawyer with 6–10 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law
- A combination of private practice and in-house experience is preferred; candidates from top-tier law firms looking to transition in-house are also encouraged to apply
- Experience working with or within UAE government entities, semi-government organisations, or GREs is highly desirable
- Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills across a range of commercial agreements
- Sound understanding of UAE commercial law; familiarity with ADGM or DIFC regulatory frameworks is advantageous
- Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice that balances risk management with commercial objectives
- Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to advise and engage with stakeholders at all levels
- LLB or equivalent law degree required; LLM in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or International Business Law preferred
- Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage
What Our Client Offers
- A varied and stimulating in-house legal role within a respected UAE government related entity
- Broad exposure across corporate, commercial, governance, and transactional work
- Competitive compensation package aligned with government-related entity standards, including attractive benefits
- A professional, collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression
- The opportunity to develop as a well-rounded in-house lawyer within one of the UAE’s most dynamic organisations
How To Apply
This search is being conducted exclusively by GG Selection.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive, we apologise that we can only reply to shortlisted candidates.
However, applicant details will be retained for future, relevant, opportunities.
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