Senior Legal Officer
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About the Role
Tasa Gulf Industry LLC seeks a Senior Legal Officer to lead corporate legal affairs, governance, and compliance across the Group. The role involves advising the Board, managing shareholder matters, company formation, commercial contracts, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all legal, governance, compliance, and regulatory matters across the Group
- Advise the Board of Directors and Executive Management on legal strategy, risk mitigation, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks, legal policies, and compliance structures
- Draft, review, and negotiate Shareholder Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Board Resolutions, MOAs, AOAs, Share Purchase Agreements, and Partnership Agreements
- Manage corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, equity transfers, beneficial ownership structures, and shareholder matters
- Lead company incorporation, restructuring, liquidation, and expansion projects across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM
- Manage licensing, regulatory approvals, trade licenses, and corporate amendments
- Draft, negotiate, and manage various commercial contracts including Commodity Trading Agreements, Manufacturing Contracts, EPC/EPCM Agreements, FIDIC Contracts, etc.
- Manage complex commercial, banking, construction, shareholder, and real estate disputes
- Lead legal strategy for arbitration, mediation, and litigation matters
- Advise on Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Bank Guarantees, Facility Agreements, Security Documentation, Structured Finance Transactions, and Islamic Finance Structures
- Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Laws, AML Regulations, UBO Regulations, Corporate Tax Regulations, VAT Frameworks, and ESR Requirements
Requirements
- Lead and oversee all legal, governance, compliance, and regulatory matters across the Group
- Advise the Board of Directors and Executive Management on legal strategy, risk mitigation, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Draft, review, and negotiate Shareholder Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Board Resolutions, MOAs, AOAs, Share Purchase Agreements, and Partnership Agreements
- Manage corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, equity transfers, beneficial ownership structures, and shareholder matters
- Lead company incorporation, restructuring, liquidation, and expansion projects across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM
- Manage complex commercial, banking, construction, shareholder, and real estate disputes
- Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Laws, AML Regulations, UBO Regulations, Corporate Tax Regulations, VAT Frameworks, and ESR Requirements
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Corporate Legal Affairs & Governance
- Lead and oversee all legal, governance, compliance, and regulatory matters across the Group.
- Advise the Board of Directors and Executive Management on legal strategy, risk mitigation, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks, legal policies, and compliance structures.
- Ensure business operations remain aligned with UAE laws, Dubai regulations, and international legal standards.
Shareholder Matters & Corporate Structuring
- Draft, review, and negotiate Shareholder Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Board Resolutions, MOAs, AOAs, Share Purchase Agreements, and Partnership Agreements.
- Manage corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, equity transfers, beneficial ownership structures, and shareholder matters.
- Establish governance frameworks protecting shareholder rights and corporate interests.
Company Formation & Regulatory Affairs
- Lead company incorporation, restructuring, liquidation, and expansion projects across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM.
- Manage licensing, regulatory approvals, trade licenses, and corporate amendments.
- Liaise with government authorities, ministries, regulators, and free zone authorities.
Commercial Contracts & Documentation
- Draft, negotiate, and manage: Commodity Trading Agreements, Manufacturing Contracts, EPC / EPCM Agreements, FIDIC Contracts, Supply Chain & Logistics Agreements, Distribution & Agency Agreements, Banking & Finance Documentation, Real Estate Agreements, Lease Agreements, Investment & Joint Venture Ag
Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Manage complex commercial, banking, construction, shareholder, and real estate disputes.
- Lead legal strategy for arbitration, mediation, and litigation matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel before UAE Courts, Dubai Courts, DIAC, DIFC Arbitration, and other dispute resolution forums.
Banking, Trade Finance & Financial Laws
- Advise on: Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby LCs (SBLCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), Facility Agreements, Security Documentation, Structured Finance Transactions, Islamic Finance Structures.
- Negotiate legal documentation with banks, lenders, and financial institutions.
Real Estate, Construction & FIDIC Law
- Handle property acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development agreements, and financing transactions.
- Advise on FIDIC contracts, EPC projects, contractor agreements, claims management, delay claims, and construction disputes.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with: UAE Corporate Laws, AML Regulations, UBO Regulations, Corporate Tax Regulations, VAT Frameworks, ESR Requirements.
- Conduct legal due diligence, compliance audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations.
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