Senior Legal Officer / Legal Advisor

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Advise senior management and the board on corporate, commercial, regulatory and contractual matters relevant to the firm’s investment activities and corporate operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional documentation, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts, NDAs and related documents.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board and shareholder meeting materials, minute‑taking, statutory filings and maintenance of corporate records and registers.
• Conduct legal due diligence for transactions and investments; prepare legal risk assessments and recommend remediation measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Manage regulatory compliance matters: monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, advise on their operational impact and assist with implementation of practical compliance measures in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and instruct external counsel on litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations; oversee external legal budgets, deliverables and timelines.
• Provide day‑to‑day legal support on employment, commercial disputes, real estate, intellectual property, data protection and other corporate matters as they arise.
• Maintain organized legal files, precedents and templates; develop and update standard form agreements, playbooks and internal legal policies.
• Deliver clear, actionable, commercially focused legal advice that balances risk mitigation with business objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with an LLB, LLM or equivalent law degree and admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably within investment, funds, banking or corporate practice.
• Practical experience and familiarity with UAE and GCC legal and regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and transactional agreements.
• Experience managing external counsel and overseeing dispute resolution or regulatory matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with standard office software; experience with legal document management systems is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Commercial mindset with practical, business‑focused legal advice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple matters concurrently.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Problem‑solving orientation and resilience in high‑pressure situations.

Job Context

• Based in Dubai, UAE, reporting to senior management and working closely with the Chairman and operational teams.
• Role operates within a small, high‑engagement investment firm requiring flexibility, cross‑functional collaboration and responsiveness to transaction and regulatory timelines.
• May require occasional work beyond standard office hours to meet critical deadlines.