Legal Director

We have been instructed on an excellent opportunity to work with a government entity in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking to hire an Emirati national legal director who will lead and manage the organisation’s legal function, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Candidates will have a knowledge of UAE legal frameworks by providing strategic legal advice to senior management, overseeing legal risk management by liaising with external law firms, managing contracts such as MoU’s and disputes as well as ensuring that all business operations align with legal and regulatory requirements. Applicants will have at least 10 years’ experience having worked in a government entity or international law firm. Successful candidates will have a law degree and LLM would be preferable. Successful applicants must be a UAE national with valid Emirates ID.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the organisation’s legal function; Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Provide strategic legal advice to senior management; Oversee legal risk management by liaising with external law firms; Manage contracts such as MoUs and disputes; Ensure that all business operations align with legal and regulatory requirements

Requirements

Knowledge of UAE legal frameworks; At least 10 years' experience in a government entity or international law firm; 10+ years PQE; Law degree; UAE national with valid Emirates ID

Nice to have

LLM

Benefits

Tax-free salary; Bonus