Legal Jobs in UAE

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Immigration Consultant to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Immigration Consultant, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of immigration cases, guiding clients through various immigration processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant immigration laws and regulations.Responsibilities:Provide expert advice and consultation to clients on immigration strategies, options, and processes.Manage and oversee the preparation and submission of immigration applications, petitions, and appeals.Conduct thorough assessments of client eligibility and review documentation for accuracy and completeness.Keep abreast of changes in immigration laws and policies and communicate updates to clients and colleagues.Mentor and supervise junior consultants and support staff as needed.Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.Requirements:Experience as an Immigration Consultant, with a proven track record of successful case management.In-depth knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Fluency in Malayali, Nepali, and Indian languages required.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Certification from a recognized immigration consultancy program is a plus.Benefits:Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Comprehensive health benefits package.Professional development opportunities.Positive and inclusive work environment.

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We are currently seeking a versatile and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Office Assistant and Data Entry Operator. This role combines administrative support with data entry responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of our office and accurate management of information. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in data entry, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.Responsibilities:Office Assistance:Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling inquiries.Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for staff.Data Entry:Input and update data accurately into computer systems and databases.Verify data for completeness, correctness, and compliance with established procedures.Document Management:Prepare and maintain physical and electronic files and records.Organize and archive documents in accordance with company policies.Communication:Correspond with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders via email, phone, and in person.Assist in drafting and proofreading correspondence, reports, and presentations.Office Operations:Monitor and replenish office supplies, and coordinate maintenance of office equipment.Assist in coordinating office events, meetings, and conferences as needed.Data Analysis and Reporting:Compile and generate reports, summaries, and statistical data as required.Assist in analyzing data and identifying trends or discrepancies.Requirements

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate, commercial, criminal, civil and labour law, with a proven track record of successfully handling cases in these areas. This role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience and fluency in Arabic and English.

Our client is looking for a Legal Affairs Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.Key Duties and Responsibilities:- Contract review and validations - Customers, Vendors, Distributors, etc.- Corporate governance - maintaining all the secretariat duties for our companies.- Bank Legal support - e.g., corporate guarantees- Legal document maintenance - Licenses (e.g., Industrial Licenses)- Project work - e.g., Arab League qualification for exemption on import duties with the trading area- Legal entities restructuring- Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.- Draft, modify and implement company policies, Supplier Contracts, Sales Agreements and- Distribution agreements.- Evaluate business activities (e.g., investments) to assess compliance risk.- Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.- Assess the business's future ventures to identify possible Legal compliance risks.- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.- Prepare reports for senior management. Proactively audit legal documents, processes, and to identify loopholes and suggest improvements.- Collaborate with external auditors and support HR when needed.- Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.- Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices, when required.- Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance. Requirements Qualifications and Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.- Qualified lawyer- Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities- An analytical mind able to "see" the complexities of procedures and regulations.- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic will be highly desirable- Integrity and Professional Ethics- Proven experience as Legal compliance manager- In-depth knowledge of the industry's standards and regulations- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.- A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.- 3-5 years' experience in Corporate Company

Our client is leading retail distributor in the UAE. We are looking to hire a Corporate LawyerJob Requirements:- A lawyer to ensure compliance with local laws and all the legislative regulations to operate in GCC.- Legal examination of contracts: rental, supply chain (including foreign economic activity), license agreements, contractor agreement, service contracts; agreement of the disputes with counterparts.- Preparation of the legal conclusions at a wide array of questions including the treaty law, labour law, intellectual property, personal data, advertising, online trade. Requirements - Post payment claims review: legal support while dealing with customer complaints; pre-trial settlement of disputes; protection of the company interests in the court.- Legal support to the financial department.- Representation of company interests in state authorities.- Development, analyses and improvement of the company's internal documents: regulation, policy, instructions.

Roles & Responsibilities To apply for MOHRE Offer letters for new joiners To arrange payment of work permits To arrange MOHRE Employment Contracts for new joiners To arrange renewal of employment contract of existing employees To apply for the cancellation of the work permits. To apply for the amendment of the work permit. To update trade license details To generate reports from MOHRE To update the personal details of the employees in MOHRE To coordinate with internal and external agencies To support Tawjeeh's training matters To prepare the statement of all payments Arrange a statement of the payments All other tasks assigned by HOD Visit Tawjeeh and Tasheel Centres when requires Desired Candidate Profile UAE National with a strong understanding of local labor and immigration laws and regulations. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, or Law. Minimum 1 year of experience in labor and immigration management. Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.

Build in contractual chain around trading activities, including contracts with inspectors, logistics (freight and storages) etc.Participate in complex deal structuring (trade finance lines, potential prepayments etc)Deal with potential claims from/to counterparties (prepare necessary pack of documents)Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues related to the oil and gas industry, including but not limited to exploration and production agreements, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolutionDraft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements with a focus on minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Provide expert legal advice on price cap issues; OFAC regulations.Assist commercial desk in title and risk issues under contracts with different Incoterms conditions.Identify legal risks and propose strategies to mitigate and manage such risks, ensuring that the company's interests are protected. Requirements Qualification in lawexperience at a leading law firm and in-house team specialized in Oil & Gas trading companies.Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate law and litigationPrevious experience working with companies or clients from Petroleum trading companies in the Middle East and Russian marketHave experience to work in trading companies in challenging environmentHave legal expertise in corporate law in UAE, English Law and HKIn-depth knowledge of regulations on licencing in oil tradingUnderstanding of various free zones regulations

Position Title: Lawyer - UAE NationalEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 18K AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:One of the leading local law firms providing expert legal advice and representation across all industries in UAE.Job Description:- Representing clients before all courts in the UAE, including attending court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.- Conducting thorough legal research and analysis to prepare strong arguments and defense strategies.- Providing legal advice and counseling to clients on various legal matters, including contracts, disputes, and legal compliance.- Meeting with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to negotiate settlements and reach favorable outcomes.- Preparing and presenting legal briefs, motions, and arguments before the courts. Requirements Qualifications:- Must be a UAE national- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.- Able to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills, and to produce high-quality results under time pressure.- Excellent knowledge of the legal system, laws, and regulations in the UAE.- Strong and clearly evidenced analytical skill.- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a legal team.

Roles & Responsibilities Provide legal advice and guidance to all company’s business in the region. Advise on all legal aspects of project development and execution. Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Managing/ supporting the management of disputes and litigation. Develop and deliver training to the business teams. Provide legal support and participate in region-wide initiatives. Collaborate with the compliance team to promote a culture of compliance within the coverage. Support the business in all aspects of distributor relationships with distributors across the region. Desired Candidate Profile Please note that due to Saudization, only Saudi Nationals can be considered for this role. At least 7 years’ legal experience in a large law firm or corporate legal department. Experience in the Healthcare industry and previous exposure to medical industry regulations is an advantage. Experience in advising on complex, structured transactions gained either in-house or in private practice (i.e., public-private partnerships, infrastructure projects, financing) JD (or equivalent) under Saudi Arabian law jurisdiction is a plus. Outstanding verbal and written communication in English and Arabic. Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above.

Roles & Responsibilities Plan, monitor, document, report and coordinate all International Trade Control-related activities ensuring compliance with all trade control regulations. Develop and implement comprehensive compliance policies and procedures to improve the quality and delivery service of the function. Manages all trade compliance risks. Conduct regular monitoring and auditing of export-related activities. Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions. Draft due diligence questionnaires and end-user certificates. Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, ensuring open lines of communication and timely reporting. Serves as subject matter expert for internal stakeholders. Mentor, guide, and train junior staff on compliance-related matters. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Must be a Certified Export Compliance Officer. Must have experience in Trading, Imports, Exports, Sanctions, and NFTS. In-depth knowledge of application of Trade Regulation particularly to disruptive technologies such as Cloud and Artificial Intelligence. Sound knowledge of restricted party screening, export licensing, and knowledge of EAR and ITAR regulations. Experienced in drafting high-quality communication material and confident in reviewing all legal instruments. Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above.

Core Responsibilities Supports the implementation of organizational operating policies, processes, and procedures and maintains adequate controls to ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements in order to minimize the legal risk of the organization. Assists the reporting manager in analyzing and presenting reports pertaining to legal matters to provide senior management with a comprehensive overview and analysis of legal department activity, performance, and results. Drafts and reviews the various legal documents, including but not limited to those in the areas of real estate development, general contracts, projects, and construction contracts. Also prepares, negotiates, and reviews a wide range of commercial contracts and service agreements. Provides support to the reporting manager in all legal matters and provides oral and written advice to the business and regulatory functions on legal issues in a timely manner while ensuring consistency of approach and style. Performs risk assessment for various contracts; reviews and negotiates simple and hybrid contracts related to the organization's operations from a legal point of view to ensure they are within the risk appetite of the organization. Supports the development of business and commercial activities and also provides legal advice to all functions, projects, and programs in order to mitigate the legal risk to the organization. Drafts communications with external bodies, including the Ministry of Health, DHA, Dubai Municipality, REREA, and others, as required, and maintains healthy business relations to obtain maximum advantage for the benefit of the organization. Keeps abreast of various changes in the laws and regulations within the region or outside, monitors legal publications, and studies the new trends related to legal practices and their impact on the current scenarios. Develops and maintains relationships with regulatory authorities and ensures that new laws are enacted and implemented to ensure the organization is operating within a legal framework. Competencies: General Competencies: Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Result Orientation, Initiative, Knowledge Sharing, and Communication Foundation Competencies: Integrity, Flexibility and Adaptability, Teamwork, Self-Reliance; Attention to Details Leadership Competencies: People Management and Development, Business Acumen, Creativity and Innovation Technical Competencies: Contractual Knowledge: Real Estate, General Commercial, Legal Advisory, Legal Service Delivery, Legal Drafting, and Legal Writing Skills Desired Candidate Profile A bachelor's degree in Law and a certified lawyer Written and spoken English is essential; Arabic is preferred A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Bayanat GIQ PJSC (‘Bayanat’) is an Abu Dhabi based artificial intelligence company, uniquely positioned in the national ecosystem to develop and deploy holistic and scalable AI solutions to a wide range of commercial and government clients. Bayanat has an active and extensive partnership network, connecting leading international organizations who complement our ecosystem and support our vision. Our partnerships range from strategic collaborations projects, joint ventures, to direct investment.Job DescriptionYou will be a key member of Bayanat’s legal team based in the United Arab Emirates.Your responsibilities will include providing legal advisory and transactional support to our business in their commercial operations. This will involve analysing complex legal issues, providing consistent sound judgment to the business while balancing business imperatives with legal risk, advising on and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, purchase agreements, research and development and software licensing agreements, NDAs, MoUs).This is a unique opportunity to work on an array of groundbreaking technology projects with application in the UAE and internationally.The successful candidate must be diligent, highly organised, inquisitive, enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment and being challenged.Basic QualificationsTrack Record of Academic Excellence with gain experience in UK Law Firms that can easily translate in a corporate environment is a must.6+ years post-qualification legal experience, including experience in a top international law firmExperience as a lead negotiation lawyerSkilled at analysing and managing legal and practical riskExceptional drafting skillsA constructive and solutions focussed approach to workExceptional communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced international environment with demanding business partnersAble to be a great team player across multiple teams, including multidisciplinary teamsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of the UAE

Bayanat, provides comprehensive world-class AI-powered geospatial solutions to a growing number of sectors such as Defense, Environment, Energy & Resources, Smart Cities and Transportation. Bayanat’s solutions harness vast amounts of premium and unique data from a range of sources including Satellites, High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) and Earth Observation powered by AI to drive geospatial intelligence (gIQ). Role Summary: The purpose of the role is to plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities regarding International Trade Control to ensure BAYANAT remains compliant with all trade control regulations. Key Responsibilities: Supports the delivery of BAYANAT Ethics and Compliance Program across BAYANAT Core Companies Conducts risk assessment across BAYANAT Core Companies with respect to Trade Control compliance and identifies & remediates high risk areas and gaps in processes Develops, Documents, Monitors and Reports BAYANAT Trade Control strategy and operational trade compliance guidelines Conducts regular monitoring and auditing of export related activities across BAYANAT core Companies to ensure compliance with Trade Control regulations Develops, documents, monitors and Reports Trade Control procedures and strategy to ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations Serves as subject matter expert for internal stakeholders across BAYANAT core Companies for all Trade Control matters. Implement BAYANAT compliance program Liaises with International Trade Control Regulators Assist BAYANAT associated entities where directed with any Trade Control related matters, procedures and processes Apply for appropriate export licenses as required; document, monitor and report against all licenses. Manages all trade compliance risks; Implement and oversee, manage document and report export control classification across BAYANAT core Companies Responsible for the developing and delivering specialist training with respect to Trade Control training to all BAYANAT core Companies and supports the delivery of core compliance training topics Advises and implements best practice across BAYANAT Core Companies in relation to Trade Control Establish tools for record keeping, export classification and screening Draft due diligence questionnaires and end user certificates Mentors, trains and supervises junior staff Designs and implements new tools and techniques to improve the quality and delivery of service by the Compliance function Engages in regular internal stakeholder management in accordance with the Compliance engagement model To qualify, you must have A Bachelor’s Degree in Law Should be a Certified Export Compliance Officer Experienced legal drafting and confident in reviewing all legal instruments Extensive knowledge of the application of trade regulations particularly in relation to disruptive technologies such as Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Familiar with export licensing and knowledge of EAR and ITAR regulations Experience in internal stakeholder management and engagement Exceptional written and oral communication skills Effectively plans and manages multiple projects and demanding workload Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe Professional Familiarity with restricted party screening

Roles & Responsibilities As a Legal PRO, you will be responsible for managing and handling all legal documentation and public relations matters, ensuring compliance with GCC laws and regulations. Your expertise in legal processes and strong communication skills will be instrumental in maintaining positive relationships with government authorities, clients, and stakeholders. Responsibilities: Legal Documentation: Prepare, review, and manage legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and permits, while ensuring they comply with local laws and regulations. Government Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and government agencies, facilitating efficient and timely communication with various authorities. Visa and Labor Affairs: Coordinate visa processing, labor permits, and other immigration-related matters for employees, ensuring compliance with GCC labor laws. Compliance Management: Monitor changes in GCC legal requirements, keep abreast of regulatory updates, and advise the management on necessary actions to maintain compliance. Company Representation: Represent the company in legal and governmental proceedings, meetings, and hearings, as required. Crisis Management: Develop strategies to address potential legal or public relations crises and implement appropriate measures to mitigate risks. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to legal and public relations activities. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. Proven work experience as a Legal PRO or similar role in the UAE. In-depth knowledge of GCC legal procedures, immigration laws, and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with government agencies and processes involved in business operations and legal affairs in the GCC. Proficiency in English and Arabic languages, both written and spoken. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and adaptability. Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and legal matters. Proficient in navigating through Government applications and websites.