Senior Legal Counsel – Contract | Abu Dhabi

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  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About the RoleA prominent corporate group with headquarters in Abu Dhabi and operations across the GCC is seeking two Senior Legal Counsel professionals to join their in-house legal function on an outsourced contract basis. This is an immediate requirement with a target start date of the first week of April 2026.What You Will Do
  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts, commercial agreements and corporate documents
  • Advise on regulatory compliance, employment law, governance and dispute resolution
  • Coordinate with external law firms and regulatory authorities
  • Support legal policy development and internal compliance training
  • Provide legal research and risk assessments to senior leadership
What You Bring
  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
  • 10–15 years of experience in corporate and commercial law
  • UAE or wider Middle East experience — essential
  • Fluency in English; Arabic is a significant advantage
Package:AED 45,000–50,000/month, all-inclusive. The engagement will be for a duration of 3–6 months. Employment and payroll are managed by MENA Recruit. Immediate shortlisting — April 2026 start.

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