Commercial Lawyer

Location: Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking a versatile mid-level Commercial & Corporate Associate with a strong foundation in general commercial law, exposure to corporate and employment law matters, and a working knowledge of tax considerations. The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on corporate structuring and compliance, and supporting clients on employment-related queries.

This position is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys advisory and transactional work, with the ability to analyze, draft, and revise a variety of commercial and corporate documents. Prior experience with UAE or GCC-based clients is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Advise clients on general corporate law issues, including governance, entity structuring, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal guidance on employment law matters such as employment agreements, workplace policies, and termination procedures.
• Support clients in understanding the legal and commercial implications of contract terms, with consideration for applicable tax and regulatory issues.
• Conduct legal research related to corporate, commercial, employment, and tax issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with client teams to ensure legal accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor legal developments in commercial, corporate, and employment law, and communicate relevant updates to clients.
• Work with external counsel or specialists when necessary to provide jurisdiction-specific advice.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Law is required; specialization in Corporate or Commercial Law is advantageous.
• 4–5 years of experience practicing commercial or corporate law, with exposure to employment law.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate a variety of commercial and corporate agreements.
• Familiarity with reviewing and advising on legal aspects of employment-related documents.
• Comfort working with international clients and cross-border legal matters.
• Strong attention to detail, research capabilities, and business-oriented legal judgment.
• Prior advisory work for UAE-based or GCC clients is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with tax law considerations as they intersect with corporate and commercial legal issues is advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity for 100% remote work.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Access to advanced legal operations and contract management tools.

If you are passionate about leveraging your commercial legal expertise to support innovative legal teams and dynamic businesses, while accelerating your professional growth in a remote-first environment — apply now!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

Teams Squared is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity.