UAE National - Senior Legal Counsel
Michael Page
United Arab Emirates
25th June 2025
2506-2544-36
Job Description
- Work on high-profile, cross-functional projects with significant business impact
- Join a prestigious semi-government organization
A leading semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi.
Job Description
- Provide expert legal advice across project development, construction, operations, and asset management.
- Lead legal support on new business development, including contract reviews, bid documentation, and negotiation of key agreements.
- Oversee and manage external legal counsel, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and alignment with project timelines.
- Support M&A activities, including legal due diligence, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.
- Advise on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters in partnership with internal teams and external legal partners.
- Review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and regulatory standards.
- Champion legal governance, compliance, and process optimisation across the business unit.
- Contribute to talent development, people management, and foster a high-performance legal team culture.
- UAE National with Family Book.
- Strong background in corporate, commercial, or project-related legal work.
- Proven experience negotiating contracts, managing legal risk, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to oversee complex legal processes.
- Minimum 8 years of experience.
- Work on high-profile, cross-functional projects with significant business impact.
- Join a semi-government organisation that prioritises Emirati talent and long-term development.
Quote job ref: JN-062025-6770387
Job Details
| Role Level: | Director | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Legal & Compliance |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
What We Offer
About the Company
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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