Legal Counsel (Mid-level)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drafting corporate documents, including articles of association, corporate resolutions and
minutes, PoAs, etc.
Negotiating with prospective equity investors, working on term sheets, MoUs, and specimen
clauses of model shareholder agreement (SHA) – English law
Advising on acquisitions of new land plots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and assisting with relevant
corporate structuring matters
Assisting in-house legal team with general international regulatory and commercial matters in
connection with various aspects of real estate development (understanding of development
activities / off-plan unit sales / marketing & advertising activities as well as construction/FIDIC
contracts would be considered an advantage)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluent legal English, strong drafting skills, ability to work independently and in a timely
manner
At least 3 years of PQE with a reputable international law firm/company with international
presence
Admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction / degree from a law school in a common
law jurisdiction (LLB, LLM, JD or equivalent) would be considered an advantage
Good understanding of English law and its rules and principles
Understanding of international sanctions regimes and international taxation would be a plus
Hands-on experience with DIFC and ADGM entities would be a significant plus