Legal Advisor

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on employment and labour-related matters in line with applicable UAE legislation.Draft, review, and amend employment agreements, settlement agreements, undertakings, notices, policies, and other legal documentation.Advise on employee relations matters including disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, terminations, and employment disputes.Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other business contracts.Identify contractual, regulatory, and legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial matters affecting business operations.Support the handling of legal disputes, claims, complaints, and litigation matters where required.Liaise with external legal counsel and law firms on specialist legal matters, disputes, and representation.Prepare legal notices, correspondence, responses, submissions, and other formal documentation.Conduct legal research and provide clear and practical recommendations to internal stakeholders.Monitor developments in UAE laws, regulations, and relevant legal precedents and assess their potential impact on the business.Review internal policies and procedures from a legal and compliance perspective.Provide legal support for organizational changes, restructuring, and other business initiatives.Advise on confidentiality, data protection, and protection of sensitive business information.Monitor contractual obligations, statutory deadlines, and legal requirements to ensure timely compliance.Maintain appropriate records relating to contracts, claims, disputes, legal cases, and correspondence.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.Relevant UAE experience in an in-house Legal Advisor or Legal Counsel capacity.Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employment-related matters.Solid experience in commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and general legal advisory.Experience handling or supporting disputes and litigation matters.Experience coordinating with external law firms and legal counsel.Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.Ability to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice.Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with different business stakeholders.High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.