Corporate Legal Counsel (WATER, ENERGY), UAEN-Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting to: General Counsel

● Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.

● Attend board meetings, record minutes.

● Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.

● Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.

● review draft minutes of meetings and resolutions when prepared by co-shareholders

● Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.

● keep the group corporate database updated

● Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices. 

Bachelor's degree in Law, , or related field; legal qualification preferred but not required

● 5-7 years of progressive experience as a company secretary or corporate legal counsel in-house or in private practice

● excellent English proficiency (written and verbal), ideally native or fluent Arabic speaker

● Expertise in corporate law

● Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision

● Solid understanding of Middle East corporate and regulatory environment

● Experience in working with legal advisors and working in fast-paced environments

Personal Attributes

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders in both Arabic and English

● Strong collaborative approach while maintaining ability to work independently

● High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

● Proactive and results-oriented with strong sense of accountability

● Adaptability and continuous learning mindset in dynamic environment

● Cultural awareness and ability to bridge communication between international and local teams 3

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted