Legal Counsel - Duba

Overview

Our client, a high‑profile multinational conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of global interests, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their headquarters in the DIFC. This is a high‑visibility role designed for a strategic legal professional with a clear succession path to General Counsel and Board Membership within a few years.

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts, cross‑border M&A, and high‑value real estate transactions.
• Manage intricate GP/LP structures, fund formations, and side letters across a global array of jurisdictions (Cayman, Luxembourg, Delaware, etc.).
• Supervise the corporate hygiene and secretarial duties for a group structure comprising 30–40 international holdings and entities.
• Coordinate global filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for intellectual property and patents across the GCC, EU, and US.
• Oversee MSAs, franchise, and distribution agreements, ensuring compliance with UAE Commercial Agencies Law and international competition rules.
• Act as the primary point of contact for international law firms and regulatory bodies (DFSA, SEC, FCA, CSSF) to ensure global compliance.
• Manage board meeting agendas and minutes, aligning legal risk mitigation with the group's long‑term business objectives.

• Holds a JD or equivalent law degree with an active license to practice in at least one recognized jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of experience navigating both Common Law and Civil Law environments, ideally within a multinational or top‑tier firm.
• Deep technical knowledge of carried interest, waterfalls, AIVs, and feeder‑master structures (e.g., SCSp, VCC, Unit Trusts).
• Proven track record in managing global patent portfolios, licensing (inbound/outbound), and cross‑border infringement disputes.
• Total fluency in English is mandatory; professional proficiency in German, French, or Arabic is a significant competitive advantage.
• Strong ability to translate complex legal risks into actionable business advice for retail, investment, and industrial sectors.
• Expert drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple high‑priority projects in a fast‑paced DIFC environment.

• A defined and natural career evolution to join the Board as General Counsel within the first few years.
• High‑level involvement in a diverse range of legal challenges spanning the UAE, Europe, Singapore, and North America.
• A premium tax‑free salary and comprehensive benefits package reflective of the role's seniority and DIFC location.
• The opportunity to shape the legal and compliance culture of a major multinational conglomerate.
• Work within a dynamic, diverse team of top‑tier professionals in a world‑class financial hub.
• A high degree of independence in managing external counsel and internal legal strategy.
• Continuous exposure to cutt...