Michael Page · AE
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* This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the Group's legal function and providing strategic legal guidance to executive management across the business. * The role manages complex legal matters including commercial agreements, corporate transactions, litigation, risk management, and legal oversight across multiple subsidiary entities. Client Details * Our client is a well-established and diversified business group with a strong presence across multiple sectors. The organization is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and maintaining high standards of corporate governance. Description * Act as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on significant legal and commercial matters. * Provide strategic oversight of corporate transactions, restructuring initiatives, and major contractual negotiations. * Lead the Group's legal risk management framework, ensuring key risks are identified, mitigated, and appropriately escalated. * Oversee complex litigation, arbitration, disputes, and the management of external legal counsel. * Develop and lead a high-performing legal team while driving consistency in legal practices across all group entities. Job Offer * Opportunity to shape legal strategy at a Group level and work closely with executive leadership. * Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience and expertise. * Leadership role within a dynamic organization offering long-term growth and professional impact. * Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); postgraduate legal qualifications are advantageous. * Licensed to practice law in the UAE jurisdiction. * Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, including senior legal leadership responsibilities. * Extensive expertise in UAE corporate, commercial, labour, and regulatory law. * Proven track record advising senior executives on complex transactions, litigation, governance, and legal risk matters.