Listing Snippet
A leading UAE-headquartered industrial and manufacturing conglomerate, supported by a highly regarded legal team, is seeking to hire a UAE National. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to gain exposure to complex, high-value transactions while benefiting from continuous training and development.

Role Overview

Our client is a major UAE-headquartered industrial group with significant operations across the Emirates and a global commercial footprint. With a well-established in-house legal function and a growing volume of litigation, regulatory and transactional work, they are seeking a Junior Legal Counsel specialising in UAE law to join their legal team in Abu Dhabi. This role is open exclusively to UAE Nationals.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the company in UAE court proceedings across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including criminal, labour and commercial matters under the supervision of senior counsel
Provide practical legal advice on UAE law to internal departments including Human Capital, Health & Safety and Operations
Manage and maintain the company's portfolio of permits and licences, including new applications and renewals with relevant ministries and government entities
Support internal investigations relating to ethics, compliance and business integrity matters
Draft powers of attorney, legal memoranda and standard template documentation for use across the group
Manage external counsel on day-to-day UAE law matters with a focus on cost efficiency and quality of advice
Provide on-site emergency legal support in the event of workplace incidents requiring engagement with police or public prosecution authorities
Deliver regular training sessions on UAE law developments to the legal team and wider business

Candidate Profile

A UAE National holding a UAE law degree from a recognised institution
Licensed by the Ministry of Justice to appear in courts in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi
In possession of a minimum of 4 years' legal experience (including training contract), with at least 2 years of court advocacy experience across criminal, labour and/or commercial matters
Fluent in both English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication in both languages
A pragmatic problem-solver with the ability to manage a varied workload across litigation, advisory and transactional matters
Experienced at a recognised UAE law firm or in-house legal department

About Meyssa Legal

Meyssa Legal specialises in placing high-calibre legal professionals across the UAE and the wider Middle East. We offer discreet, strategic career advice and long-term relationship support.

All applications are treated with strict confidence.

Junior Legal Counsel (UAE National)