Senior Legal Counsel – Contract | Abu Dhabi
MENA Recruit Pty
March 12, 2026
Contract
On-site
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
About the Role
A prominent corporate group with headquarters in Abu Dhabi and operations across the GCC is seeking two Senior Legal Counsel professionals to join their in-house legal function on an outsourced contract basis. This is an immediate requirement with a target start date of the first week of April 2026.
What You Will Do
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, commercial agreements and corporate documents
• Advise on regulatory compliance, employment law, governance and dispute resolution
• Coordinate with external law firms and regulatory authorities
• Support legal policy development and internal compliance training
• Provide legal research and risk assessments to senior leadership
A prominent corporate group with headquarters in Abu Dhabi and operations across the GCC is seeking two Senior Legal Counsel professionals to join their in-house legal function on an outsourced contract basis. This is an immediate requirement with a target start date of the first week of April 2026.
What You Will Do
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, commercial agreements and corporate documents
• Advise on regulatory compliance, employment law, governance and dispute resolution
• Coordinate with external law firms and regulatory authorities
• Support legal policy development and internal compliance training
• Provide legal research and risk assessments to senior leadership
What You Bring
• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• 10–15 years of experience in corporate and commercial law
• UAE or wider Middle East experience — essential
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a significant advantage
Package:
AED 45,000–50,000/month, all-inclusive. The engagement will be for a duration of 3–6 months. Employment and payroll are managed by MENA Recruit. Immediate shortlisting — April 2026 start.
• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• 10–15 years of experience in corporate and commercial law
• UAE or wider Middle East experience — essential
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a significant advantage
Package:
AED 45,000–50,000/month, all-inclusive. The engagement will be for a duration of 3–6 months. Employment and payroll are managed by MENA Recruit. Immediate shortlisting — April 2026 start.