Senior Counsel - Corporate and Capital Markets Law - Dubai, UAE
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Industry: Legal
Function: Legal
Salary: 22000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimeJob OverviewAs a Senior Counsel at Majid Al Futtaim, your primary focus will be to provide corporate and commercial legal advisory across group entities, particularly those structured as or aiming to become public joint stock companies. The role supports the Legal Director and offers exposure to compliance, governance, financing, and M&A, making it a dynamic career opportunity within a highly respected regional business.What You'll Do
- Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and entity structuring in accordance with UAE corporate laws
- Advise on risk mitigation, regulatory obligations, and liaise with authorities like DFM, SCA, and Dubai Economy
- Support treasury and capital market activities, including financing, bonds, equity, and investment instruments
- Assist senior legal leadership in resolving disputes, arbitration, and investigations
- Review and negotiate commercial contracts, legal memos, and M&A-related documentation
- Guide internal stakeholders in interpreting laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks
- Deliver compliance trainings and legal workshops for operational teams
- Supervise junior lawyers, monitor external counsel, and streamline legal workflow using data and technology
- LLB from a recognized university (LLM or additional certifications are an advantage)
- At least 5 years' post-qualification legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department within the UAE or GCC
- Strong grasp of UAE Company Law, Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulations, DFM/ADX guidelines, and corporate governance principles
- Track record in advising public or pre-IPO companies, with hands-on involvement in capital markets and regulatory filings
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills with the ability to manage complex matters independently
Job Description Senior Counsel - Corporate and Capital Markets Law - Dubai, UAEPosition OverviewMajid Al Futtaim, a leading lifestyle conglomerate in the Middle East, is hiring a Senior Counsel for its Holding entity in Dubai. This strategic legal role is ideal for a highly skilled lawyer with expertise in corporate governance, UAE securities regulation, and capital markets compliance, particularly within public joint stock or publicly listed companies. You will play a key role in advising leadership, managing legal operations, and supporting transactions, while helping to shape the legal framework for the group\'s continued expansion.Job DetailsJob Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Legal
Function: Legal
Salary: 22000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimeJob OverviewAs a Senior Counsel at Majid Al Futtaim, your primary focus will be to provide corporate and commercial legal advisory across group entities, particularly those structured as or aiming to become public joint stock companies. The role supports the Legal Director and offers exposure to compliance, governance, financing, and M&A, making it a dynamic career opportunity within a highly respected regional business.What You'll Do
- Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and entity structuring in accordance with UAE corporate laws
- Advise on risk mitigation, regulatory obligations, and liaise with authorities like DFM, SCA, and Dubai Economy
- Support treasury and capital market activities, including financing, bonds, equity, and investment instruments
- Assist senior legal leadership in resolving disputes, arbitration, and investigations
- Review and negotiate commercial contracts, legal memos, and M&A-related documentation
- Guide internal stakeholders in interpreting laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks
- Deliver compliance trainings and legal workshops for operational teams
- Supervise junior lawyers, monitor external counsel, and streamline legal workflow using data and technology
- LLB from a recognized university (LLM or additional certifications are an advantage)
- At least 5 years' post-qualification legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department within the UAE or GCC
- Strong grasp of UAE Company Law, Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulations, DFM/ADX guidelines, and corporate governance principles
- Track record in advising public or pre-IPO companies, with hands-on involvement in capital markets and regulatory filings
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills with the ability to manage complex matters independently
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -Location City DubaiDesired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
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