Corporate Lawyer

Established in 1980, the United Al Saqer Group (UASG) is one of the leading multi sector business groups in the United Arab Emirates. The UASG owns and operates a diverse yet complementary portfolio of six UAE based companies encompassing several key industry sectors, which includes Abu Dhabi Motors, Dalma Motors, Al Saqer Heavy Equipment, Al Saqer Property Management, Awraq Islamic Financial Brokerage, Royal International Construction, and Royal Joinery.

We are recruiting a Corporate Lawyer to join our exceptional legal department. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone with proven legal experience who is personable and capable of quickly establishing their credibility.

• Draft, negotiate, interpret and review a wide range of legal documents & commercial agreements and advise on all contractual matters including MOAs, AOAs, Assembly Resolutions, Shareholder Agreements, Business/Assets/Shares Purchase Agreements, Exclusive & Non Exclusive Distribution/Commercial Agents Agreements, Joint Ventures, real estate and other various legal instruments.
• Provide support in identifying, assessing and offering reasonable solutions against legal risk involved in the different business agreements associated with the Group's operations in various jurisdictions.
• Advise on all aspects of corporate company formation, winding up, and corporate ownership restructures appropriate to the Group's multi jurisdictional business activities and commercial needs within the UAE.
• Ensure appropriate corporate governance and compliance structures are put in place and provide a legal framework on policies of various departments, advising on corporate governance matters (meetings convention, quorum, vote eligibility, proxy, etc.).
• Provide the Group with accurate and creative advice on the laws and regulations applicable in the UAE and in the jurisdictions where the Group has activities, governmental regulations and rules, business transactions, and stay abreast of all new and proposed legislation.
• Support the management in legal process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in communicating with the business units all relevant ICT standards and policies and implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System.
• Provide legal opinions and propose solutions that enable senior management to make proper decisions.
• Prepare analysis and ad hoc reports to the Chief Legal Officer and stakeholders highlighting legal performance.

• Bachelor/Master Education in Law.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (Arabic speaker is a must).
• 7 years' experience in similar role and industry/group of companies.
• Minimum 7 years' experience working within a Law Firm/Group of Companies.
• Deep understanding of UAE law and its application to business.
• Sound knowledge of company structuring.
• Well versed in using MS Office Applications.

Abu Dhabi

In return, we offer you a path towards your most rewarding career and an opportunity to be part of one of the leading family groups within the UAE. Additionally, we provide a competitive benefits package for all successful candidates.

Established more than 37 years ago, the United Al Saqer Group (UASG) is one of the leading multi sector business groups in the United Arab Emirates. The UASG owns and operates a diverse yet complementary portfolio of six UAE based companies encompassing several key industry sectors, which includes Abu Dhabi Motors, Dalma Motors, Al Saqer Heavy Equipment, Al Saqer Property Management, Awraq Islamic Financial Brokerage, Royal International Construction, and Royal Joinery.

Please note as a reputable company we do not use external agencies for any of our recruitment requirements. Additionally we would not ask potential candidates to pay for the privilege of applying or to be interviewed for any of our roles.