Job Description

Job Title:

Legal

Counsel

Location:

Dubai, United Arab

Emirates

Employment Type:

Full-Time



Position

Overview



We are seeking a dynamic and

experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join our headquarters in Dubai. The

successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance across the group's

diverse business operations, which may include sectors such as education, real

estate, property management, hospitality, school transport, engineering,

facility management, technology and investment. This role requires a proactive

legal professional who can balance risk management with business enablement,

ensuring compliance while supporting growth.



Key Responsibilities



Legal Advisory &

Strategy



Provide expert legal advice to senior

management and business units on corporate, commercial, regulatory and

contractual matters.

Develop and implement legal strategies

aligned with the group's business objectives.

Advise on legal risks and propose

mitigation strategies across jurisdictions.

Deal with correspondence, collate

information and write reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to

the relevant stakeholders



Contract Management



Draft, review and negotiate a wide range

of commercial contracts including but not limited to joint ventures, NDAs,

service agreements, leases, contracting and sub-contracting agreements and

procurement contracts.

Ensure contracts are legally sound,

commercially viable and aligned with internal policies.



Corporate Governance &

Compliance



Ensure compliance with UAE laws and

regulations, as well as international legal standards where applicable.

Support corporate secretarial functions

including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, transfer pricing

documentation and regulatory filings.

Maintain registers of shareholders,

directors and secretaries, organise board meetings and AGMs, prepare

agendas and record minutes.

Draft all legal documents for new

company set-ups including Memorandum and Articles of Association, Service

Agreements, Power of Attorneys, etc.

Register properties at the Lands Dept.

and follow up to obtain the title deeds and take handover of the property

Monitor changes in legislation and

assess their impact on the group's businesses.



Dispute Resolution &

Litigation



Manage and oversee litigation,

arbitration and other dispute resolution matters. Attend case hearings

with the Group's lawyers at Dubai Courts, RERA and Dubai Lands Dept., etc.

Draft notices and plaints pursuant to

the executed contracts

Liaise with external counsel and

regulatory bodies as needed.



Cross-Border & Domestic

Transactions



Support M&A activities, joint

ventures and strategic partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.

Conduct legal due diligence and assist

in structuring transactions.



Stakeholder Engagement &

Government Liaison



Collaborate with internal departments

including but not limited to Finance, HR, Marketing, Purchasing,

Engineering, Operations and Compliance.

Build strong relationships with external

legal advisors, regulators and government entities.

Build relationships with key influencers

in the Government across primary and secondary stakeholders; expand

government interaction network and reporting.

Conduct feasibility study for new

partnerships, prepare draft proposals and facilitate partnerships as

required.



Qualifications &

Experience



Key Competencies



Strategic thinking with sound commercial

judgment

Excellent negotiation and drafting

skills

High ethical standards and integrity;

Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information

Strong interpersonal and communication

abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities

under pressure



What We Offer



Competitive salary along with other

benefits

Opportunity to work with a visionary

leadership team providing exposure to high-impact projects across multiple

industries

A collaborative and inclusive work

environment



Interested candidates

can apply on our website http://fortes.co/Careers