Job Description

Senior Legal Consultant

Location:

JLT, Dubai, UAE

Company:

YINGTIAN CHINA BUSINESS CENTER DMCC

Contact:

ayush@yingtian-global.com

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned

Senior Legal Consultant

to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of

3 years' UAE law firm experience

, fluency in Arabic and native?level English, and proven expertise in corporate, finance, and litigation matters. Familiarity with Chinese legal contexts or prior work with Chinese clients/teams is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory:

Provide complex, strategic legal advice across areas such as corporate law, contracts, M&A, financing, intellectual property, labor law, tax, estate planning, and litigation.

Due Diligence & Reports:

Lead and coordinate due diligence exercises; prepare comprehensive legal reports for M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions.

Drafting & Negotiation:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, corporate charters, shareholder agreements, loan documents, litigation filings, and other legal instruments.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Represent clients before courts, arbitral tribunals, and regulatory bodies; liaise with opposing counsel and prepare all necessary documentation.

Risk Assessment & Compliance:

Identify and assess legal risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies; advise on AML, data protection (including DIFC / ADGM regimes), and international business compliance.

Business Development:

Support client acquisition and retention efforts; participate in pitches and market?facing events; build strong client relationships.

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

Conduct in?house and client?facing seminars on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.

Cross?Jurisdictional Advice:

For clients operating in multiple jurisdictions, research and advise on foreign laws and regulations, coordinating with local counsel as needed.
Candidate RequirementsEssential

Experience:

Minimum 3 years' post?qualification experience in a UAE law firm environment.

Language Skills:

Native?level English and fluent Arabic (both spoken and written).

Technical Expertise:

Demonstrated track record in due diligence, M&A, corporate finance, litigation, and compliance matters.

Education:

LLB (or equivalent) plus an advanced law degree (LLM/JD) or relevant postgraduate qualification.

Professional Admission:

Admitted to the UAE bar (or eligible for admission) and in good standing.

Skills:

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent analytical, problem?solving, and judgment abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines High ethical standards and client?focused approach
Preferred

Prior experience working with

Chinese clients

or teams, and/or proficiency in Mandarin. Familiarity with

ADGM

and

DIFC

legal frameworks. Exposure to international arbitration and cross?border transactions.
Application Process & Required Documents

Cover Letter

detailing your suitability for the role, highlighting UAE experience and any Chinese?market exposure.

Curriculum Vitae

with academic credentials, bar admission details, and a brief summary of representative matters.

References:

Names and contact details for at least two professional referees.

Certificates:

Scans of legal qualifications and professional memberships (UAE bar, LLM/JD transcripts).

Language Proficiency Proof:

If available, any certifications in Arabic or Mandarin.

To Apply:

Please submit your complete application package

to"ayush@yingtian-global.com" with the subject line:

Senior Legal Consultant - [Your Name]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month