Job Description

We're Hiring: Senior Legal Counsel | UAE
? Location: Dubai, UAE
? Company: The Executive Centre (TEC)
? Reports to: General Counsel
About The Executive Centre:
The Executive Centre (TEC) is Asia Pacific's leading premium flexible workspace provider, delivering exceptional environments designed for productivity, collaboration, and growth. With a strong presence across major global business hubs, we continue to expand and innovate -- and we're looking for a dynamic legal professional to be part of our journey in Dubai.
? The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel with 7-10 years of experience to lead legal and compliance matters across the Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong analytical thinking, business alignment, and hands-on expertise in:
1. Real estate transactions, especially commercial lease agreements
2. Corporate and financing matters
3.Vendor contracts and IP-related agreements
4. Legal governance, compliance, and records management
5. Coordinating cross-border legal matters with external counsel and internal stakeholders across APAC, India, and the Middle East
6. You will also support employee relations and general corporate governance, helping to strengthen TEC's legal framework and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions.
? Qualifications & Experience
LLB or equivalent, qualified in a recognized jurisdiction
7-10 years' experience across real estate, corporate law, governance, and financing (in-house or law firm)
Strong understanding of UAE legal frameworks; KSA experience is highly valued
Experience in company secretarial work and cross-border transactions (Middle East, APAC, India)
Excellent English drafting and communication skills; Arabic is an advantage
Familiarity with legal research tools and contract/entity management systems
High integrity, sound judgment, and strong stakeholder management skills

Skills Required