Senior Consultant - Inhouse Legal Counsel

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Act as a trusted legal advisor by providing practical, risk-based guidance that supports business objectives while protecting the firm's interests.
• Apply sound legal judgment to identify, assess and mitigate legal, regulatory and compliance risks across business operations.
• Safeguard the firm's contractual and commercial interests through effective interpretation, evaluation and negotiation of legal obligations.
• Monitor developments in UAE laws, regulations and regulatory expectations, and evaluate their implications for the business.
• Contribute to strengthening governance, compliance and risk management frameworks through a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Promote ethical decision-making and regulatory adherence while balancing commercial and operational considerations.
• Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, external advisors and regulatory bodies to support informed decision-making.
• Support the development and continuous enhancement of policies, standards and guidance that foster a strong compliance culture.
• Contribute to the firm's preparedness for emerging legal, regulatory, data privacy and AML-related risks through ongoing analysis and insight.
• Champion consistency, transparency and accountability in legal and compliance practices across the organization.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrates ownership by proactively identifying challenges and driving practical solutions.
• A willingness to learn the industry, processes and laws relevant to the business
• A risk-based mindset, that understands practicalities of the business alongside the legal implications in various scenarios
• A team player who will integrate into the R&C team, and is looking out to bring efficiencies in the way the legal framework/ consultation/ assessments in the firm.
• Collaborates effectively across functions and constructively challenges perspectives when appropriate.
• Exercises sound judgment and critical thinking when assessing legal, compliance and business risks.
• Values diverse viewpoints and fosters an inclusive and respectful working environment.
• Communicates complex legal concepts in a clear, practical and business-friendly manner.
• Demonstrates integrity, independence and commitment to ethical decision-making.
• Adapts effectively to evolving regulations, priorities and business needs.
• Builds credibility through professionalism, reliability and stakeholder focus.
• Supports knowledge sharing and contributes to collective team capability.
• Maintains curiosity, continuous learning and awareness of emerging legal and compliance developments.

Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelors degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Qualified Advocate or equivalent legal professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in corporate legal advisory, contract management, compliance, or regulatory matters.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, legal risk assessment, and corporate governance principles.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate legal requirements into practical business guidance.
• Exposure to compliance areas such as AML, data privacy, labor law, corporate law, or regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience within professional services, consulting, audit, tax, or advisory environments will be advantageous.
• Strong research, analytical, stakeholder management and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a remote, cross-border environment.