Corporate / Commercial Lawyer – Financial Regulation & Compliance

Job description / Role

We are seeking a Corporate / Commercial Lawyer for our Group of Companies to provide expert legal guidance across a variety of business financial transactions, contracts, and corporate matters. The role requires a deep understanding of the law, regulations, and general principles of commercially favorable jurisdictions, with the ability to provide strategic advice to support business growth and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate is mature, well-versed in cross-border transactions, and able to operate with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice & ensure company’s compliance with financial laws, regulations, and contractual obligations applicable locally and internationally
• Provide corporate support, entity formation, Structure SPVs or joint ventures for large-scale developments, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, shareholder agreements, investment contracts, cooperation agreements, Escrow arrangements, and development rights
• Monitor / Assist in the development, review & compliance of internal policies (ESR, AML, KYC, FATF, UBO regulations etc.)
• Work closely with cross functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business)
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business, provide legal risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential liabilities
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, and other stakeholders as needed, Ensure compliance with DLD / RERA regulations
• Monitor updates in UAE real estate law, including escrow and off-plan sales rules

• Hold a bachelor’s law degree (LLB) from a reputable law college (ideally LLM qualified)
• Prior UAE Experience, working with multinational corporations or large-scale commercial transactions (preferably with exposure to international laws)
• Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic (additional languages are an advantage)
• Able to Join immediately

About the Company

Prime Sources Raw Materials Trading LLC is a proud subsidiary of a well reputed Group of Companies based in UAE, known for its excellence across diverse industries. Backed by the Group’s legacy and resources, the company delivers premium solutions in industrial sector, combining global standards with local insight to drive growth, compliance, and brand prestige.