Head Of Legal

Michael Page

UAE

Posted
Ref: HP350-8892

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As Head of Legal, you will play a critical role in leading legal matters for the UAE, ensuring compliance, enabling business decisions, and partnering with executive leadership on policy, governance, and risk-related initiatives. You will:

Client Details

A prominent and fast-evolving Abu Dhabi based organisation engaged in high-impact, regulated, and growth-focused sectors.

Description

* Oversee all UAE legal operations, including labour law, corporate governance, trade licensing, and regulatory compliance.
* Provide legal support on procurement, contract drafting and review, and vendor agreements.
* Advise senior stakeholders on legal risk, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
* Lead and mentor a team while aligning legal priorities with business objectives.
* Deliver executive-level presentations and policy papers with refined and polished communication.

Job Offer

An exciting opportunity to join a high-calibre leadership team within a prestigious Abu Dhabi based organisation. This role offers exposure to C-level decision-making, strategic legal advisory, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:

* 9-15+ years PQE with significant UAE in-house legal experience.
* Deep knowledge of UAE labour law, company formation, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
* Experience in a blue-chip environment such as a multinational corporation, government-related entity, or top-tier private institution.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, confident presenting to senior leadership and board-level audiences.
* Proven ability to handle both operational legal work and strategic advisory responsibilities.
* Qualified solicitor or legal professional with a strong academic background.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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