Legal Officer

About the role

SURFBASE is building an indoor surfing, sport, retail and hospitality destination in Dubai and seeks a practical Legal Officer to manage day‑to‑day legal matters. You will work closely with the founder and the operations, construction and finance teams, taking ownership of commercial and corporate legal tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier, service, construction and property documents.
• Support corporate administration and investor documentation, ensuring records are complete and approvals are secured.
• Maintain a calendar of licences, renewals, contractual deadlines and corporate actions.
• Prepare correspondence on contractual issues, organise evidence and coordinate external advisers when needed.
• Provide concise legal advice to management, outlining issues, business impact, options and recommendations.
• Handle HR administration for up to 20% of the role, including employment paperwork, onboarding/off‑boarding and personnel records.

Required profile

• Law degree with practical experience in commercial contracts and corporate documentation.
• Strong business English for drafting emails and discussing contract terms.
• Initiative, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Sound judgment on when to seek further research, management approval or specialist advice.
• Comfortable using AI tools while verifying facts and final wording.
• UAE experience is desirable; Russian language is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time position with a salary range of AED 6,000–8,000 per month, based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing, innovative business with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Hands‑on responsibility across legal, corporate and HR functions.