Manager - Legal Affairs (UAE National)

About the role

The Manager – Legal Affairs supports the Chief of Legal Affairs in delivering the legal function across Dubai Future Foundation and its affiliated entities. This role is essential for safeguarding the organization from legal and regulatory risks while enabling business operations to align with applicable laws.

Key responsibilities

• Report directly to the Chief of Legal Affairs and assist in the overall management of the legal department.
• Protect DFF and its affiliated entities from legal and regulatory exposure.
• Support business units to ensure frameworks, structures, contracts, and agreements comply with relevant legislation.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on emerging policies, regulations, and areas such as innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Required profile

• UAE National as indicated in the job title.
• Minimum of one month of experience in legal affairs or a related field.
• Ability to work closely with senior legal leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Risk management
• Legal documentation
• Compliance
• Legal support
• Negotiation
• Legal strategy
• Legal advice
• Contract drafting