Corporate Legal Counsel – Dubai (Water & Energy)

About the role

The Corporate Legal Counsel will report to the General Counsel and act as a key advisor to the Board of Directors and senior management. This role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and corporate‑governance requirements for the water and energy portfolio in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and circulate notices, agendas and supporting documents for board and committee meetings.
• Attend board meetings, record minutes and review draft minutes and resolutions.
• Assist in filing statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters to directors and senior management.
• Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on compliance issues.
• Maintain and update the group corporate database.
• Monitor changes in corporate law, regulations and governance practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field; legal qualification preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience as a company secretary or corporate legal counsel, either in‑house or in private practice.
• Strong knowledge of Middle‑East corporate and regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic fluency is a plus.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

Required skills