Junior Counsel – Legal & Compliance

About the role

A leading organisation with family office operations is seeking a qualified legal professional to join as Junior Counsel – Legal & Compliance, based in Dubai. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of international post-qualification experience (PQE) across legal affairs, compliance and company secretarial functions, and experience in the drilling, shipping, maritime or offshore industries is a strong advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial transactions, corporate matters and business operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, financing documents and other legal documentation.
• Manage corporate governance and company secretarial activities, including board documentation, statutory filings and corporate records.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Support asset financing, insurance arrangements, leasing transactions and contractual risk assessments.
• Review insurance policies, claims documentation and contractual provisions relating to company assets.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, insurers, financial institutions and other stakeholders.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support management with legal research, due diligence and other corporate legal matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• Company Secretary qualification is mandatory.
• 8-10 years of international PQE across legal, compliance and company secretarial functions.
• Experience in the drilling, shipping, maritime or offshore industries is highly preferred.
• Exposure to asset financing, asset insurance, leasing arrangements and related commercial transactions is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Candidates should apply immediately with their updated CV, as this is an urgent requirement and the client wants to fill the position at the earliest.