Senior Legal Counsel – Sharjah

About the role

The Senior Legal Counsel will support Air Arabia and its subsidiaries in safeguarding the company’s assets, legal rights, and corporate reputation. Working closely with internal teams, the role involves handling commercial contracts, litigation, arbitration, licensing, and project coordination while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts, service level agreements, disputes, and regulatory compliance across the Air Arabia Group.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents, ensuring all risk factors are mitigated.
• Manage litigation and arbitration processes, including evidence collection, notice review, and case monitoring.
• Coordinate joint‑venture structuring, mergers, and licensing matters for all subsidiaries.
• Liaise with external law firms, suppliers, vendors, and government authorities to facilitate smooth legal operations.
• Develop and maintain legal risk control frameworks aligned with corporate standards.
• Prepare reports on case status, legal risks, and compliance activities for all hubs.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in commercial law, aviation or related sectors.
• Proven track record in contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments and licensing procedures in the UAE.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work confidentially.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and contract negotiation.
• Litigation and arbitration management.
• Regulatory compliance and licensing.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.