Legal Counsel – UAE Commercial & Employment Law

About the role

PAX, a global consumer electronics group, is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support its UAE operations. The role focuses on commercial contracts, distribution arrangements, dispute resolution, litigation, and employment matters, ensuring legal compliance across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate distribution, agency, supply, reseller and commercial agreements.
• Provide advice on UAE Commercial Agencies Law, distribution structures, exclusivity, termination and contractual risk.
• Lead legal support for commercial disputes, arbitration and litigation, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenants and termination arrangements.
• Advise HR and management on UAE employment and labour law matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across UAE operations.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and practical legal guidelines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, Compliance and senior management to deliver commercially practical legal solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in the UAE.
• Strong practical knowledge of DIFC or ADGM legal frameworks and UAE distribution regulations.
• Proven experience in commercial contracts, distributor protection, dispute resolution and litigation.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, retail, distribution or trading is an advantage.
• Fluent English; Arabic and Mandarin are advantageous.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Dubai.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and negotiation.
• Analytical and commercial problem‑solving.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.