Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
English Speaking Countries
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Legal
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
1. Legal Compliance & Regulatory Support
• Monitor and interpret applicable legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support compliance with corporate, commercial, operational, and investment-related laws and regulations.
• Maintain updated compliance trackers, including license renewals, permits, registrations, and statutory deadlines.
• Support implementation of internal compliance policies and governance frameworks
2. Contract Drafting & Administration
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents including NDAs, MOUs, consultancy contracts, service agreements, vendor agreements, and employment-related documents under supervision.
• Maintain a structured contract management system with clear tracking of renewals, obligations, and key dates.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are accurate, complete, and properly executed.
• Support negotiations through document revisions, summaries, and clarification notes.
3. Corporate Governance & Secretariat Support
• Assist in preparing board and shareholder meeting documentation such as agendas, resolutions, minutes, and statutory attachments.
• Maintain corporate records, entity registers, shareholding structures, and authorised signatory records.
• Support corporate secretariat activities, including meeting coordination, board pack preparation, and statutory filings.
• Develop and maintain templates for governance and corporate documentation.
4. Legal Research & Advisory Assistance
• Conduct legal research on corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, investment frameworks, and cross-border compliance requirements.
• Prepare legal summaries, briefing notes, research memoranda, and internal reports for senior management.
• Assist in drafting or reviewing internal governance policies and procedures.
5. Statutory Filings & Corporate Affairs
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory filings, renewals, registrations, and applications with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with ministries, corporate registries, free-zone authorities, external counsel, and service providers to ensure timely compliance.
• Track and manage all regulatory deadlines, ensuring full compliance for each legal entity under the group.
6. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support
• Gather documentation and evidence for disputes, negotiations, mediation, or litigation matters.
• Liaise with external counsel, track case milestones, and maintain updated litigation files.
• Assist in drafting notices, letters, and internal reports related to disputes or claims.
7. Cross-Functional Legal Support
• Work closely with finance, HR, operations, projects, and executive teams to ensure legal implications are identified and managed appropriately.
• Provide preliminary guidance on contract interpretations, compliance queries, and obligations.
• Assist in the preparation of official correspondence, proposals, and communication materials involving legal or corporate matters.
8. Executive & Documentation Support
• Assist SMT with high-level corporate projects, investment reviews, and preparation of legal summaries or reports.
• Prepare well-structured documents, presentations, and external communications for government bodies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain secure, organized digital and physical filing systems for all legal and corporate documents.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 year's experience as a legal advisor or in a similar role within the UAE jurisdiction.
- Strong knowledge of UAE legal system, corporate law, labor law, and commercial regulations.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice that aligns with business objectives.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
About the Company
Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM) is a multi-industry business with a portfolio spanning hotels and resorts, construction technology, and marine products. HARIM is the exclusive dealer for Al Dhaen boats in the Maldives.
Duly incorporated as H.A.R.I.M. - Hotels and Resorts Investment Pvt Ltd (C-0823/2011) in the Republic of Maldives.
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