Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

A leading government entity in the UAE is looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

The role requires an experienced lawyer with a background across shipping, maritime, international trade and/or commodities matters, alongside experience advising on finance transactions.

Candidates must have trained and qualified with an international law firm.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on shipping, maritime, international trade and/or commodities matters.
  • Advise on finance transactions.
  • Provide senior-level legal support as part of the organisation's in-house legal team.
Requirements
  • 8+ PQE.
  • Must have trained and qualified with an international law firm.
  • Experience advising on shipping, maritime, international trade and/or commodities matters.
  • Experience advising on finance transactions.
About the job

Contract Type

Permanent

Industry

Shipping / Maritime / International Trade / Commodities & Finance

Discipline

In-House

Job Reference

Insiyah Adamjee

Date Posted

24 Aug 2026

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