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    Job Overview

    Hays is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel for a government-backed digital media company in Abu Dhabi. You will provide strategic legal counsel across corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment matters, M&A and investments, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations while steering complex cross-border transactions and partnering closely with senior leadership and external counsel.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Advise on corporate governance, commercial agreements, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
    • Lead end-to-end M&A: due diligence, structuring, negotiation, execution, and integration support.
    • Support investment initiatives: PE deals, JVs, fund formation; draft/negotiation SPAs, SHAs, term sheets.
    • Manage external counsel and oversee litigation/dispute resolution when required.
    • Deliver proactive legal risk assessments; develop mitigation strategies and compliance frameworks.
    • Partner with executives on strategic initiatives and key corporate projects.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s in Law (LLB/JD); Master’s preferred. Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (UK/US/IRL/AUS/NZ/SA).
    • 8+ years M&A/corporate experience in top law firm and/or in-house.
    • Proven record on cross-border deals and complex negotiations.
    • Fluent English; Arabic an advantage. Strong stakeholder management and multitasking skills.

    Benefits

    • Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits.
    • High-impact role within a fast-growing, government-backed media platform.
    • Board-level exposure and ownership of marquee transactions.

    Quick Details

    • Salary Range: Market Competitive
    • Job Sector: Legal / Media & Technology
    • Job Type: Full-time, On-site
    • International Applicant: Not specified
    • Qualifications: Common law qualified; 8+ yrs M&A/corporate; cross-border transactions; English fluent
    • Job Categories: Corporate/M&A, Investments, Commercial, Governance, Disputes

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