Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Marketing.MBA, a leading marketing agency, as a Legal Counsel and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to propelling companies to the top of their industry. You will provide essential legal and organizational support to help leadership make sound strategic decisions, working closely with the Chief Legal Officer and executive teams. This role ensures legal clarity, compliance, and operational efficiency for both clients and the agency. You will manage various legal tasks, including regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, contract management, and stakeholder liaison. The position offers a remote and flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth. Marketing.MBA provides a supportive and collaborative team culture with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• 3–6 years of legal experience in corporate/commercial law, within the UAE
• Demonstrated hands-on experience and exposure to free zones (DIFC/DMCC/ ADGM) and mainland compliance
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in contract drafting, risk analysis, and legal research
• Excellent organizational, stakeholder communication, and follow-up skills
• Independent, self-motivated, and able to operate under minimal supervision
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, contract tracking systems, legal research databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw), and project management tools (e.g., Wrike, Notion)

Responsibilities

• Provide daily legal updates to the Chief Legal Officer and senior management in a clear, concise, and actionable format
• Prepare and send brief explanatory messages summarizing regulatory updates, contract statuses, and risk items
• Maintain consistent documentation and communication updates in internal tools such as Wrike, Monday.com, Notion, or the company’s DMS
• Ensure real-time visibility of legal matters across stakeholders by logging progress, deadlines, and dependencies
• Manage annual and recurring compliance requirements across DMCC, DIFC, International Jurisdictions such as US and UAE Mainland jurisdictions
• Liaise with government and free zone authorities to ensure timely submissions, license renewals, ESR, UBO, and other filings
• Proactively monitor regulatory developments in UAE and recommend relevant updates
• Lead end-to-end coordination for new entity setups, shareholder changes, board resolutions, capital changes, and other company amendments
• Act as the legal point of contact for DMCC, DIFC, and UAE Mainland authorities on corporate matters
• Collaborate with the CLO and management on M&A due diligence, investor onboarding, and capital-raising legal processes
• Manage confidentiality, data room access, investor communications, and structuring documentation
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (NDAs, Shareholders Agreement, Service Agreements, SaaS, Vendor, MoUs, employment terms, IP assignments, etc.)
• Support risk assessment and stakeholder alignment through risk memos and internal explanations
• Serve as the primary liaison with external legal advisors and law firms across jurisdictions
• Consolidate input and coordinate legal deliverables between internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain structured documentation repositories (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, or DMS tools)
• Ensure proper execution, stamping, notarization, and archiving of legal documentation
• Support the CLO on special projects, legal training, compliance communications, and ad hoc advisory
• Manage legal-related communications on behalf of CLO with stakeholders such as Group Chairman and document updates in Wrike or designated systems

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM is a strong plus
• Experience working with M&A, investors, or startup ecosystems is advantageous

Benefits

• Remote & Flexible: Enjoy the freedom and trust of a fully remote work environment with flexible hours that let you do your best work – wherever you are
• Own Your Impact: Take responsibility, contribute proactive legal support, and see your work make a real difference. We embrace challenges and welcome your initiative and innovative mindset
• Connected Team: Remote doesn’t mean working alone. We value strong team spirit and foster it through regular check-ins, collaboration, and virtual team events
• Lifelong Learning: Your development matters to us. Access our extensive online course library to keep growing your legal and professional skills
• Fun & Team Culture: Be part of a supportive and friendly company culture with regular coffee talks and a vibrant virtual office atmosphere
• Career Growth: We offer clear opportunities for advancement and support you in reaching your long-term career goals in the legal field
• Inspiring Projects: Work on a variety of dynamic and challenging legal support tasks that will develop both your legal knowledge and organizational skills
• Attractive compensation: Benefit from competitive pay, bonuses, and perks that recognize and reward your performance