Legal Advisor

Hotels & Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM)Dubaigulftalentpublished 08/27/2026
  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
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  • 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.