Junior Legal Counsel (Emirati Talent)

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Junior Legal Counsel is responsible to support the HALCON Legal Department on various activities including legal research, conducting investigation, drafting legal opinions and contracts, maintaining records and ensuring legal documentation comply with the statutory and legal requirements. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources
• Research legal matters to determine precedence or to help build a caseInvestigate facts and laws of cases and search public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine appropriate courses of action
• Perform due diligence on contracts and business agreements and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements
• Draft legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications, contracts, briefs, and complaints in English and Arabic.
• Conduct legal research and assist in preparing legal documents
• Create correspondence by drafting emails and letters of engagement in English and Arabic.
• Arrange client and supplier appointment and follow up meetings in accordance with the calendar and timelines
• Organize, maintain and update records, documents, statutory books and registers. Keep the legal database and law library.
• Deal with general day to day operational legal enquiries from the business units/departments
• Ensure the confidentiality.
• Stay up to date on current laws and legal practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in law

• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department of a multinational organization

• Strong drafting skills for contracts and legal opinions

• Proficiency in legal research and document analysis

• Knowledge of UAE laws and international legal practices

• Fluent in Arabic & English (written and verbal)

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.