Legal Coordinator

International Community Schools

Full time Legal Coordinator Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Posted on 04/22/2025 Welcome to International Community Schools Abu Dhabi! At ICS, our unwavering commitment is to provide a stimulating and intellectually challenging environment that empowers our students to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and inspired learners, fully prepared to thrive in the 21st Century. Renowned for our outstanding, holistic education and the development of future leaders, we have earned an enviable reputation in the region for delivering high-quality private education to students from FS/KG to Year 13/Grade 12. We offer a diverse range of curriculum, including both the British and American programs, as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB), Advance Placement (AP), and Ministry of Education (MOE) programs, exceeding minimum expectations and covering a wide array of subjects. Job Description International Community Schools (ICS) is a leading educational institution in the UAE, dedicated to academic excellence and holistic student development. With multiple campuses and a commitment to international best practices in education, ICS is expanding its professional team to support its growing operations. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Advisor (Lawyer) to join our team at the headquarters in Abu Dhabi.The Legal Advisor will serve as the principal legal counsel for ICS, advising senior leadership on a wide range of legal matters. The successful candidate will ensure the organization’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UAE, manage contractual agreements, oversee legal risks, and provide strategic legal input to support the school’s educational mission and operations with following major areas in focus: Corporate Governance and Compliance Contract Drafting and Review. Employment and Labor Law Contracts & HR Policies Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures Regulatory and Licensing Affairs Taxation and Financial Law Corporate Restructuring Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Advising on New Business Ventures Requirements Bachelor's degree in law. Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Arabic. Legal Licensing: Licensed to practice law in the UAE. #J-18808-Ljbffr