Associate Legal Counsel

China Mobile International Limited; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to manage contracts and regulatory matters in the MENA region. The ideal candidate will have substantial legal experience, particularly in telecom, and a strong commitment to professional ethics. This role offers an opportunity to engage across compliance, finance, and business development, contributing to regional projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Bar admission in a MENA country or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law in telecom.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to tech wholesale services.
• Handle local and international regulatory affairs, including telecommunications licensing.
• Advise internal teams on contract status and compliance matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)

Job description

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Responsibility

• Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, primarily focusing on tech wholesale services, network procurement, IT solutions, marketing, and general procurement (e.g., software installation, licenses, and support).
• Regulatory Affairs : Handle local and international regulatory matters, including telecommunications licensing, statutory filings, and liaison with regulators.
• Internal Advisory : Advise teams on contract status, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with company procedures.
• Process Improvement : Support the optimization of contracting processes and compliance frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Provide legal support across compliance, finance, operations, and business development for regional projects.
• Documentation : Refine legal templates, playbooks, and training materials; manage contract and agreement archives.
• Ad-hoc Assignments : Participate in additional projects as required.

Requirements

• Education :
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) in Common Law or equivalent.
• Bar admission in one of the MENA countries or an international jurisdiction are a plus.
• Experience :
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within the telecommunications, technology, or related industries. Experience in telecommunications regulatory affairs is a merit.
• Experience working in multiple jurisdictions across the MENA region is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, especially in the telecom sector.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in MENA countries, particularly in telecom licensing and compliance.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.