Contract Legal Counsel

Eqvilent; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Legal Counsel to provide contract management and legal support to various teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal teams. The role offers remote work flexibility and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

40 paid days off

Access to global offices

Cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in a contract department or international law firm.
• Managing multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary legal partner and advisor to teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Guide teams on standard documents and assist legal updates.
• Maintain and organize contract repositories.
• Provide support to other legal teams as needed.

Skills

Contract law principles

Contracts drafting

Risk identification

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proactive approach

Data management skills

Fluent English

Fluent Russian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master Degree in Law

Job description

Your future mission is to help the Legal & Compliance team handle commercial and employment contracts and address various legal matters, delivering professional excellence and integrity at every step.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Legal Counsel & Partnership: Act as a primary legal partner and advisor to commercial, technology, and HR teams, offering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide array of issues. Build and sustain trust across the company by delivering high-quality, responsive, and business-aligned legal support.
• Contract Management & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across diverse jurisdictions, ensuring enforceability and compliance with applicable governing laws. Prepare and negotiate term sheets (letters of intent) and draft final agreements based on agreed terms. Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and internal approval to closing, while meticulously documenting all negotiation stages.
• Documentation & Compliance: Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates, and assist the legal team in their regular update and development. Maintain and organize the contract repository, power of attorney database, and project workspaces (e.g., Notion, Confluence). Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status. Perform quality control ("second-pair-of-eyes") reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation. Ensure all pre‑agreed legal steps within business processes are completed accurately and on time, including internal and external filings.
• Team Collaboration: Provide support to other Eqvilent legal teams as requested.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law Master Degree in Law or compatible fields would be a plus.
• Experience 2-4 years in a contract department of a reputable in-house company, corporate secretarial or related function, preferably managing multiple jurisdictions or experience in an international law firm.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of general principles of contract law, corporate governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions (common law and continental law).
• Excellent contracts drafting skills and effective AI prompts writing skills.
• Ability to identify risks and focus on providing solutions that align with the business goals and the market practice.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach and dedication to work.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent data organization and data management skills, ensuring that all information is correctly classified and kept up-to-date.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Nice to have - fluent Russian.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

• The company supports your professional growth.
• Cutting‑edge hardware and technology.
• A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals.
• Remote work from anywhere in the world.
• Access any of our global offices anytime.
• 40 paid days off.

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