Digital Tech Legal Lead - Contracts & Compliance (6-Month)

We One; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World’s Digital Technology division in Dubai seeks a contract lawyer for a 6‑month maternity cover. You will advise on commercial contracts, primarily IT/IP/data/e‑commerce matters, and provide first‑line support for SeaRates FZE legal matters.

Required: Law degree, admission to a recognised regulator, and a minimum of four years’ post‑qualification experience in an international firm or multinational. Experience in the Middle East is preferred.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to a recognised regulatory body.
• Minimum four years post-qualification experience in an international law firm or multinational company; Middle East experience preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities for IT/IP/data/e-commerce agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused guidance on a broad range of legal and compliance matters to the Digital Technology division, with focus on SeaRates FZE.
• Review, draft and negotiate IT/IP/data/e-commerce related agreements; ensure compliance.
• Advise on commercial contract issues and escalate non-standard terms as needed.
• Report to Group Legal Director and Digital Technology leadership and finance teams.

Skills

IT/IP/Data/E-commerce focus

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Drafting/communication

Cross-cultural communication

English drafting

Education

Law degree

Admission to regulatory body

Job description

DP World’s Digital Technology division in Dubai seeks a contract lawyer for a 6‑month maternity cover. You will advise on commercial contracts, primarily IT/IP/data/e‑commerce matters, and provide first‑line support for SeaRates FZE legal matters.

Required: Law degree, admission to a recognised regulator, and a minimum of four years’ post‑qualification experience in an international firm or multinational. Experience in the Middle East is preferred.