Director of Legal Dubai UAE

Moove; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A mobility asset finance company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Director of Legal to lead and develop legal strategy across multiple geographies. This pivotal role involves collaborative work with senior leadership to shape the legal function and ensure alignment with company goals. A strong background in overseeing legal matters and transactions is essential for candidates interested in this dynamic, high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Expert legal counsel experience across diverse markets and industries with a global reach.
• Experience in developing and scaling legal teams and infrastructure to support company growth.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership on legal risk management and process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal counsel across diverse markets and industries.
• Leading the development and scaling of the legal team.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to develop legal risk management strategies.

Skills

Expert legal counsel experience

Experience in developing legal teams

Collaboration with senior leadership

Overseeing complex transactions

Job description

About Moove

Moove is building the world's largest fleet and best-in-class technologies that power mobility platforms. Its flagship Drive to Own (DTO) product democratizes access to vehicle ownership with a revolutionary revenue-based financing model, enabling underserved mobility entrepreneurs to thrive.

Moove's growth has been fueled by its global Uber partnership and support from leading investors and lenders including Uber, Mubadala, BlackRock, MUFG, and many others. With operations spanning 19 cities across 6 continents—Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East—Moove continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and partnerships with industry leaders like Waymo and Uber. Moove is transforming mobility to make it safer, more efficient, and accessible to all, while providing economic opportunities and supporting skills development in the mobility sector.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Director of Legal to lead and develop legal strategy across multiple geographies. This high-impact role is based in Dubai and reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the legal function of our dynamic and fast-growing company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing expert legal counsel across diverse markets and industries, managing legal matters with a global scope.
• Leading the development and scaling of the legal team and infrastructure to support the company's growth, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to develop robust legal risk management strategies and implement efficient legal processes tailored to a startup environment.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders including finance, compliance, and operations to drive strategic business decisions and ensure legal alignment with company goals.
• Overseeing management of complex transactions, contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving market.

What You Will Need for This Position

• Expert legal counsel experience across diverse markets and industries with a global reach.
• Experience in developing and scaling legal teams and infrastructure to support company growth.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership on legal risk management and process implementation.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and ensure legal compliance.
• Proven ability to oversee complex transactions, contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Who You'll Be Working With

Reporting directly to our Chief Legal Officer (CLO), you will work closely with our Legal and Operations teams.

About the Team

Our team is collaborative, positive, curious, and engaged. We think fast, work smart, laugh often, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in our mission to disrupt vehicle ownership and make financial freedom accessible.

Moove is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our Employment Equity Plan and Targets will guide our recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.

Prehiring Notice: Moove relies on the accuracy of information provided during the application process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission may result in exclusion from consideration or termination of employment.

EEO Statement: Moove is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.

Moove: Moove is a mobility asset finance company and Uber's preferred fleet partner across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our vision is to democratize financial services to empower our customers. Our core values are Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Trust, and Ownership.