Dubai-Based Head of Legal — GCC Strategy & Compliance

Converge; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge is seeking a Head of Legal in Dubai to lead the legal function across the region. You will provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on commercial decisions, regulatory compliance, and risk management while steering complex contracts and corporate governance.

You will oversee labour and employment matters for GCC operations, navigate multi-jurisdictional frameworks in UAE and KSA, and relocate if needed to support the firm's regional growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of legal experience, senior-level or in-house exposure.
• GCC labour and employment law expertise.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and corporate contract law.
• In-depth regulatory understanding across UAE, KSA, and GCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function across regional operations.
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks and commercial decisions.
• Oversee labour, employment, and regulatory matters for the GCC.
• Manage complex commercial and corporate contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Converge is seeking a Head of Legal in Dubai to lead the legal function across the region. You will provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on commercial decisions, regulatory compliance, and risk management while steering complex contracts and corporate governance.

You will oversee labour and employment matters for GCC operations, navigate multi-jurisdictional frameworks in UAE and KSA, and relocate if needed to support the firm's regional growth.