Dubai Legal Counsel – Tech Contracts & Data

SoftwareOne; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne seeks a Legal Counsel for UAE & Middle East to manage Dubai subsidiary matters and support regional teams within an international legal framework.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex software, IT services and framework contracts, and advise stakeholders across Sales, Finance and Compliance. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with local presence required in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law or equivalent.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Strong commercial judgement balancing risk with business needs.
• Structured, responsive, solution-oriented; able to manage priorities.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; familiarity with Middle East regulations.
• Local presence required when engaging with the Dubai office.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal matters for Dubai subsidiary and support regional offices.
• Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier, partner, software licensing and IT contracts.
• Provide practical legal support to Sales, Finance, Procurement, People & Culture, etc.
• Support regional projects and contract-management in an international setting.
• Coordinate with external lawyers and consultants for local or specialist advice.
• Assist data-protection matters, including DPA reviews with Data Protection teams.

Skills

Contract law expertise

Commercial contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Regulatory awareness (Middle East)

Fluent Arabic & English

Stakeholder management

French-language capability

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

SoftwareOne seeks a Legal Counsel for UAE & Middle East to manage Dubai subsidiary matters and support regional teams within an international legal framework.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex software, IT services and framework contracts, and advise stakeholders across Sales, Finance and Compliance. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with local presence required in Dubai.