Group Legal Counsel - Media & Entertainment (Gaming) - Dubai

Jameson Legal.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative start-up in the gaming sector is seeking a commercially astute lawyer to join their dynamic team in Dubai. As the group Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance on a diverse range of matters, including corporate M&A, employment law, and regulatory compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and AI solutions, ensuring an engaging experience for clients. If you're a qualified lawyer with a passion for the gaming industry and a solid understanding of the UAE legal landscape, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in legal practice, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Experience in corporate governance and UAE legal system.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance across various departments.
• Handle corporate M&A, employment, and blockchain agreements.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Legal Advice

Corporate M&A

Employment Law

Blockchain Agreements

Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Governance

Education

Qualified Lawyer (5 PQE)

Job description

We are working with a fast-growing start-up business within the media and entertainment sector. They specialise in the gaming industry using AI and innovative technology solutions to provide an incredibly engaging experience. As the group continues to grow at a tremendous pace, our client is looking to add another commercially astute lawyer to its team based in Dubai.

As group Legal Counsel, you will report directly to the CEO, where you will be expected to provide legal advice, guidance, direction, and partnership across a wide variety of legal matters and across different departments. Successful candidates will be expected to perform day-to-day tasks in areas such as corporate M&A, employment, blockchain-related agreements, tokenisation, and regulatory compliance matters. You will also be expected to have experience in corporate governance and be familiar with the UAE legal system as well as working across multiple jurisdictions globally.

It is essential that candidates have at least 5 PQE, having trained either in a law firm or in-house. Previous experience gained in the gaming industry would be highly advantageous.

Please contact Robert Gregorio for further information.