Junior Legal Counsel

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel in Abu Dhabi to provide practical legal guidance across technology transactions, governance, regulatory compliance and IP matters. You will draft and negotiate contracts, support vendor relationships and help implement CPX’s compliance program.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years’ PQE in complex commercial and tech contracts and are admitted to practice in common law jurisdictions. Bilingual Arabic/English is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ PQE dealing with complex commercial, M&A and tech contracts.
• Articles or foundational experience at a top law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Strong appreciation for technology, cyber-security and data privacy matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on technology transactions, governance, regulatory and IP matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including NDAs and terms & conditions.
• Support development and revision of client and vendor agreements.
• Assist in CPX compliance program rollout and implementation of policies.
• Draft policies on labour, supplier conduct, trade compliance and data privacy.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and CPX procedures with risk tracking.
• Deliver trainings to CPX staff and stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Assist with investigations, disputes and pre-litigation matters.
• Maintain compliance tracking system and risk register.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Law degree

Admission in common law jurisdictions

Job description

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode:

On-site

Date Posted:

4 November 2026

Job Reference/ID:

3233

Job Description / Role:

Under direction of the General Counsel, the junior Legal Counsel provides legal advice to all CPX business units on technology transactions, corporate governance, regulatory, compliance and intellectual property matters. He or she also responds promptly to requests for legal advice, and is responsible for the negotiation of a range of agreements with clients and vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent advice and support to all CPX business units on technology transactions, labour and employment matters, regulatory, compliance and intellectual property rights.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including non-disclosure agreements and T&C’s.
• Support business units with the development and revision of client and vendor agreements.
• Assist the General Counsel in the rollout and implementation of CPX’s compliance program.
• Draft and implement policies and procedures, including policies related to labour law, supplier code of conduct, trade compliance, and data privacy and security.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and any procedures required by CPX customers and other partners.
• Deliver trainings to CPX employees and other stakeholders on the above policies and procedures.
• Help cross-functional teams with risk management and providing advice on enforcement of CPX policies and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external investigations, inquiries, and potential disputes.
• Resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
• Maintain compliance tracking system and risk register.

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years’ PQE dealing with complex commercial, M&A, Private Equity and international technology-related contracts.
• Articling or foundational legal experience at a leading law firm or corporate legal department is preferred.

Education Qualifications:

• Law degree from a recognized and reputable university.
• Admitted as an attorney, barrister and/or solicitor in Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States.
• MBA, LLM and CIPP certification are ideal, but not required.

Skills Required:

• Genuine interest in sharing skills and experience with legal and non-legal business colleagues.
• The desire to thrive in a fast-paced in-house environment and have a keen fascination with technology and cyber-security products and services.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual (Arabic/English), but this is not an essential requirement for this position.
• Excellent analytical skills, good judgment, organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Client-service oriented, including strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proactive and positive team player.
• Capacity to manage many files simultaneously, work well under pressure and exercise initiative.
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities, whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to occasionally accommodate a flexible schedule.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

The company is an Abu Dhabi based technology group focused on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data, healthcare, geospatial platforms, and digital transformation. Its careers span engineering, research, product, cybersecurity, cloud, operations, strategy, and corporate functions.

Department / Functional Area:

Legal