Legal and Contracting Manager

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a senior corporate contracts attorney to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across the organization. You will manage the full contract lifecycle and provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory compliance and governance.

The role emphasizes robust contract management policies and collaboration with multiple departments to enhance efficiency while mitigating risk in a technology-focused sector.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to the bar in a relevant jurisdiction, with active and good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and drafting within the technology or related industry sector.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating legal risks for the organization.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial request and drafting through execution, amendment, and termination, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide expert legal counsel on various corporate matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and intellectual property protection.
• Develop and implement robust contract management policies and procedures to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across departments.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating legal risks for the organization.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial request and drafting through execution, amendment, and termination, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide expert legal counsel on various corporate matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and intellectual property protection.
• Develop and implement robust contract management policies and procedures to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across departments.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to the bar in a relevant jurisdiction, with active and good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and drafting within the technology or [specific industry] sector.