Legal & Compliance Associate

BearPlex, Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

BearPlex, Inc. seeks a qualified lawyer or senior legal counsel for part-time engagement in Dubai. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on data protection and regulatory matters, and support governance across the UAE and Gulf region.

Fluency in English and Arabic is essential, with hands-on drafting experience and strong business-facing communication. The role offers flexible hours and proximity to the business for rapid, compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer or experienced legal counsel with focus on commercial and technology contracts.
• Strong grasp of UAE PDPL and GDPR where relevant.
• Hands-on contract drafting and negotiation with enterprise or government counterparties.
• Working knowledge of UAE corporate governance, including free zone and mainland requirements.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Clear, practical communication turning legal nuance into business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs for enterprise software and AI engagements in the Gulf.
• Advise on data protection and regulatory requirements for UAE and region.
• Support corporate governance: maintain entity records, board and shareholder docs, and filings.
• Track/regulatory changes in Gulf data, AI, and software procurement.
• Flag contractual risk early and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Build internal templates and clause libraries for self-serve standard terms.

Skills

Legal drafting

Arabic language

English language

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Job description

The Role

BearPlex builds production systems for regulated enterprises across the Gulf, which means every engagement carries real contractual, governance, and data-protection weight. The legal function here is not paperwork after the fact: it is part of how we earn trust with clients who demand auditability and proof.

This is a part-time position based in Dubai, supporting our commercial and corporate work across the United Arab Emirates and the wider region. You will sit close to the business, helping us move quickly without ever cutting corners on compliance.

What You Will Do

• Draft and review commercial contracts. Prepare, redline, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs for enterprise software and AI engagements in the Gulf.

• Advise on data protection. Guide the team on UAE PDPL, GDPR where relevant, and client-specific data residency and audit requirements that shape how we architect systems.

• Support corporate governance. Maintain entity records, board and shareholder documentation, and filings for our regional presence, including free zone and mainland matters.

• Track regulatory change. Monitor evolving Gulf regulations on data, AI, and software procurement, and translate them into practical guidance for delivery teams.

• Manage risk and disputes. Flag contractual risk early, support escalations, and coordinate with external counsel when a matter calls for it.

• Build internal templates. Create and refine clause libraries and playbooks so the commercial team can self-serve on standard terms with confidence.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified lawyer or experienced legal counsel with a focus on commercial and technology contracts, ideally with UAE or wider Gulf exposure.

• Strong grasp of data-protection law, including UAE PDPL and GDPR, and how it applies to enterprise and AI systems.

• Hands-on contract drafting and negotiation experience with enterprise or government counterparties.

• Working knowledge of UAE corporate governance, including free zone and mainland entity requirements.

• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken, for regional contract and stakeholder work.

• Clear, practical communication that turns legal nuance into decisions the business can act on.

Nice to Have

• Experience with software and SaaS licensing or intellectual property in a technology setting.

• Familiarity with DIFC or ADGM frameworks and common-law contracting in the region.

• Exposure to AI governance or emerging tech regulation.

• Prior in-house experience at a technology or professional services firm.

Why BearPlex

• Real enterprise work. You will support contracts and governance for regulated clients, not generic boilerplate.

• Senior peers. Work alongside experienced engineers and operators who treat compliance as part of building well.

• Flexible part-time arrangement. A schedule that respects your other commitments while keeping you close to meaningful work.

• Global reach, regional focus. Be the legal anchor for our Gulf engagements within a firm operating across Lahore, Austin, and Doha.

• Clear growth. Room to expand your remit as our regional footprint grows.