Legal & Compliance Counsel | Corporate Legal Advisor | Jobs in Dubai

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and digital education company seeks a Legal & Compliance Counsel to oversee legal, commercial, and regulatory activities. You will draft and negotiate contracts, ensure compliance across jurisdictions, and manage relationships with external legal advisors. The role demands strong knowledge of UAE commercial law, regulatory frameworks, and experience in SaaS or technology law. This position is pivotal for supporting the company’s international expansion while mitigating legal risks. A Bachelor's degree in law and relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years post-qualification experience in corporate or technology law.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Free Zone regulations.
• Familiarity with GDPR and US state privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Oversee compliance for UAE Free Zone and Mainland entities.
• Implement compliance with UAE PDPL and international privacy regulations.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors.

Skills

Legal drafting

Stakeholder advisory

Issue spotting

UAE commercial law

International compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legal & Compliance Counsel | Corporate Legal Advisor | Regulatory Counsel | Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)

Industry: Legal / Technology / Digital Platforms / SaaS / Education Technology

Reports To: CEO

Salary (tax-free): Please fill in your expectation in the application

About the Role

Our client, is a high-growth international technology and digital education company operating across the UAE, Europe, United States, Asia, and Latin America.

As the company expands its operations globally, they are seeking a skilled Legal & Compliance Counsel to support all legal, commercial, regulatory, and governance activities. This is a strategic, hands‑on legal role in a fast‑paced, cross‑border environment.

The role covers group‑level oversight of legal and compliance matters across UAE Free Zone and Mainland structures, EU / UK, US, APAC (Singapore, Hong Kong), and LATAM jurisdictions, particularly in the context of digital platforms, data protection, and commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contractual Advisory

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including SaaS, vendor, marketing, partnership, licensing, and platform documentation.
• Maintain internal contract templates, trackers, and approval workflows.

Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance for UAE Free Zone and Mainland entities; align activities with license scopes.
• Monitor legal risk exposure across international markets (EU, US, Asia, LATAM).
• Ensure marketing, platform content, and customer terms comply with applicable laws.

Data Protection & Privacy

• Implement and monitor compliance with UAE PDPL, EU GDPR, US privacy regulations, and other frameworks.
• Draft and maintain DPAs, privacy notices, DPIAs, and data‑mapping documentation.
• Partner with internal security / tech teams to ensure privacy‑by‑design practices.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Identify legal risks and support mitigation plans.
• Develop policies on acceptable use, marketing, sanctions screening, and vendor compliance.
• Conduct internal readiness reviews for regulatory audits and PSP / partner onboarding.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Support cross‑border entity management, registrations, filings, and board resolutions.
• Assist with expansion planning and new‑market legal assessments.

Dispute Management & External Counsel Liaison

• Coordinate pre‑litigation matters, legal notices, and customer escalations.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors across key jurisdictions.

Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

• Support IP registration, licensing, and enforcement strategies.
• Manage digital terms, IP usage policies, and content rights.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent international legal qualification.
• 3‑6 years of post‑qualification experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or technology law.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE commercial law, PDPL, and Free Zone regulations.
• Familiarity with international compliance frameworks: GDPR, US state privacy laws, APAC norms (HK / SG).
• Experience in technology, SaaS, fintech, or online platforms is highly desirable.
• Excellent legal drafting, issue spotting, and stakeholder advisory skills.
• High professional integrity and ability to work autonomously in a multi‑jurisdictional setting.

Success in this Role Means

• No major legal escalations, disputes, or compliance breaches.
• Regulatory obligations are met seamlessly across jurisdictions.
• Contracts, policies, and records are fully defensible and updated.
• The legal foundation enables international expansion and innovation.
• Smooth onboarding and coordination with banks, PSPs, regulators, and partners.

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• Legal Counsel Technology & Compliance
• In‑House Counsel SaaS / EdTech
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• Commercial Counsel Multi‑Jurisdiction
• Legal & Data Privacy Manager

To Apply

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