Legal Consultant

WeLearn; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company in Dubai is seeking a Legal Specialist to manage creator relations and legal documentation. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in a legal role, strong knowledge of the creator economy, and must be adaptable to an unpredictable workload. This position involves providing legal advice and overseeing compliance with a focus on Dubai's legal framework. Benefits depend on the contract type offered.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a relevant legal role.
• Strong understanding of Dubai law.
• Ability to handle high-volume work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and de-escalate complex legal situations.
• Oversee internal legal documents and contracts.
• Provide legal advice across the company.

Skills

Strong background in the creator economy

Digital marketing experience

Social media understanding

Intellectual property knowledge

Job description

Overview

WeLearn is a growing scaleup, founded by two former Google and Facebook strategists and Project managers experiencing extremely rapid growth. At WeLearn we partner with content creators and influencers and we support them in running their businesses. WeLearn is an extremely motivated, ambitious and passionate team. We are looking for talented and driven individuals who want to join a vibrant company like no other.

About the founders

Davide Delgrossi, Founder and CEO, ex Google, CEMS and Rotterdam School of Management Alumnus
Diego Beccarelli, Co-Founder and COO, ex Meta (Facebook) and Roland Berger, CEMS and London School of Economics Alumnus.

What you will do

Creator Relations & Escalations: You will be the primary point of contact for legal matters concerning our creators. This includes proactively managing relationships and de-escalating complex situations.

Legal Document Management: Oversee and manage internal legal documents, addenda, and contracts.

Internal Legal Support: Provide legal advice and support across the company, including during brainstorming sessions, for HR-related issues (e.g., employee terminations), and in a general advisory capacity.

External Counsel Coordination: Act as the liaison between our internal team and external legal support, independently managing communication and case-related tasks.

Compliance & Best Practices: Be accountable for the company's legal framework. This includes creating and implementing best practices, educating the team, and ensuring all legal documents are organized and easily accessible.

Required skills and experience

Experience: You should have significant experience, ideally 3-4 years, in a relevant legal role. This isn0t a junior position; we need someone senior enough to take ownership and make informed decisions.

Industry Knowledge
Must-Have: Strong background in the creator economy, digital marketing, social media, and intellectual property. This is critical, as you need to understand the nuances of our industry without extensive onboarding.

Nice-to-Have: Experience with compliance, advertising, promotions, and copyright / trademark law is a definite plus.

Location: While we're looking for someone with a global, international approach, a strong understanding of Dubai law is a significant preference.

Work Style: You must be highly adaptable and comfortable with an unpredictable workload. This role has periods of intense, high-volume work that may include weekends, followed by more manageable periods. The ideal candidate can prioritize effectively and drop everything to handle an urgent escalation.

Our offer and benefits

Location: Preferred Dubai, flexible

Contract: Employment in Dubai or external consultant

Package and benefits depends on the contract type

Start Time: ASAP

Why you might be excited

• BE EXCITED ABOUT US: We're a growing team, so if you like more established companies, this role isn’t for you. You'll help create our company's culture. We're a growing scaleup. Projects and priorities are likely to shift. You see this as an opportunity, not a problem. You should be comfortable with navigating uncertainty. WeLearn is a pro-startup, pro-tech organisation. If that’s not your thing, this isn’t the place for you. If you got this far down the list, you must be interested. While you may not possess all of the experience and skills we are looking for, passion for the role and a strong motivation go a long way. And…you have a thirst for learning, you are ambitious, and you like working with a team who shares those attributes.