Legal Counsel

Jaheziya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaheziya is seeking an International Contracts Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on managing cross-border agreements, mitigating legal risks, and protecting intellectual property across global operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of international contracts experience, a law degree, and a valid license to practice, with strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical capabilities and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience focusing on international contracts and cross-border transactions.
• Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with a valid license to practice.
• Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of international contracts, commercial agreements, and specialized FOS (Follow & Support) contracts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks across diverse jurisdictions.
• Ensure all business operations strictly adhere to applicable local and international laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence on potential contract parties, partners, and vendors.
• Safeguard company intellectual property rights and ensure the strict protection of confidential information.
• Provide strategic guidance on tax, customs, and regulatory compliance matters impacting global business activities.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Law degree

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, commercially minded International Contracts Legal Counsel to join our legal team. In this role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our global operations by managing complex cross-border agreements, mitigating legal and regulatory risks, and protecting our intellectual property. If you thrive in a dynamic international environment and have a strong background in global contract negotiation, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of international contracts, commercial agreements, and specialized FOS (Follow & Support) contracts.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks across diverse jurisdictions.

• Compliance: Ensure all business operations strictly adhere to applicable local and international laws and regulations.

• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough legal due diligence on potential contract parties, partners, and vendors.

• IP & Data Protection: Safeguard company intellectual property rights and ensure the strict protection of confidential information.

• Regulatory Advisory: Provide strategic guidance on tax, customs, and regulatory compliance matters impacting global business activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of relevant legal experience focusing on international contracts and cross-border transactions.

• Education: Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with a valid license to practice.

• Skills: Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with a commercial mindset.