Legal Counsel

Giesecke+Devrient; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient seeks a Legal & Compliance Counsel to provide legal, compliance, and data privacy support across entities and jurisdictions. This hands-on role involves drafting complex contracts and advising on governance, HR, and procurement matters.

The successful candidate will implement regulatory frameworks, manage risk assessments, and oversee data privacy operations, acting as the DPO and coordinating with regulators under global privacy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Law degree and 6+ years in a multinational corporation.
• Strong background in contract law, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations.
• Proficiency in managing external counsel, litigation, and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements (customer, supplier, tenders).
• Provide legal advice on governance, HR, and procurement matters.
• Implement and monitor regulatory frameworks and risk assessments.
• Oversee data privacy responsibilities as Data Privacy Officer and handle data subject requests.
• Coordinate with regulators to align with global privacy guidelines.

Skills

Contract law

Compliance frameworks

Data privacy regs

English fluency

Stakeholder management

External counsel management

Education

Law degree

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Law degree with 6+ years’ experience in a multinational corporation; strong background in contract law, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations; fluency in English (French or Arabic is an advantage).

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel at Giesecke+Devrient

Category: Jobs

Organiser: Giesecke+Devrient (G+D)

Description: Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to provide comprehensive legal, compliance, and data privacy support across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This hands-on, high-impact role is designed for a professional who can navigate the intersection of legal advisory, governance, and commercial decision-making. The position involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, and public tender contracts, while providing legal advice on corporate governance, HR, and procurement matters. The role also carries significant compliance and data privacy responsibilities. The successful candidate will implement and monitor regulatory frameworks, manage risk assessments, and oversee incident investigations. Additionally, the counsel will act as the Data Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with local and international data protection laws, managing data subject requests, and coordinating with regulators to maintain alignment with global group privacy guidelines.

Eligibility:

• Law degree.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in a multinational corporation.
• Strong background in contract law, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations.
• Proficiency in managing external counsel, litigation, and arbitration.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or Arabic is considered an advantage.
• Commercially pragmatic and detail-oriented with strong stakeholder management skills.

Deadline: Not specified

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fees: None