Legal Counsel

Eqvilent; Remote; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial and employment contracts. The role involves providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating contracts across jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The position supports remote work and offers extensive professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

40 paid days off

Professional growth support

Remote work from anywhere

Access to global offices

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a contract department or international law firm.
• Experience managing contracts across jurisdictions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary legal partner for various teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance.
• Guide teams on documentation and maintain contract repositories.
• Support other legal teams as needed.

Skills

Contract law principles

Contracts drafting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data management

Proactive work approach

Russian language (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree in Law or compatible fields

Job description

Your future mission is to help the Legal & Compliance team handle commercial and employment contracts and address various legal matters, delivering professional excellence and integrity at every step.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Legal Counsel & Partnership: Act as a primary legal partner and advisor to commercial, technology, and HR teams, offering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide array of issues. Build and sustain trust across the company by delivering high-quality, responsive, and business-aligned legal support.
• Contract Management & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across diverse jurisdictions, ensuring enforceability and compliance with applicable governing laws. Prepare and negotiate term sheets (letters of intent) and draft final agreements based on agreed terms. Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and internal approval to closing, while meticulously documenting all negotiation stages.
• Documentation & Compliance: Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates, and assist the legal team in their regular update and development. Maintain and organize the contract repository, power of attorney database, and project workspaces (e.g., Notion, Confluence). Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status. Perform quality control (“second-pair-of-eyes”) reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation. Ensure all pre‑agreed legal steps within business processes are completed accurately and on time, including internal and external filings.
• Team Collaboration: Provide support to other Eqvilent legal teams as requested.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; Master’s degree in Law or compatible fields would be a plus.
• Experience 2‑4 years in a contract department of a reputable in‑house company, corporate secretarial or related function, preferably managing multiple jurisdictions or experience in an international law firm.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of general principles of contract law, corporate governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions (common law and continental law).
• Excellent contracts drafting skills and effective AI prompts writing skills.
• Ability to identify risks and focus on providing solutions that align with the business goals and the market practice.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach and dedication to work.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent data organisation and data management skills, ensuring that all information is correctly classified and kept up‑to‑date.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Nice to have – fluent Russian.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

• The company supports your professional growth.
• Cutting‑edge hardware and technology.
• A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals.
• Remote work from anywhere in the world.
• Access any of our global offices anytime.
• 40 paid days off.