Legal Counsel, Digital Tech - Dubai

JMC Legal Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global organization as a Legal Counsel in the Digital Technology Division, where you will provide commercially focused legal guidance. This role requires expertise in technology, intellectual property, and e-commerce, allowing you to engage in exciting projects and support technology initiatives. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will work closely with commercial teams and senior legal leadership to ensure compliance and offer strategic recommendations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional looking to make an impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited university and qualification to practice law.
• Minimum 5PQE in an international law firm or multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents including IT vendor contracts.
• Act as a liaison between commercial colleagues and senior legal leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UAE Law

Understanding of E-commerce

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from JMC Legal Recruitment

Senior In-House Recruitment Consultant - UK | London | International

Legal Manager / Counsel, Digital Technology | Dubai

Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for technology, intellectual property, and e-commerce? Our client is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to join their Digital Technology Division.

This role offers the opportunity to provide commercially focused legal guidance and support within a dynamic, global organisation that is at the forefront of logistics and trade.

The Role

You will be a trusted advisor to the Digital Technology team, delivering effective, reliable, and user-friendly legal support in a variety of areas. Key responsibilities include :

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of legal documents, including IT vendor contracts, e-commerce agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.
• Offering clear, commercially focused recommendations on contract issues and escalating non-standard aspects as necessary.
• Acting as a liaison between commercial colleagues and senior legal leadership, including the Group Director - Legal and SVP Digital Technology.
• Supporting technology initiatives such as partnerships with government authorities, market expansions, and new product development.
• Ensuring legal and compliance standards are met, while providing regular updates to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited university and qualification to practice law from a recognised legal regulatory body.
• Minimum 5PQE in an international law firm or multinational company, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of IT, intellectual property, data, e-commerce, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, negotiation, and communication abilities. Proficiency in English is essential, with knowledge of UAE law and international legal practices preferred.

How to Apply

If this sounds like it may be of interest, please do not hesitate to reach out for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Financial Services, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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