Legal Counsel

Jobgether; Remote; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. This role will involve providing legal guidance across product, commercial, and compliance matters for an innovative organization. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of legal experience, particularly in the crypto space, with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex legal issues. Benefits include competitive compensation, health coverage, and a fully remote-first work model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Premium health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible paid time off

$2,000 equipment stipend

Remote-first work model

Qualifications

• Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction.
• Ability to handle cross-border legal issues, including working with local counsel.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on product development, privacy, and intellectual property matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
• Support compliance initiatives and counsel teams on legal implications.

Skills

3–5 years of experience as a lawyer

Experience in the crypto space

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Education

Strong academic credentials from a recognized institution

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in United Arab Emirates.

This role offers the opportunity to act as a principal in-house legal advisor for a fast-moving, innovation-driven organization. You will provide legal guidance across a broad range of product, commercial, corporate, and compliance matters, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams. The position requires balancing strategic counsel with hands-on execution, including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on intellectual property and data privacy, and supporting global employment and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment, is adaptable to emerging technologies, and can navigate complex cross-border legal issues while maintaining high integrity and professionalism.

Accountabilities

• Provide expert legal advice on product development, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and technology transactions
• Support compliance initiatives, counseling teams on legal and regulatory implications of proposed transactions
• Advise on global employment matters, including policy development, compliance, and partnership with People teams
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to resolve cross-border legal issues
• Support the General Counsel with additional legal projects, corporate governance, and organizational initiatives

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a lawyer, combining top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience
• Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction
• Experience in the crypto space is required; familiarity with SOC2 and GDPR compliance is a plus
• Ability to handle cross-border legal issues, including working with local counsel when necessary
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across geographies
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong academic credentials from a recognized institution

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and token package
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and company-wide closure weeks
• $2,000 equipment stipend and $300 monthly co-working allowance
• Fully remote-first work model with optional travel to team or industry events

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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