Legal Manager

ADG; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ADG (Accelera Digital Group) seeks a Legal Counsel / Head of Legal (EMEA) to oversee multinational legal structures from Dubai. You will manage commercial contracting, entity formation, and policy governance across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk while supporting business growth.

Requirements include a law degree, bar admission, 8+ years in corporate law, and strong negotiation skills with regional expertise in the MEA region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate law experience, preferably in tech/IT services.
• Strong understanding of MEA regulatory frameworks and cross-border deals.
• Proven ability to structure complex corporate entities and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements across multiple regions.
• Lead legal setup and registration of new entities and multi-market expansions.
• Develop and enforce governance policies, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Entity formation

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Legal Counsel / Head of Legal (EMEA)

Location: Dubai, UAE Reports to: Group Leadership

About ADG

ADG (Accelera Digital Group) is a global strategic technology firm that helps organizations navigate and accelerate digital and AI transformation. With operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, we combine strategic insight with world-class engineering to drive growth and efficiency. Recognized as the Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Africa (2025), we partner with industry leaders like AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Huawei to deliver high-impact solutions.

The Opportunity

As ADG rapidly expands its global footprint—with upcoming offices in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Angola, Ethiopia, and the DRC—we are seeking a versatile and strategic legal professional to join our Dubai office. You will play a critical role in formalizing our international presence, managing complex multi-regional legal structures, and safeguarding our commercial interests across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracting & Negotiations:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with global customers and technology partners.

• Ensure all contracts align with ADG's service models: Advisory, Implementation, and Managed Services.

• Manage legal relationships with major technology partners (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Datadog) and a diverse client base in fintech, gaming, and telecoms.

2. Entity Management & Global Expansion:

• Lead the legal setup and registration of new entities and company structures across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

• Oversee the legal requirements for upcoming office openings in markets such as Monaco, Tanzania and the UK.

• Ensure compliance with local corporate laws and licensing requirements in each jurisdiction of operation.

3. Policy Development & Governance:

• Build, implement, and maintain comprehensive corporate policies to standardize operations across global offices.

• Advise leadership on legal risks associated with Data Analytics, AI, and Cybersecurity domains.

• Develop frameworks for data privacy and cross-border data transfers in compliance with regional regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience (8+ years) in corporate law, preferably within the technology consulting or IT services industry.

• Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of legal frameworks in the Middle East and Africa; experience in European markets is a significant plus.

• Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex corporate structuring and entity formation.

• Sharp commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk against business growth objectives.

• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to represent ADG to high-level stakeholders and partners.

• Education: Law degree from a recognized institution and professional legal certification/bar admission.

What We Offer

• The chance to be a foundational member of the legal function for a high-growth, award-winning technology firm.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment focused on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies.

• Impactful work involving a global portfolio of valued customers, from Standard Bank to Vodacom.