Senior In-House Counsel — Commercial & ICT

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) seeks an experienced in-house lawyer to serve as the focal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters, including ICT-related agreements.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts, ensure alignment with internal policies and risk management, and provide practical legal advice across the business. Strong English drafting and stakeholder management are essential; Arabic fluency is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with LLB or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7 years in-house or law firm experience in UAE, focusing on commercial contracts.
• Experience in telecom sector is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal legal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters, incl ICT contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial/ICT/partnership agreements.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to relevant business units.
• Manage data sharing agreements and confidentiality issues.
• Support governance, training, and policy development for the Legal Department.
• Coordinate external counsel when required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Arabic language (desirable)

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) seeks an experienced in-house lawyer to serve as the focal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters, including ICT-related agreements.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts, ensure alignment with internal policies and risk management, and provide practical legal advice across the business. Strong English drafting and stakeholder management are essential; Arabic fluency is desirable but not required.