Senior IT Legal Counsel - SaaS Contracts & Compliance

HCLSoftware; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLSoftware, based in Dubai, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS/Cloud, and professional services agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The role also oversees corporate governance, ethics, and compliance matters, requiring a local law degree and at least 10 years in the IT industry, ideally with software or SaaS vendors, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Local law degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years IT industry experience, preferably with software/SaaS vendors.
• Business fluent in English.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing IT contracts including software licensing, SaaS/Cloud, and professional services agreements.
• Oversee corporate governance, ethics, and compliance matters.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Education

Local law degree

10+ years IT/Software experience

Job description

HCLSoftware, based in Dubai, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS/Cloud, and professional services agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The role also oversees corporate governance, ethics, and compliance matters, requiring a local law degree and at least 10 years in the IT industry, ideally with software or SaaS vendors, and strong English communication.