Senior Lawyer: Commercial, Product & Marketing

C1; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

C1 in Dubai is seeking a Mid-level / Senior Lawyer to serve as the primary day-to-day legal partner for commercial, product, and marketing matters. You will independently manage routine and complex issues, draft and negotiate contracts, and provide pragmatic advice to enable business growth while maintaining strong legal controls.

You will partner with product, sales, and marketing teams, monitor regulatory developments, and support go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications

• Must be UK-qualified with 3–6 PQE and experience in a UK firm or reputable in-house team.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with autonomous working style.
• Experience with media, technology, and IP is desirable.
• Familiarity with cross-border commercial matters and multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including SaaS, vendor, licensing, and technology agreements.
• Lead product legal advisory for development, structuring, and lifecycle management.
• Review marketing materials and platform terms for compliance; support campaigns.
• Advise on joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic initiatives; escalate material issues as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

UK law & cross-border

Commercial & product law

English drafting

Education

UK law degree

Job description

C1 in Dubai is seeking a Mid-level / Senior Lawyer to serve as the primary day-to-day legal partner for commercial, product, and marketing matters. You will independently manage routine and complex issues, draft and negotiate contracts, and provide pragmatic advice to enable business growth while maintaining strong legal controls.

You will partner with product, sales, and marketing teams, monitor regulatory developments, and support go-to-market strategies.