Senior Legal Counsel

du; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

du in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior in-house counsel to act as the focal legal contact for enterprise and commercial matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate ICT and technology contracts, partnerships, and data sharing agreements while ensuring alignment with internal policies and risk management.

Strong English drafting and stakeholder management are essential, with Arabic language skills a plus. The role requires extensive experience in ICT/tech contracts within the UAE and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7-0 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience in the UAE with focus on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal legal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters including ICT-related agreements.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to relevant business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and contracts (Commercial and enterprise, ICT/technology contracts, partnerships, manpower agreements).
• Draft and manage data sharing agreements and NDAs, MOUs, GTCs, and standard templates.
• Ensure contracts align with internal policies, risk management principles, and commercial objectives.
• Provide legal support on data security and confidential matters.

Skills

English drafting

Commercial focus

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the focal legal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters, including ICT-related agreements such as partnerships, manpower agreements, and other commercial arrangements as required.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to relevant business units.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and contracts for relevant business units, including:- Commercial and enterprise agreements
• ICT and technology-related contracts
• Partnership and manpower agreements
• Data sharing agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), including management of NDA/MOU automation processes
• General Terms and Conditions (GTCs) and other standard legal templates, including periodic updates
• Ensure contracts align with internal policies, commercial objectives, and risk management principles.
• Data, Security & Sensitive Matters- Provide legal support on sensitive security-related matters and confidentiality issues.
• Draft, review, and manage data sharing agreements, ensuring appropriate protection of company and third-party data.
• Legal Advisory & Governance- Provide general legal advisory support across the organization on matters as required.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Training, Policies & Process Development- Assist in the development and delivery of legal training and awareness initiatives for relevant business units.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Legal Department policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
• External Counsel Management- Coordinate and manage external legal counsel when required, ensuring quality, cost control, and alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Minimum 7-0 years of relevant experience in an in-house legal role and/or a law firm in the UAE, with a strong focus on commercial contracts. Experience within the telecommunications industry is desirable but not essential.

Experience

• Must be able to work independently and be part of a wider legal team
• Must be able to effectively engage with key stakeholders
• Experience supporting ICT, technology, partnerships, and data-related agreements

Skills

• Strong English language legal drafting skills, as well as written and verbal communications skills
• Commercial focus, pragmatic and solutions-oriented
• Team player with an ability to relate well to others
• Fluency in Arabic desirable but not essential and negotiation skills for commercial contracts
• Sound understanding of commercial, ICT/technology, confidentiality, and data-related legal issues
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with business teams
• Commercially pragmatic, solution-oriented, and risk-aware
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Think strategically
• Achieve tangible results
• Lead breakthrough change
• Exceed customer expectations