Senior Legal Counsel

Group-IB; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cybersecurity company as a Senior Legal Counsel, focusing on the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. You will play a vital role in managing complex legal transactions and advising stakeholders in a dynamic, international environment. With opportunities for professional growth, you'll contribute to impactful projects that enhance corporate governance and compliance in the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Support for Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transactional legal work, especially in cross-border contracting.
• Experience in technology, cybersecurity, or SaaS sectors preferred.
• Fluency in English; Russian and/or Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal aspects of commercial transactions including contracts and partnerships.
• Provide legal advice on deal structuring and negotiation.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements ensuring compliance with laws.

Skills

Contract Law

Commercial Law

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity

technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, and citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

Each of us can help make the world a safer place. Join us!

ABOUT THE ROLE :

As part of our global expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team with a primary focus on the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. You will play a critical role in supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and legal operations, while also contributing to projects in other global regions, including APAC, Europe, and LATAM.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving international environment. You will serve as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders, combining legal expertise with commercial to enable compliant and sustainable growth across diverse markets.

YOUR MISSION

• Handle legal aspects of a wide range of commercial transactions, including strategic alliances, partnerships, licensing, distribution agreements, and other complex commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions with a primary focus on the MEA & CA region;
• Provide expert legal advice and support to business teams on all transactional matters, from deal structuring and negotiation to integration;
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment for proposed transactions;
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, terms and conditions, EULAs, SLAs, MoUs, LoIs, and other contractual documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions;
• Develop and maintain standard transactional templates;
• Draft various intragroup policies and ensure their alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements;
• Collaborate with external consultants in various jurisdictions as required;
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in assigned regions and proactively advise the company on potential impacts;
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal and contractual matters;
• Manage and mentor subordinated legal team members;
• Work closely with other business operations departments, including finance, coordinators, and other stakeholders;
• Handle special projects as requested, providing legal insights and support on business-critical initiatives.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE :

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of relevant experience in transactional legal work, preferably with a focus on cross-border contracting;
• Lead and support commercial transactions across the META region, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Deep understanding of contract law, commercial law, and regulatory frameworks in multiple jurisdictions;
• Skilled in providing legal guidance in multinational, cross-cultural environments, ideally in the technology, cybersecurity, or SaaS sectors.
• Strong drafting skills are essential; proven ability to independently draft complex commercial agreements and transactional documents is required;
• Experience in supporting the day-to-day commercial operations of a business;
• Good knowledge of licensing models and licensing agreements (including software / IP licensing);
• Familiarity with antitrust and competition law frameworks;
• Ability to manage complex transactions and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal) in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating unbiased, risk-aware counsel that balances legal protection with business goals.
• Additional requirements :
• Fluent in English. Russian and / or Arabic are a plus.
• Experience in a global IT company is highly preferable. Understanding specifics of the Cybersecurity market will be a big advantage;
• Previous experience in managing or mentoring legal team members is a plus, but not a requirement.

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE :

At Group-IB, we believe that employee happiness is fundamental to success. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every team member is empowered to grow. Whether you’re aiming to deepen your expertise, step into leadership, explore new departments, or take your career abroad, we provide diverse opportunities for professional development.

Our team is made up of specialists from around the world who bring deep international expertise and thrive on solving complex challenges. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies recognized globally by Gartner, IDC, and Forrester, and contributing to projects that span across 60 countries alongside 450+ partners and 500+ clients.

We take pride in our multicultural, values-driven culture—where mutual respect, collaboration, and shared goals unite us across borders. And with Group-IB’s continued global growth and financial stability, your career trajectory here can accelerate faster than in most traditional environments.

WHAT DO WE OFFER :

• Flexible Work Schedule : We don’t believe in fixed hours—what matters is impact, not time spent. You have the freedom to design your own workday in a way that drives results and balance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Your well-being comes first. We offer health insurance to support you when it matters most.
• Certifications & Continuous Learning : Our team holds over 1,000 globally recognized certifications, including CEH, CISSP, OSCP, and more. Through our incentive program, we cover the cost of professional development—because your growth fuels our innovation.
• Meaningful Challenges & Growth Paths : From soft skills development to advanced technical training, a wide range of internal programs help you expand your skill set—and earn recognition and rewards along the way.
• Entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged : We value initiative. Whether it’s launching a tech blog, organizing events, building communities, or starting a sports team—Group-IB is a place where bold ideas are supported and celebrated.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Computer and Network Security

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