Senior Legal Counsel

Atos; Dubai; On-site; AED 254,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and digital transformation company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. The role involves reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts while providing legal advice on compliance and procurement. Ideal candidates have a strong background in technology services and fluency in English and Arabic. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support operations across the Middle East & Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a reputable commercial firm or IT enterprise.
• Several years of relevant post-qualification experience in the technology sector.
• Background in technology services or global in-house legal function.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial and procurement-related contracts.
• Advise on tender processes and participate in negotiations.
• Provide input in contract review and approval processes.
• Advise on public procurement and data-protection laws.
• Offer pragmatic legal advice to support regional leadership.

Skills

Commercial IT contracts

Contract management

Dispute resolution

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Understanding of MEA legal frameworks

Education

Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor

Job description

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atosis to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About the Role

We welcome a qualified Senior Legal Counsel to join our diverse team in Dubai, supporting Atos’ operations across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. We are seeking a colleague with proven experience in a reputable commercial firm or IT enterprise to join the in‑house legal team of a leading technology and digital transformation company.

Ideally, your experience lies within the technology sector, including drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial contracts such as outsourcing, consulting, licensing, hosting, and software development agreements — as well as handling compliance, governance, and GDPR/data protection matters.

Job Location

Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial and procurement‑related contracts, working closely with business, procurement, and sales teams.
• Advise on tender processes and participate in negotiations with customers, suppliers, and partners across multiple sectors.
• Provide input in contract review and approval processes, ensuring compliance with internal governance standards.
• Advise the business on public procurement and data‑protection laws.
• Offer pragmatic, business‑oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.

Key Skills and Experience

• Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with several years of relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial IT contracts, contract management, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in‑house legal function.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a varied workload.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• International exposure and understanding of MEA legal frameworks preferred.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, French is an advantage.

Let’s grow together.

Let’s grow together.