Senior Legal Counsel

du; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

du in Dubai seeks an experienced in-house lawyer to act as the focal legal contact for enterprise and commercial matters, focusing on ICT-related contracts, data sharing, and NDA/MOU oversight. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial documents and provide practical, business-minded legal guidance to relevant business units.

The role emphasizes strong English drafting, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Minimum 7+ years in-house legal or law firm experience in UAE, focus on commercial contracts

Responsibilities

• Act as focal legal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial ICT-related contracts
• Provide commercial, risk-aware legal advice to business units
• Manage data sharing agreements and NDAs
• Coordinate with external counsel when required
• Help develop and update Legal Department policies and processes

Skills

Legal drafting

Commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

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