Senior Legal Counsel â Gulf Cooperation Council

Apple; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will possess strong legal expertise, particularly in the Gulf region, and demonstrate excellent communication and critical thinking skills. With over eight years of experience in an international law firm or multinational company, fluency in Arabic and English, the role involves liaising with various stakeholders and regulators. This position encourages a proactive mindset in navigating uncertainties while ensuring legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience at an international law firm and/or in-house at a multinational company.
• Deep expertise and understanding of laws and regulations in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Work with legal worldwide subject-matter experts on local law issues.
• Advise stakeholders while managing legal risks.
• Engage with regulators and policymakers in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Skills

Strong legal knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Networking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Law or equivalent law degree

Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction

Job description

Youll be working closely with the legal functions worldwide subject-matter experts on local law issues and advising other stakeholders as well. You will need to have strong legal knowledge on a broad range of issues relating to Apples products and services. The successful candidate must have strong business acumen excellent written and verbal communication skills the ability to navigate tasks with lots of uncertainties and work with multiple stakeholders. You will lead your work with a mindset of enabling the business (while managing the legal risks). You must be highly motivated proactive highly collaborative able to continuously learn and develop a deep understanding of any issues that may impact Apples business highly adaptable in a dynamic work environment and able to adjust your communication style based on the audience you are addressing. You are expected to always be up to date on the latest legal developments. You may be required to engage with regulators and policymakers to support and advocate for Apples business in the Gulf Cooperation Council . Soft skills are key to your success in this role including but not limited to critical thinking problem solving collaboration and networking. Travel is essential.

• Bachelor of Law or equivalent law degree.
• Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• Eight or more years of experience at an international law firm and or in-house at a multinational company.
• Deep expertise and understanding of laws and regulations in the Gulf Cooperation Council .
• Fluent in Arabic and English written and spoken.

• Experience in emerging markets.
• Experience working with government agencies regulators and other stakeholders in the region.
• Proven ability to advise on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment on time sensitive issues.
• Keen interest in regional developments and public policy issues.
• At Apple were not all the same. And thats our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are what weve experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone we believe in including everyone. Therefore we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.

Required Experience:

Senior IC