Senior Tech Counsel — Global IT & SaaS Deals (Hybrid)

Found Legal; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Found Legal in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to take the lead on a broad range of complex technology and commercial agreements with major MEA clients. You will own high-value negotiations, advise on risk, and partner with senior leadership to advance strategic deals.

The role requires substantial post-qualification experience in IT, SaaS and outsourcing contracts under common law, with a track record of advising senior stakeholders in an international, cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating complex technology agreements across IT, SaaS and outsourcing.
• Excellent commercial judgement and ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating contracts governed by Common law.
• Experience in private practice focusing on technology, commercial contracts or IT transactions.
• Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex technology and commercial agreements with major enterprise clients.
• Provide strategic advice in customer discussions and navigate risk to move deals forward.
• Draft, review and negotiate IT, SaaS, outsourcing and other technology-related agreements.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership, Sales, Commercial, Finance and legal teams.
• Identify legal, regulatory and commercial risks and translate into actionable guidance.
• Contribute to contracting standards, templates and policies.

Job description

Found Legal in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to take the lead on a broad range of complex technology and commercial agreements with major MEA clients. You will own high-value negotiations, advise on risk, and partner with senior leadership to advance strategic deals.

The role requires substantial post-qualification experience in IT, SaaS and outsourcing contracts under common law, with a track record of advising senior stakeholders in an international, cross-functional