Sports Legal Director & GCC Contracts & Compliance Lead

Ellis-Wake; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier legal consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sports Legal Director with over 10 years of experience in commercial sports and entertainment law. In this role, you will lead the sports legal team, handling complex legal matters including contracts and regulatory compliance. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is preferred. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape sports legal practices in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in commercial sports and entertainment law.
• Experience leading a legal team and managing complex contracts.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sports legal team and handle complex legal matters.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Influence sports legal practices in the Middle East.

Skills

Commercial sports and entertainment law

Contracts management

Regulatory compliance

Fluent English

Knowledge of Arabic

Job description

Sports Legal Director GCC Contracts Compliance Lead • United Arab Emirates

A premier legal consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sports Director with over 10 years of experience in commercial sports and entertainment law. The successful candidate will lead the sports legal team and handle complex legal matters such as contracts and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Arabic is preferred. This position provides a significant opportunity to influence sports legal practices in the Middle East.