Strategic General Counsel – UAE & International

RTX; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Emirates Limited (REL) seeks a seasoned General Counsel to lead the in-house legal function in Abu Dhabi. You will provide broad legal guidance across corporate, contracts, compliance, and risk, supporting REL and Raytheon’s UAE objectives.

You will negotiate complex agreements, advise on regulatory matters, and collaborate with global teams to manage cross-border transactions and governance. Onsite role based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a reputable university (JD/LL.B/LL.M).
• Minimum 14 years’ active experience in a common law jurisdiction (12 years with advanced degree).
• Experience supporting complex business transactional and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, thorough legal advice to REL and Raytheon leaders.
• Lead in negotiating and drafting high-value, bespoke agreements (customer, teaming, framework, SOWs).
• Support new business pursuits with contract analyses and reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and transactions.
• Manage outside counsel engagements on complex matters (transactions, regulatory, litigation, compliance).

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Strategic legal advice

Education

JD/LL.B/LL.M from a reputable university

Job description

Raytheon Emirates Limited (REL) seeks a seasoned General Counsel to lead the in-house legal function in Abu Dhabi. You will provide broad legal guidance across corporate, contracts, compliance, and risk, supporting REL and Raytheon’s UAE objectives.

You will negotiate complex agreements, advise on regulatory matters, and collaborate with global teams to manage cross-border transactions and governance. Onsite role based in Abu Dhabi.