Strategic General Counsel, UAE & International Deals

RTX; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Emirates Limited (REL) seeks a seasoned General Counsel to oversee legal matters for the UAE entity. You will provide strategic counsel across transactions, compliance, governance and IP, reporting to senior executives and collaborating with Raytheon leadership globally.

The role is onsite in Abu Dhabi, with travel to Raytheon sites as needed. Extensive experience in commercial law, government contracts, and cross-border transactions is required.

Qualifications

• Law degree (JD, LL.B or LL.M) from a reputable university.
• Minimum 12–14 years’ active legal experience in a common law jurisdiction depending on advanced degree.
• Experience advising on complex business transactional and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to REL and Raytheon leaders across the enterprise.
• Lead negotiation and drafting of high-value agreements (customer, teaming, framework, SOW, PO terms, subcontracts).
• Support new business pursuit activities with contract term analyses and reviews.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to structure and implement strategic initiatives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Executive communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree (JD, LL.B or LL.M)

Job description

Raytheon Emirates Limited (REL) seeks a seasoned General Counsel to oversee legal matters for the UAE entity. You will provide strategic counsel across transactions, compliance, governance and IP, reporting to senior executives and collaborating with Raytheon leadership globally.

The role is onsite in Abu Dhabi, with travel to Raytheon sites as needed. Extensive experience in commercial law, government contracts, and cross-border transactions is required.