Strategic ICT & Commercial Counsel

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC); Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC) in Dubai seeks an experienced in-house Counsel to lead Commercial, Enterprise & ICT legal support. You will draft, review and negotiate commercial and technology contracts, manage data sharing agreements, and advise on risk and governance across business units.

The role requires strong English drafting and stakeholder engagement, with a proactive, business-oriented approach and the ability to handle sensitive data.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7+ years in in-house legal or law firm in the UAE focusing on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal legal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters, including ICT-related agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial and enterprise agreements, ICT contracts, partnerships and data sharing agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and GTCs.
• Provide legal support on sensitive security-related matters and confidentiality issues, and manage data sharing agreements.
• Provide general legal advisory support across the organization on matters as required, identify legal and commercial risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Assist in development and delivery of legal training and awareness initiatives, and contribute to policy, process, and system improvements in the Legal Department.
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsel when required, ensuring quality and cost control.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data privacy & confidentiality

Commercial mindset

Arabic language (desirable)

Communication skills

Team player

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC) in Dubai seeks an experienced in-house Counsel to lead Commercial, Enterprise & ICT legal support. You will draft, review and negotiate commercial and technology contracts, manage data sharing agreements, and advise on risk and governance across business units.

The role requires strong English drafting and stakeholder engagement, with a proactive, business-oriented approach and the ability to handle sensitive data.