Strategic ICT & Enterprise Contracts Counsel

du; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

du in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior in-house counsel to act as the focal legal contact for enterprise and commercial matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate ICT and technology contracts, partnerships, and data sharing agreements while ensuring alignment with internal policies and risk management.

Strong English drafting and stakeholder management are essential, with Arabic language skills a plus. The role requires extensive experience in ICT/tech contracts within the UAE and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7-0 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience in the UAE with focus on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal legal contact for Enterprise and Commercial matters including ICT-related agreements.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to relevant business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and contracts (Commercial and enterprise, ICT/technology contracts, partnerships, manpower agreements).
• Draft and manage data sharing agreements and NDAs, MOUs, GTCs, and standard templates.
• Ensure contracts align with internal policies, risk management principles, and commercial objectives.
• Provide legal support on data security and confidential matters.

Skills

English drafting

Commercial focus

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

du in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior in-house counsel to act as the focal legal contact for enterprise and commercial matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate ICT and technology contracts, partnerships, and data sharing agreements while ensuring alignment with internal policies and risk management.

Strong English drafting and stakeholder management are essential, with Arabic language skills a plus. The role requires extensive experience in ICT/tech contracts within the UAE and the ability