Technology Commercial Legal Counsel

Tavily; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Technology Commercial Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate commercial agreements and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. This mid-senior level position requires 3 to 8 years of experience in commercial law and bar admission in Abu Dhabi, Israel, U.S., or the UK. Join a dynamic legal team in a forward-thinking environment with numerous benefits including medical insurance and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Daily team lunches

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Deep-work culture

Qualifications

• Bar admission in Abu Dhabi, Israel, U.S. or the UK.
• 3 to 8 years of post-internship practicing commercial law.
• Native or near-native level of English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support Tavily’s privacy and data protection program.
• Provide legal support on corporate matters.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Familiarity with global privacy regulations

Strong communication skills

Education

LL.B. or equivalent law degree

Job description

Overview

Technology Commercial Legal Counsel at Tavily

Join Tavily to apply for the Technology Commercial Legal Counsel role. Tavily is building the search engine for AI agents; our API powers RAG and real-time reasoning in AI systems, connecting LLMs to high-quality, trustworthy web content to help developers build agents that are intelligent and informed.

We’re working with innovative teams in AI—from startups to large enterprises—supporting power users such as sales assistants, research copilots, and internal knowledge tools. The Role: Technology Commercial Legal Counsel. We are looking for an outstanding and diligent Technology Commercial Legal Counsel with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail to join our dynamic Legal team based in Abu Dhabi.

You’ll take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating critical worldwide agreements that underpin Tavily’s business operations, while also ensuring our compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, consulting, referral, reseller, and NDAs.
• Support and enhance Tavily’s privacy and data protection program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as the GDPR, CCPA, and other global standards.
• Review and negotiate DPAs and provide ongoing legal guidance on privacy matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product and R&D, to identify legal needs and implement best practices.
• Draft employment-related documents and advise on employment law.
• Provide legal support on corporate matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to assess legal risk and develop practical mitigation strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Bar admission in Abu Dhabi, Israel, U.S. or the UK.
• LL.B. or equivalent law degree, from a top-tier university.
• 3 to 8 years post-internship practicing commercial law, either at a leading law firm or as in-house counsel at a tech company.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating technology commercial agreements.
• Native or near-native level of English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to, or currently residing in, Abu Dhabi.
• Familiarity with global privacy regulations (such as the GDPR, CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws) – an advantage.
• Experience in corporate or employment law – an advantage.

Perks & Benefits

• A young, open, and inclusive culture where everyone has real impact from day one
• The chance to build alongside a fast-moving team at the forefront of agentic AI
• Daily team lunches, plus fully stocked snacks to keep you energized
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you feeling your best
• A deep-work culture that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet