TMT / Digital Senior Associate Solicitor

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai is recruiting an experienced TMT Senior Associate (6–8 PQE) to join its established Dubai practice. You will advise major regional and international clients on technology transactions, complex commercial agreements, and regulatory matters across the UAE and wider Middle East.

The role offers a mix of transactional, commercial and regulatory work, with opportunities to lead on mandates, manage key client relationships, and supervise junior associates,

Qualifications

• 6–8 PQE with strong TMT technology transactions and/or regulation.
• Experience handling complex commercial contracts for technology clients.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with sophisticated clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise regional and international clients on TMT matters.
• Lead on complex mandates and high‑value technology transactions.
• Manage client relationships and supervise junior associates.
• Work closely with Dubai partners and the international network.

Skills

TMT experience

Technology transactions

Commercial contracts

Technology regulation

Drafting/negotiation

Job description

A leading international law firm is looking to hire an experienced TMT Senior Associate 6 8 PQE into its established Dubai practice The role will offer exposure to a broad range of high-value technology media and telecommunications matters advising major regional and international clients across the UAE Saudi Arabia and wider Middle East

The work will include Technology transactions and complex commercial agreements IT procurement outsourcing and major technology projects Cloud SaaS and software licensing arrangements Telecommunications and digital infrastructure Data protection privacy and cybersecurity IP licensing and commercialisation FinTech digital platforms and digital transformation projects AI and emerging technologies Technology-related regulatory and compliance matters

The position offers an excellent mix of transactional commercial and regulatory work with the opportunity to take a leading role on complex mandates manage key client relationships and supervise junior associates

The successful candidate will work closely with a highly regarded Dubai-based partner team and colleagues across the firm s international network with significant client exposure and opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of the regional TMT practice

The firm is interested in Senior Associates with approximately 6 8 PQE and strong experience across TMT technology transactions complex commercial contracts and or technology regulation ideally gained with a leading international or Legal 500-ranked practice

Candidates should have excellent drafting and negotiation skills experience managing complex transactions and the ability to work independently with sophisticated clients Existing Middle East experience would be advantageous although candidates looking to relocate from the UK Australia New Zealand or another common law jurisdiction would also be of interest

A competitive tax-free international law firm salary and package is on offer