Criminal Lawyer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Associate Legal CounselMiddle East & North Africa RegionUAEMENA Region OfficeApplyStaff Application

Responsibility

• Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, primarily focusing on tech wholesale services, network procurement, IT solutions, marketing, and general procurement (e.g., software installation, licenses, and support).
• Regulatory Affairs : Handle local and international regulatory matters, including telecommunications licensing, statutory filings, and liaison with regulators.
• Internal Advisory : Advise teams on contract status, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with company procedures.
• Process Improvement : Support the optimization of contracting processes and compliance frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Provide legal support across compliance, finance, operations, and business development for regional projects.
• Documentation : Refine legal templates, playbooks, and training materials; manage contract and agreement archives.
• Ad-hoc Assignments : Participate in additional projects as required.

Requirements

• Education :
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) in Common Law or equivalent.
• Bar admission in one of the MENA countries or an international jurisdiction are a plus.
• Experience :
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within the telecommunications, technology, or related industries. Experience in telecommunications regulatory affairs is a merit.
• Experience working in multiple jurisdictions across the MENA region is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, especially in the telecom sector.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in MENA countries, particularly in telecom licensing and compliance.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.