# Legal Counsel - Commercial & Technology — Michael Page

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (remote)
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 400,000 to 504,000 per month (employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-19
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/legal-counsel-commercial-technology-at-michael-page-4442532842?_l=en

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## Description

• Shape a modern AI-driven legal function

• 3-6 PQE with strong commercial contracts experience

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth, technology-led organisation delivering digital solutions at scale across international markets. Operating in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, the business is investing heavily in its legal capability as part of a broader transformation, offering a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of its evolution.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS, supplier, licensing, and partnership contracts

• Act as a trusted legal partner to business units including Sales, Technology, Procurement, HR, and Finance

• Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to support commercial decision-making and new initiatives

• Support corporate governance, internal approvals, and maintenance of legal documentation and records

• Contribute to compliance frameworks, policy development, and ongoing regulatory adherence

• Own and enhance contract lifecycle management, templates, and legal tracking processes

• Identify and implement improvements across legal operations, including automation and use of legal tech tools

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE from a recognised jurisdiction (common law preferred)

• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally within tech or SaaS environments

• Background in-house or from a reputable law firm with strong commercial exposure

• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and balance legal risk with business objectives

• Experience working in fast-paced or scaling organisations, with a hands-on and adaptable approach

• Exposure to process improvement, legal operations, or efficiency-driven initiatives is highly advantageous

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in building and modernising a legal function

• High visibility position with direct exposure to senior leadership

• Work within a forward-thinking, technology-driven business environment

• Hybrid working model with strong flexibility

• Fast-paced, collaborative culture with genuine opportunity for impact

Contact: Ian Pollington

Quote job ref: JN-072026-7059345

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## Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE from a recognised jurisdiction (common law preferred). Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally within tech or SaaS environments. Background in-house or from a reputable law firm with strong commercial exposure. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and balance legal risk with business objectives. Experience working in fast-paced or scaling organisations, with a hands-on and adaptable approach. Exposure to process improvement, legal operations, or efficiency-driven initiatives is highly advantageous.

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