# Senior Legal Counsel — Tandem Interim

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 35,000 to 65,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-05
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## Description

Senior Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are working with a dynamic and rapidly expanding investment and technology-focused organisation in Abu Dhabi to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of a permanent opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated, entrepreneurial business operating across multiple jurisdictions and high-growth sectors, including technology, AI, digital assets, financial services, and strategic investments. The position offers direct engagement with senior leadership and involvement in complex, high-value commercial and strategic matters across the UAE and international markets.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the legal function across corporate structuring, commercial contracts, investments, regulatory matters, and strategic business initiatives within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology, services, licensing, partnership, and vendor contracts.

• Support corporate structuring, governance, and entity management across UAE and offshore jurisdictions.

• Assist with M&A, strategic investments, and joint venture transactions, including due diligence and transaction documentation.

• Provide legal and regulatory advice relating to technology, AI, digital platforms, and emerging business models.

• Work closely with external counsel while supporting broader legal and compliance initiatives across the group.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer from a recognised common-law jurisdiction.

• 8+ years' PQE gained within a leading law firm and/or an in-house legal environment.

• Strong background in corporate, commercial, and transactional legal matters.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience advising on cross-border matters within fast-paced, commercial environments.

• UAE experience, together with exposure to technology, fintech, AI, or digital assets, would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-growth, innovative organisation at the forefront of emerging industries. You'll advise on commercially significant matters across international markets while enjoying excellent exposure to senior leadership, a high degree of autonomy, and strong long-term career potential within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

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## Requirements

Qualified lawyer from a recognised common-law jurisdiction. 8+ years' PQE gained within a leading law firm and/or an in-house legal environment. Strong background in corporate, commercial, and transactional legal matters. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience advising on cross-border matters within fast-paced, commercial environments. UAE experience, together with exposure to technology, fintech, AI, or digital assets, would be advantageous.

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