Legal Counsel (Arabic Speaker)

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (Arabic Speaker) to join a growing technology-focused organisation in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide legal and compliance support across commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory matters, intellectual property, and risk management. This role requires a commercially minded legal professional with strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, significant UAE-based experience, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, supplier contracts, technology agreements, and service agreements. • Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, employment, procurement, and operational matters. • Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements. • Advise on intellectual property, technology licensing, data protection, and cybersecurity-related legal matters. • Support international transactions, government tenders, and procurement activities. • Develop and maintain compliance policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks. • Support regulatory audits, investigations, and third-party due diligence. • Work closely with Finance, HR, IT Security, Procurement, and Operations teams to identify and mitigate legal risks. • Liaise with external legal counsel when required. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification. Required Skills • Fluency in Arabic and English is required. • Significant UAE-based legal experience is essential. • Strong knowledge of UAE commercial, corporate, and regulatory law. • Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. • Experience in corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. • Experience within technology, IT, telecommunications, cybersecurity, cloud services, or infrastructure environments is highly desirable. • Familiarity with data protection, information security, and compliance standards would be an advantage. • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently and provide practical, commercially focused legal advice. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing technology-focused organisation and take ownership of a broad range of legal and compliance matters, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing directly to business operations and strategic decisions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through LinkedIn. Show more Show less

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, supplier contracts, technology agreements, and service agreements. Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, employment, procurement, and operational matters. Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements. Advise on intellectual property, technology licensing, data protection, and cybersecurity-related legal matters. Support international transactions, government tenders, and procurement activities. Develop and maintain compliance policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks. Support regulatory audits, investigations, and third-party due diligence. Work closely with Finance, HR, IT Security, Procurement, and Operations teams to identify and mitigate legal risks. Liaise with external legal counsel when required.