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.