In-House Legal Counsel (3-8 PQE) • FORTUNE 50 IT • Dubai UAE

In House Legal Counsel
Fortune 50 IT (Information Technology) Company
Dubai, UAE

Our client is a sought after Fortune 50 multinational technology employer with a busy 400-strong global legal team employing 150 different nationalities operating in literally every country in the world.

New Vacancy

Due to the continuous business growth and internal promotions well-known organisation is looking to hire a talented IT / technology lawyer for their EMEAR team to be based in Dubai. 

This is an excellent chance to join a highly regarded legal team that is central to a dynamic, fast moving global technology business in an exciting and varied commercial role, supporting the business on a broad range of legal matters.

Here is more info for you to consider.

People and Culture

This industry leader has managed to create an exceptionally supportive and collaborative corporate culture that helps people thrive.

The quality of people is outstanding as the organisation is very selective and has a strong focus around culture, integrity and respect for the individual. There is excellent work-life balance for all functions including legal.

Legal Team

You will work with some of the brightest legal professionals in the sector most of whom come from top international law firms including Magic Circle. There is great camaraderie at all levels, people are friendly and helpful. The team like each other and there is a very low level of politics. 

The legal team mirrors the business structure. It is split along both divisional, regional and functional lines, with the core focus on corporate and tax, regulatory, IP and IT, contractual and legal issues. The in-house legal team has broad international capabilities and handles most issues internally, using outside counsel for niche local issues and very specific technical needs. 

GC

The General Counsel an insightful and tenacious business lawyer with great business sense, a true confidant and advisor to the management and a caring manager, colleague and friend to their team members. Both legal and commercial teams value their vision, intelligence, speed of thought, composure under extreme pressure, and practicality. No matter how tense or stressful a situation, they always make people feel better, more relaxed and more focused. On top, they are fun to work with, witty and entertaining.

Role

The role is part of the EMEAR team and is highly versatile in nature handling mostly company commercial and commercial contract matters. The work is varied and exciting – the company operates at the absolute forefront of their sector. Responsibilities include providing legal advice to the commercial organisation to support the regional growth of the business model; drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts contracts; responding to RFPs; strategic decision making; liaising with external counsel and procuring input and advice. This is a big role actively shaping complex deals across the Middle East.

Career

This is a great company in which to develop and push yourself. The legal team enjoys excellent regular training, coaching and mentoring from the managers and excellent personal development opportunities.

If you are interested in progressing in your career, moving abroad or have an interest in another legal area, it is easy to do so.

Given the high value / high quality work on offer we are looking for the following skills and experience

• 3-10 years of experience either in-house or in private practice (private practice training or experience is strongly preferred) in the technology or telecommunications sector;
• Qualified either in EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, South Africa
• Arabic drafting and negotiation skills would be of advantage

In return, you can expect

• A clear career path right from the start
• Unlimited training opportunities and ongoing mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the industry
• Career development focusing on your strengths and matching your responsibilities to those strengths and preferences
• High quality high value transactional legal work
• Opportunities to move between regions as part of the legal team of this Fortune 50 organisation

Salary and benefits

• Very good base salary and bonus, excellent benefits
• A generous annual leave
• Flexibility

We have strong relationship with the hiring team so will advise whether this organisation would be the best fit to your skills, experience and aspirations.

Once shortlisted, will receive extensive preparation and guidance for every interview.

Found Legal practice strict confidentiality in all communication and never share your CV or any other details with any third party until we discuss the opportunity with you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Suppliers to Fortune 100 and FTSE 100-350 organisations, Found Legal put you in front of dream career opportunities. We focus on placing legal professionals with world-class in-house legal teams across EMEAR and APAC.

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