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For our client's international Legal Team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel, based in Dubai to work for us on a 12-month contract, whose primary focus will be on general commercial law. There is potential to go permanent on completion.

As Legal Counsel, you will join one of the world’s leading media measurement organisations and work on the product, client, and vendor agreements relating to data, technology, and custom analytics services. You will support the business across AME and Asia. Whilst this role will initially be work from home/remote, candidates ideally need to be located in commutable distance from Dubai.

The preferred candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with frequently shifting tasks and responsibilities. The Legal Counsel will work in a collaborative culture and will be asked to support the Legal team and business on a broad range of matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal business teams.
• Advise on and draft client and vendor agreements for the company.
• Update and manage contract templates.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in legal and other central support functions (including privacy and finance).
• Manage external lawyer relationships.
• Attend meetings and calls with clients/vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University level qualification in Law (or equivalent).
• Sound experience in a law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel.
• Familiar with working in an international environment.
• Highly proficient in business English and Arabic (speaking and writing). Arabic advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation.
• Highly motivated, pro-active, and business-oriented problem solver.
• Team player who works well with other lawyers and commercial teams.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Confidence in dealing with all levels of the organisation, including commercial management.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Company's Legal Team (comprising lawyers and paralegals) supports the company globally, protecting company’s business, products, intellectual property, and reputation. The team places a focus on developing excellence and agility as they minimise risk and move the business forward.

For our client's international Legal Team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel, based in Dubai to work for us on a 12-month contract, whose primary focus will be on general commercial law. There is potential to go permanent on completion.

As Legal Counsel, you will join one of the world’s leading media measurement organisations and work on the product, client, and vendor agreements relating to data, technology, and custom analytics services. You will support the business across AME and Asia. Whilst this role will initially be work from home/remote, candidates ideally need to be located in commutable distance from Dubai.

The preferred candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with frequently shifting tasks and responsibilities. The Legal Counsel will work in a collaborative culture and will be asked to support the Legal team and business on a broad range of matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal business teams.
• Advise on and draft client and vendor agreements for the company.
• Update and manage contract templates.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in legal and other central support functions (including privacy and finance).
• Manage external lawyer relationships.
• Attend meetings and calls with clients/vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University level qualification in Law (or equivalent).
• Sound experience in a law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel.
• Familiar with working in an international environment.
• Highly proficient in business English and Arabic (speaking and writing). Arabic advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation.
• Highly motivated, pro-active, and business-oriented problem solver.
• Team player who works well with other lawyers and commercial teams.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Confidence in dealing with all levels of the organisation, including commercial management.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Company's Legal Team (comprising lawyers and paralegals) supports the company globally, protecting company’s business, products, intellectual property, and reputation. The team places a focus on developing excellence and agility as they minimise risk and move the business forward.

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Scope and Purpose:

• The role is designed to primarily support the HoL across the full spectrum of commercial and contractual legal responsibilities throughout the entire contract lifecycle—from initial request for proposals (RFP), requests for quotations (RFQ), and public tender processes, to contract proposal, negotiation, drafting, and finalization. The ideal candidate must be capable of independently managing end-to-end contractual matters for both private and public sector clients. This includes handling complex agreements involving multiple stakeholders such as general contractors, subcontractors, and consortium members. The position requires a strong ability to coordinate and structure multi-party contracts, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and safeguard the organization’s interests at all stages of contract execution.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong expertise and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A high level of attention to detail, autonomy, and efficiency is essential, along with the capacity to manage a demanding workload, including situations involving conflicting priorities and time pressure.
• The candidate must be adept at identifying risks, gaps and inconsistencies, collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams, proposing effective solutions and alternatives, and persuading stakeholders using both legal and non-legal arguments.

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities:

• Primarily collaborate closely with key business units to review, draft, amend, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to customer agreements, supplier and service provider contracts, offers and proposals, as well as tender, RFQ, RFP documents and bid submissions for mainly public but also private sector projects.
• When necessary support the HoL and various departments by conducting legal research and providing legal guidance on a broad array of topics, including contract interpretation and implementation, human resources matters, legal training and initiatives, inter-company agreements, and other general corporate governance.
• When necessary assist in ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements across all contractual and operational activities.
• When necessary manage and contribute to ad hoc legal and compliance projects.

Job Requirements/qualifications:

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLL and/or LLB) with strong academic credentials.
• Advanced Qualifications: LLM preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional Memberships: ideally member of a European and/or North American Bar Association.
• Experience: At least 7+ years of robust commercial and contractual experience, ideally with both private and public clients
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, tenders, and agreements.
• Public Sector Experience: Experience working with public entities in the MEA region is a strong advantage.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and resolve issues with strong legal reasoning and commercial awareness.
• Multi-Party Contracts: Demonstrated experience handling contracts involving multiple parties, including but not limited to teaming agreements, consortium agreements, and subcontracting arrangements.
• Industry-Specific Experience: Familiarity with contracts related to hardware, software, large-scale projects, after-sales services, and similar sectors.
• Commercial Insight: In-depth understanding of commercial and contractual matters, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, reporting, and process management.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy workload effectively.
• Teamwork: Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional and international teams.
• Legal Expertise: Expertise in contract law, including contract drafting, software licensing agreements, and negotiation techniques.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous, with strong multi-tasking abilities and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle challenging situations and work effectively with difficult individuals or organizations.
• Languages: Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is mandatory. Arabic is a plus but not decisive.
• Autonomy: Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Experience with joint ventures and/or construction project/contract such as but not limited to FIDIC is a plus but not decisive

$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

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A prominent and fast-evolving Abu Dhabi based organisation engaged in high-impact, regulated, and growth-focused sectors.

• Oversee all UAE legal operations, including labour law, corporate governance, trade licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal support on procurement, contract drafting and review, and vendor agreements.
• Advise senior stakeholders on legal risk, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team while aligning legal priorities with business objectives.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and policy papers with refined and polished communication.

• 9-15+ years PQE with significant UAE in-house legal experience.
• Deep knowledge of UAE labour law, company formation, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in a blue-chip environment such as a multinational corporation, government-related entity, or top-tier private institution.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, confident presenting to senior leadership and board-level audiences.
• Proven ability to handle both operational legal work and strategic advisory responsibilities.
• Qualified solicitor or legal professional with a strong academic background.

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Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources, and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman’s practice groups or directly with clients.

Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and full time. There can also be opportunities that allow for flexible working arrangements.

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We are currently looking for lawyers with 7+ years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in funds, asset management, and financial services.

Examples of opportunities include:

1. A 3-month contract with a prestigious financial institution in Abu Dhabi. Advising on the structuring and operation of investment funds, including private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.
2. A 6-month contract with a leading banking institution in the UAE, providing advisory services on the structuring, establishment, and ongoing management of investment funds. Responsibilities include liaising with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, and regulatory authorities to ensure that all fund activities and regulatory matters are fully compliant with the requirements of the UAE Central Bank and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

Our Criteria

Successful candidates will:

• have a minimum of seven years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Funds work;
• ideally have recent in-house legal experience within a financial institution;
• preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic;
• have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available;
• have researched the personal and financial factors that you need to consider when commencing a career as a legal consultant and be comfortable with the ways in which it differs from permanent employment;
• have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible, and adaptable outlook and approach;
• have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we’ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman.

Empowering your development – you’ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearman’s training, development, and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses.

Only the best for you – with access to the world’s leading businesses and most progressive roles, we’ll find you a role that’s the perfect fit. On assignment, you’ll have access to A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.

Let your priorities lead – it’s never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.

Futureproof your career – if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we’ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to join our team at Asico real estate LLC, a leading property management company. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in real estate law, lease agreements, and property dispute resolution. You will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance across all aspects of our property portfolio and providing strategic legal guidance on our operations and transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, tenancy agreements, and other real estate-related contracts.
• Advise on property acquisitions, sales, development, and management operations.
• Handle legal issues related to landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, and non-payment matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate, housing, zoning, and municipal laws.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when needed and manage legal proceedings and litigation.
• Support internal departments with legal interpretations and implications of ongoing operations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain legal records and ensure proper documentation of all agreements and legal activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); a Master's degree or specialization in Real Estate Law is a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice law in (Insert Jurisdiction/State).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a legal role, preferably in property management, real estate law, or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of property laws, lease regulations, and municipal compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

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• Competitive salary
• Career Growth & Development

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Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry and blockchain technology, and leverage this knowledge to provide sound legal guidance and advice on tech-related financial regulation and crypto matters. Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents and agreements, with a particular focus on tech-related corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters. Advise on ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations governing financial services, crypto, blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business, to offer legal guidance and advice across a wide range of tech-related matters. Represent the company with poise and professionalism in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on tech-related topics. Maintain a vigilant awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the ever-evolving crypto industry and blockchain technology landscape, and proactively share insights and recommendations with the legal team and other key stakeholders. Interact with regulators when necessary.

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry and blockchain technology.
• Leverage knowledge to provide sound legal guidance and advice on tech-related financial regulation and crypto matters.
• Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents and agreements, with a focus on tech-related corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing financial services, crypto, blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to offer legal guidance and advice on tech-related matters.
• Represent the company in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on tech-related topics.
• Maintain awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the crypto industry and blockchain technology landscape.
• Proactively share insights and recommendations with the legal team and key stakeholders.
• Interact with regulators when necessary.

• Possess 5-8 years of well-rounded experience as a lawyer, with a distinct focus on financial regulation or regulatory affairs, and a strong, substantive understanding of blockchain technology and the crypto industry.
• Qualified to practice in UAE. Demonstrate excellent drafting and communication abilities, with a proven track record of effectively conveying complex legal and technical concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Familiar with financial products and relevant licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adeptly working both independently and as a collaborative team player.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on tech-related matters.

We are seekingan experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal support across all ICT business operations, with a focus on drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts, managing legal risk, and enabling strategic initiatives across the GCC. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while supporting commercial agility.

Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of ICT-related agreements, including but not limited to: software licenses, SaaS agreements, cloud infrastructure contracts, reseller agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), NDAs, and strategic partnership contracts.
• Ensure contracts are legally robust, commercially viable, and aligned with internal governance standards and risk appetite.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain contract templates and support process improvements in contract management systems.

Commercial and Transactional Legal Support:

• Provide legal support during the pre-sales and post-sales phases of ICT transactions.
• Collaborate with business development, sales, procurement, and finance teams to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial deals.
• Lead legal aspects of negotiations with hyperscalers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud), partners, and enterprise customers.
• Advise on regulatory considerations and risk mitigation in ICT transactions.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management:

• Advise on a broad range of corporate, commercial, data protection, and regulatory matters relevant to ICT operations in the GCC.
• Monitor legal developments, industry trends, and emerging risks related to ICT, data governance, cybersecurity, and AI.
• Support the implementation of legal policies and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training:

• Act as a legal business partner to internal teams including sales, product, technical, and operations.
• Develop and deliver internal training on key legal topics such as contract law, negotiation best practices, confidentiality, and IP management.
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel for complex, jurisdiction-specific, or high-value matters.

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:

• Draft, review, and maintain legal documents required for the company and its affiliates, including shareholder and board resolutions, powers of attorney, and company policies.
• Support the renewal and amendment of trade licenses, commercial registrations, and regulatory approvals for entities operating in the GCC, including mainland and free zone jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external government relations officers (PROs) and relevant authorities to ensure timely filings, renewals, and compliance with statutory obligations.
• Track and follow up on legal and regulatory deadlines (e.g., license expiries, reporting obligations, etc.) to avoid business disruption.

Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation:

• Stay abreast of applicable ICT-related laws and regulations across the GCC, including those related to data protection, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, and digital content.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are appropriately reflected and implemented in customer and vendor contracts, particularly in relation to data protection.
• Collaborate with compliance business teams to support the operational implementation of legal and regulatory mandates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with in-house experience in the ICT or technology sector.
• Proven experience in negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal solutions with business objectives.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-border environment, and deliver under pressure.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative mindset.

We are seekingan experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal support across all ICT business operations, with a focus on drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts, managing legal risk, and enabling strategic initiatives across the GCC. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while supporting commercial agility.

Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of ICT-related agreements, including but not limited to: software licenses, SaaS agreements, cloud infrastructure contracts, reseller agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), NDAs, and strategic partnership contracts.
• Ensure contracts are legally robust, commercially viable, and aligned with internal governance standards and risk appetite.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain contract templates and support process improvements in contract management systems.

Commercial and Transactional Legal Support:

• Provide legal support during the pre-sales and post-sales phases of ICT transactions.
• Collaborate with business development, sales, procurement, and finance teams to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial deals.
• Lead legal aspects of negotiations with hyperscalers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud), partners, and enterprise customers.
• Advise on regulatory considerations and risk mitigation in ICT transactions.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management:

• Advise on a broad range of corporate, commercial, data protection, and regulatory matters relevant to ICT operations in the GCC.
• Monitor legal developments, industry trends, and emerging risks related to ICT, data governance, cybersecurity, and AI.
• Support the implementation of legal policies and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training:

• Act as a legal business partner to internal teams including sales, product, technical, and operations.
• Develop and deliver internal training on key legal topics such as contract law, negotiation best practices, confidentiality, and IP management.
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel for complex, jurisdiction-specific, or high-value matters.

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:

• Draft, review, and maintain legal documents required for the company and its affiliates, including shareholder and board resolutions, powers of attorney, and company policies.
• Support the renewal and amendment of trade licenses, commercial registrations, and regulatory approvals for entities operating in the GCC, including mainland and free zone jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external government relations officers (PROs) and relevant authorities to ensure timely filings, renewals, and compliance with statutory obligations.
• Track and follow up on legal and regulatory deadlines (e.g., license expiries, reporting obligations, etc.) to avoid business disruption.

Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation:

• Stay abreast of applicable ICT-related laws and regulations across the GCC, including those related to data protection, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, and digital content.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are appropriately reflected and implemented in customer and vendor contracts, particularly in relation to data protection.
• Collaborate with compliance business teams to support the operational implementation of legal and regulatory mandates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with in-house experience in the ICT or technology sector.
• Proven experience in negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal solutions with business objectives.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-border environment, and deliver under pressure.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative mindset.