Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Compliance — Establish best-in-class governance frameworks; manage board and shareholder matters; ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Commercial & Transactional Support — Lead negotiation and drafting of all key commercial agreements (customer, vendor, partnership) to accelerate sales cycles.
• IP Strategy & Protection — Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to identify and protect trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Legal Operations — Build scalable legal processes and leverage legal technology to create an efficient internal function.
• Strategic Advisory — Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on fundraising, M&A, employment law, and data privacy matters.
• Outside Counsel Management — Engage and manage external counsel effectively, maintaining quality while optimizing legal spend.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of legal experience, ideally combining in-house tech/software/FinTech company experience with a strong transactional background
• Qualified lawyer (UAE-admitted or internationally qualified with relevant experience)
• Proven track record in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and IP matters
• Experience supporting fundraising rounds or M&A processes is a strong plus
• Ability to provide clear, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English required

What We Offer

• Executive-level role with direct influence on company strategy and growth
• Opportunity to build the legal function from scratch and define its long-term vision
• Performance bonus tied to individual KPIs and company results
• Participation in company equity incentive plans
• A collaborative, high-caliber team environment in Dubai
• If you are a commercially minded legal professional ready to take ownership and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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