Legal Counsel

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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. University level qualification in Law (or equivalent).
2. Sound experience in a law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel.
3. Familiar with working in an international environment.
4. Highly proficient in business English and Arabic (speaking and writing). Arabic advantageous but not essential.
5. Strong knowledge of general contract law and data privacy legislation.
6. Highly motivated, pro-active, and business-oriented problem solver.
7. Team player who works well with other lawyers and commercial teams.
8. Good negotiation skills.
9. 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.