Legal & Compliance Counsel | Corporate Legal Advisor | Regulatory Counsel | Jobs in Dubai
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
Industry: Legal / Technology / Digital Platforms / SaaS / Education Technology
Reports To: CEO
Salary (tax-free): Please fill in your expectation in the application
About the Role
Our client, is a high-growth international technology and digital education company operating across the UAE, Europe, United States, Asia, and Latin America.
As the company expands its operations globally, they are seeking a skilled Legal & Compliance Counsel to support all legal, commercial, regulatory, and governance activities. This is a strategic, hands-on legal role in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.
The role covers group-level oversight of legal and compliance matters across UAE Free Zone and Mainland structures, EU/UK, US, APAC (Singapore, Hong Kong), and LATAM jurisdictions, particularly in the context of digital platforms, data protection, and commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Contractual Advisory
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including SaaS, vendor, marketing, partnership, licensing, and platform documentation.
Maintain internal contract templates, trackers, and approval workflows.
Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Oversee compliance for UAE Free Zone and Mainland entities; align activities with license scopes.
Monitor legal risk exposure across international markets (EU, US, Asia, LATAM).
Ensure marketing, platform content, and customer terms comply with applicable laws.
Data Protection & Privacy
Implement and monitor compliance with UAE PDPL, EU GDPR, US privacy regulations, and other frameworks.
Draft and maintain DPAs, privacy notices, DPIAs, and data-mapping documentation.
Partner with internal security/tech teams to ensure privacy-by-design practices.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
Identify legal risks and support mitigation plans.
Develop policies on acceptable use, marketing, sanctions screening, and vendor compliance.
Conduct internal readiness reviews for regulatory audits and PSP/partner onboarding.
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
Support cross-border entity management, registrations, filings, and board resolutions.
Assist with expansion planning and new-market legal assessments.
Dispute Management & External Counsel Liaison
Coordinate pre-litigation matters, legal notices, and customer escalations.
Manage relationships with external legal advisors across key jurisdictions.
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection
Support IP registration, licensing, and enforcement strategies.
Manage digital terms, IP usage policies, and content rights.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent international legal qualification.
3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or technology law.
Strong working knowledge of UAE commercial law, PDPL, and Free Zone regulations.
Familiarity with international compliance frameworks: GDPR, US state privacy laws, APAC norms (HK/SG).
Experience in technology, SaaS, fintech, or online platforms is highly desirable.
Excellent legal drafting, issue spotting, and stakeholder advisory skills.
High professional integrity and ability to work autonomously in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
Success in this Role Means
No major legal escalations, disputes, or compliance breaches.
Regulatory obligations are met seamlessly across jurisdictions.
Contracts, policies, and records are fully defensible and updated.
The legal foundation enables international expansion and innovation.
Smooth onboarding and coordination with banks, PSPs, regulators, and partners.
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