Senior Legal Counsel (UAE National)

The Senior Legal Counsel (UAE National) role at du is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and supports the delivery of business goals through specialist expertise, sound judgment and effective collaboration. The successful candidate will bring relevant experience, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across functions. This position requires ownership of assigned work, clear communication and a focus on measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice to business teams and senior stakeholders on commercial, operational and regulatory matters. Review, draft and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, identify risks, and recommend clear, commercially workable mitigations. Monitor relevant legal developments and help ensure business activities and agreements align with applicable UAE laws and internal policies.
• Partner with procurement, sales, technology, compliance and leadership teams to resolve legal questions, support negotiations and manage external counsel when needed. Maintain accurate matter records, communicate advice in accessible language and prioritize work according to business risk and urgency. Promote consistent contract practices and support training or process improvements that strengthen legal risk management.
• Maintain accurate documentation, provide timely updates and use relevant data to monitor progress, highlight risks and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners as appropriate to resolve issues and deliver agreed objectives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience appropriate to the level of the role; the expected experience range is 7+ Years.
• Law degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• For roles explicitly designated UAE National or UAEN only, applicants must meet the stated UAE-national eligibility requirement.
• Ability to manage priorities, maintain confidentiality where required and deliver accurate work in a changing environment.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant skills include legal advisory, contract review, regulatory compliance, negotiation, risk management, drafting. The candidate should demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, sound organization, professional communication, teamwork and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Compensation and benefits: To be discussed during the recruitment process and based on the role and candidate's experience.

Application

Submit your application through the external application link provided for this vacancy. Ensure your CV highlights relevant experience, qualifications and role-specific achievements.