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Legal Consultant — Technology & Commercial

  • Offices (2)Abu DhabiDubai
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience5–7 PQE
  • PracticeTechnology, Corporate

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Short-term consultant opportunities (typically 3–6 months, often full-time) supporting technology and commercial work across the United Arab Emirates, with frequent assignments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Roles involve drafting, negotiating and managing a broad range of commercial and IT contracts.

Expect to work on procurement, partnership, purchase, marketing, software licensing, infrastructure and other IT agreements; working knowledge of AI and IP is advantageous. Assignments suit candidates who want a consultant career path with flexible, project-based engagements and access to senior legal resources and development support.

  • 5–7 years' post‑qualification experience in commercial and/or technology law
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial and IT contracts (procurement, partnership, purchase, marketing, software licensing, infrastructure, managed services, development agreements)
  • Working knowledge of AI and IP desirable
  • Experience at a top‑tier law firm for commercial/technology work; recent in‑house exposure desirable
  • Experience in the Middle East and Arabic language skills preferred
  • Consultant mindset: flexible, proactive, client‑facing and comfortable managing a portfolio of short‑term assignments
  • Practising certificate (or equivalent) entitling you to practise in the region

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