Legal Counsel

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As a Legal Counsel, you will handle complex commercial and legal matters and projects as part of the Legal team across the dubizzle Group. Working closely with the Group Legal team, you will help ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise the business on its legal rights and duties. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and following up on a variety of commercial contracts and agreements under the direction of the Associate Director, Legal and the Group General Counsel, while providing sound advice on complex commercial matters, including technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) matters where required. You will support the Group's legal function across the wider group, however, based on your location, the vast bulk of your responsibilities will be linked to dubizzle Group's UAE businesses.

In this role you will:

• Oversee commercial legal matters and consult on a range of legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance, transactions, agreements, lawsuits and patents), including technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) matters where required.
• Draft, amend and administer commercial contracts and other commercial agreements, and assist in the follow-up and processing of a variety of contract document requirements.
• Provide advice on existing and new commercial agreements, evaluate contract compliance and advise on contractual rights and obligations.
• Negotiate deals and contract terms where required and attend relevant meetings.
• Prepare research notes, reports and other legal documents.
• Develop company policy and position on legal issues.
• Research, anticipate and guard the company against legal risks.
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings (court hearings etc.).
• Provide commercial legal support to the business and act as a point of contact for commercial legal advice in the UAE and the wider group.
• Collaborate with various internal departments on contract requirements and the contract process.
• Support the creation of processes and systems for commercial legal matters and organise and maintain contracts in an electronic filing system.