Listing Snippet
Group-level corporate opportunity at a major Abu Dhabi technology company operating across AI, cloud and data services in 30+ countries. Technology background required alongside strong corporate commercial experience.

Role Overview

Our client is a major Abu Dhabi-headquartered technology group operating across artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and data services, with operations spanning more than 30 countries. Backed by some of the region's most prominent institutional investors, the group has grown rapidly and operates within a complex, multi-entity corporate structure. They are seeking a Senior Corporate Commercial Lawyer with a genuine technology background to join their in-house legal team.l.

Key Responsibilities

Provide corporate advisory and commercial legal support across the group's holding and operating entities, covering structuring, governance, joint ventures and strategic partnerships
Advise on corporate governance frameworks, board matters, shareholder arrangements and group restructuring
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including technology licensing, SaaS arrangements, data processing agreements and vendor contracts
Advise on regulatory and compliance considerations across multiple jurisdictions, with particular focus on data sovereignty, AI governance and technology regulation
Support strategic transactions and investment activity at group level, working alongside specialist M&A counsel where required
Act as a trusted legal adviser to senior leadership, translating complex legal and regulatory risk into practical commercial guidance
Liaise with and manage external counsel across jurisdictions

Candidate Profile

Common law qualified with 8+ years' PQE in corporate and commercial law
Bringing a technology angle to the role, whether through a prior career in technology, an IT or engineering degree, or meaningful in-house experience within a technology company
From a recognised law firm (UK or international) or with a strong blend of private practice and in-house experience
Experienced in corporate advisory, structuring and governance work rather than purely M&A-focused
Commercially confident with the ability to operate at senior stakeholder level across a complex group structure
Familiar with the legal and regulatory landscape around technology, data and AI, or demonstrably able to get up to speed quickly
Interested in working within one of the most dynamic and fast-scaling technology groups in the region

About Meyssa Legal

Meyssa Legal specialises in placing high-calibre legal professionals across the UAE and the wider Middle East. We offer discreet, strategic career advice and long-term relationship support.

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