Listing Snippet

Leading Abu Dhabi healthcare institution is hiring a technology-focused legal counsel to support AI governance, data privacy and commercial contracts across a rapidly expanding digital and AI programme. Meyssa Legal is exclusively retained on this appointment.

Role Overview

Our client is a world-renowned healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi and part of a wider group at the forefront of AI and digital transformation globally. The organisation is investing heavily in AI solutions, building proprietary platforms and integrating advanced technology across clinical and operational functions. They are seeking a Legal Counsel with a technology and commercial contracts background to join a small, collaborative legal team and take ownership of the legal workstream around AI, data privacy and technology procurement. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer in private practice looking to make their first move in-house, or an experienced in-house lawyer looking to work in a more future-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of AI procurement, deployment and governance across the organisation
Support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, policies and risk assessment processes
Advise on data privacy and data protection matters, with particular focus on GDPR-aligned frameworks and the handling of sensitive healthcare data
Draft, review and negotiate technology and commercial contracts including software licensing, SaaS agreements, AI solution agreements and vendor arrangements
Sit on the organisation's AI committee, providing legal input on the responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies
Advise on TMT-related regulatory and compliance matters across the ADGM and wider UAE frameworks
Work cross-functionally with IT, procurement, clinical and operational teams to provide practical, commercially minded legal support
Support the wider legal team on general corporate and commercial matters as required

Candidate Profile

Common law qualified with approximately 4 to 9 years' PQE
Technology, TMT or commercial contracts background from private practice or in-house, with genuine interest in AI governance and data privacy
Equally suited to lawyers in private practice considering their first in-house move, or experienced in-house counsel looking for a more technology-focused role
AI-specific experience is welcomed but not essential for candidates with strong tech-commercial foundations and the willingness to develop expertise quickly
Flexible, commercially minded and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving regulatory frameworks
Healthcare sector experience is beneficial but not required
Middle East experience is preferred but the organisation is open to strong candidates from other markets
A collaborative, proactive communicator who can build relationships across legal, technical and clinical stakeholders

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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Legal Counsel (Technology & AI)