Job Description

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Department:

Legal & Compliance

Reports to:

General Counsel / CEO

Employment Type:

Full-time

About the Company

We are a fast-growing artificial intelligence company based in the UAE, building innovative, ethical, and scalable AI solutions across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, logistics, and government. As we scale operations and product deployment, we are seeking a highly skilled

Junior - Legal Adviser

to provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support risk management across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Strategy

Provide legal counsel on all business matters, including commercial contracts, technology agreements, data privacy, intellectual property, and employment law. Advise on AI-specific legal and ethical considerations, including algorithmic accountability, bias, and responsible AI deployment.

Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), cybersecurity law, and relevant international data protection standards (e.g., GDPR). Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies as required.

Contracts & Negotiations

Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, licensing deals, NDAs, and service level agreements (SLAs). Support partnership and investor agreements with strong legal safeguards.

Intellectual Property

Advise on protection and commercialization of AI-related IP. Coordinate with external counsel for patent, copyright, and trademark registration when needed.

Risk Management

Identify and mitigate legal risks related to product development, deployment, and scaling. Create internal legal policies, processes, and training programs.

Corporate Governance

Support legal aspects of board meetings, company structure, and corporate filings. Ensure alignment with the company's ethical AI and governance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Master's or LLM is a plus. Must be licensed to practice law in the UAE or a recognized international jurisdiction. Minimum 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with exposure to tech startups, AI, or software companies. Strong understanding of UAE and international technology, data protection, and IP laws. Experience working with regulators and drafting complex commercial agreements. Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High ethical standards and sound judgement. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and emerging tech regulations is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies. Dynamic, diverse, and inclusive team culture. Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Do you have at least 2 to 3 years of experience?
Language:

* Arabic (Required)