About the Role
Join our Legal team in Dubai as Senior Legal Counsel Lead, taking a key role in some of our most strategic and complex technology agreements with airline customers across Middle East & Africa. You will lead contract negotiations, advise the business on significant customer matters and work closely with commercial teams, senior stakeholders and legal specialists. This role offers a high level of autonomy, direct customer exposure and the opportunity to combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic commercial mindset.
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Main Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate complex IT, SaaS and outsourcing agreements with airline customers.
- Lead negotiations of contracts governed by English law.
- Support strategic customer accounts throughout the contracting lifecycle.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and translate them into clear, practical recommendations.
- Partner closely with Sales, Commercial, Finance and specialist legal teams.
- Advise on existing contracts, contractual issues and potential disputes.
- Coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive complex negotiations forward independently.
- Contribute to contracting policies, templates and legal best practices.
About the Ideal Candidate
- Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience, ideally 8+ years in relevant legal roles.
- Strong background in technology contract negotiation, especially IT, SaaS and/or outsourcing agreements.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts under English law.
- Previous experience in a law firm/private practice.
- A common law background or qualification is strongly preferred.
- Strong commercial judgement and confidence handling complex customer negotiations.
- Experience working autonomously with senior, commercial and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent professional English.
- Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
What We Can Offer You
- 💰 A complete rewards offer - Attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.
- 🌎 A truly global DNA - A global company with a worldwide footprint, processes, and culture.
- 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Continuous learning through on-the-job training, formal activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
- 🤗 A caring environment - A supportive work environment that nurtures personal and family life.
- 🌟 A hybrid working model - Flexibility to work in a way that best supports you.
- 🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - Commitment to leveraging diversity to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
- 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values shaping relationships with customers, partners, and employees.
- 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - Be part of powering the future of travel and pursuing impactful goals.
Diversity & Inclusion
A commitment to being a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential. An inclusive employee experience that attracts the best talent from all backgrounds.
Be Aware of Recruitment Scams
The company never charges fees or requests financial information during recruitment. All legitimate opportunities are communicated through official channels. Any unusual requests should be treated as fraudulent.
