Associate Legal Counsel

Job Summary:

The Associate Legal Counsel will support the legal team in providing legal services across the MENA region, ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves handling commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and providing legal advice related to telecommunications, corporate governance, and business operations in the region. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government authorities, and support strategic initiatives and risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, primarily focusing on tech wholesale services, network procurement, IT solutions, marketing, and general procurement (e.g., software installation, licenses, and support).
• Regulatory Affairs : Handle local and international regulatory matters, including telecommunications licensing, statutory filings, and liaison with regulators.
• Internal Advisory : Advise teams on contract status, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with company procedures.
• Process Improvement : Support the optimization of contracting processes and compliance frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Provide legal support across compliance, finance, operations, and business development for regional projects.
• Documentation : Refine legal templates, playbooks, and training materials; manage contract and agreement archives.
• Legal Research : Conduct research and provide regulatory analysis.
• Ad-hoc Assignments : Participate in additional projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) in Common Law or equivalent.
• Bar admission in one of the MENA countries or an international jurisdiction are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within the telecommunications, technology, or related industries. Experience in telecommunications regulatory affairs is a merit.
• Experience working in multiple jurisdictions across the MENA region is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, especially in the telecom sector.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in MENA countries, particularly in telecom licensing and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Good command of English. Arabic literacy is a must.
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the legal and business teams at the regional and global levels.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Self-motivated, attention to details with strong sense of responsibility