Commercial Senior Legal Counsel

Commercial Lawyer - Abu Dhabi - 6 month Assignment

We’re seeking a commercially astute legal counsel to join our client on a fixed-term basis and work closely with internal teams spanning operations, procurement, development, and finance. This position plays a key role in supporting the business on the negotiation, structuring, and management of a wide array of commercial agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing and franchise arrangements, outsourcing deals, and SLAs.
• Support the business on procurement matters, strategic partnerships, and commercial projects.
• Identify and advise on legal risks, contract compliance, and governance matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide business-focused legal advice.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory obligations across the UAE and broader GCC region.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified lawyer with ideally no less that 5 years’ post-qualification experience from a common law or recognised international jurisdiction.
• Solid commercial legal background, ideally with exposure to a range of industries.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in the UAE/GCC is a plus.
• Commercially driven, agile, and pragmatic.
• Arabic language skills (spoken and written) are highly beneficial.

If you’re considering your next assignment in the Middle East and this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.