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Calvin James Recruitment

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 General Counsel - FinTech
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead and manage the legal function, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
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 Ensure compliance with the Central Bank of the UAE, DIFC, DFSA, ADGM, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
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 Provide legal guidance on new product launches.
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 Manage external legal advisors effectively and cost-efficiently.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Law degree from a reputable university;
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 12+ years PQE, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
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 Strong background in FinTech, payments, banking, or financial services law within the UAE and international markets.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
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 Excellent communication skills.
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General Counsel

Atos

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</h1></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Publication Date: Oct 8, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Ref. No: 537894
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location:
Dubai, AE Riyadh, SA
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>About Atos Group 


Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. 


The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. 
Role Overview: As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects. 


Job Location: Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE 


Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Strategic Legal Advisory: Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.</li>
<li>Contract Management: Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.</li>
<li>Regulatory Compliance: Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.</li>
<li>Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.</li>
<li>Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.</li>
<li>Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.</li>
<li>General Legal Advice: Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.</li>
<li>Training and Development: Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).</li></ul> 


Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.</li>
<li>Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.</li>
<li>Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> 


Preferred Attributes:
<ul>
<li>International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.</li>
<li>Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.</li>
<li>Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.</li>
<li>Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.</li>
<li>Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.</li></ul> 


Let&rsquo;s grow together.</div></div></div></div></div>

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 About Atos Group
 
 
 
 Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.
 
 
 The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects.
 
 
 
 Job Location
 
 Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic Legal Advisory Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Management Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Compliance Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.
 </li>
 <li>
 Corporate Governance Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Dispute Resolution Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cross-functional Collaboration Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Leadership Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 General Legal Advice Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Training and Development Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Attributes
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.
 </li>
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 Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Let&rsquo;s grow together.
 
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Worley

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 Building on our past. Ready for the future
 
 
 
 Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
 
 
 Right now, we&rsquo;re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
 
 
 We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
 
 
 
 Purpose
 
 
 
 Senior legal professional within the EMEA Legal team and responsible for developing and implementing legal and contracting strategies. May lead or contribute to cross-functional projects. Develops and supports policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with organizational goals. Provides advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding a variety of legal and contractual topics.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Senior-level lawyer with substantial relevant experience, knowledge and skill in reviewing, drafting and negotiating large EPC or EPCM contracts and providing support, post award.
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 Train, coach and mentor more junior attorneys in the EMEA region, or within the wider company, in the matters of their specific knowledge and/or experience.
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 Potential to act as the legal business partner for a Global Operations SVP, providing advice and guidance to the Global Operations SVP and their leadership teams regarding contracts, risks to the business and various legal and business matters.
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 Reports to the General Counsel EMEA and collaborates closely with senior leadership, regional generalist attorneys, CoE teams, MPP/strategic teams, and cross-functional teams to manage legal risk, support business objectives, and build legal capability across the EMEA.
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 Review and negotiate complex customer contracts within the EMEA region.
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 Handle and resolve complex matters in collaboration with the relevant CoE teams.
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 As the capture team Legal lead, advise Major Projects capture teams on contractual and other legal risks and issues and by drafting, reviewing and negotiating the relevant contract.
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 As the Legal lead, advise Major Projects in the execution stage by providing legal advice regarding change management, commercial issues and potential claims and disputes with the customer and third parties.
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 Participate in the Major Projects and/or Construction &amp; EPC Working Groups in collaboration with the relevant GC&rsquo;s.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What You Will Bring
 
 
 
 
 Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Relevant years of experience, with in-house experience preferred.
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 Decision Making: Makes strategic decisions with broad impact across functions and regions. Advises senior leadership on legal risk and business strategy.
 </li>
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 Supervision Received: Operates with broad authority and minimal supervision; expected to lead initiatives and influence direction.
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 Supervision Authority: May lead legal or cross-functional teams or task forces on a project basis.
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 Communication: Highly effective communicator both orally and in writing; presents complex strategies to senior management; influences decision-making and drives alignment.
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 Systems, Processes &amp; Tools: May lead development of legal tools, templates, and training programs.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 Education &ndash; Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Requires a Juris Doctor (JD) or legal degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one Worley jurisdiction, to the extent legally required in the relevant jurisdiction.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience in a global or matrixed organization preferred.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Moving forward together
 
 
 
 We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
 
 
 And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
 
 
 Whatever your ambition, there&rsquo;s a path for you here. And there&rsquo;s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
 
 Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 
 
 Worley
 
 
 
 Primary Location
 
 
 
 GBR-GL-London
 
 
 
 Other Locations
 
 
 
 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, GBR-SWE-Bristol, GBR-AC-Aberdeen, ARE-DUB-Dubai City, ARE-AD-Abu Dhabi City, GBR-WY-Leeds, NLD-SH-The Hague, GBR-GC-Glasgow, GBR-NWE-Manchester
 
 
 
 Job
 
 
 
 Counsel
 
 
 
 Schedule
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Employment Type
 
 
 
 Employee
 
 
 
 Management Level
 
 
 
 Director
 
 
 
 Job Posting
 
 
 
 Oct 6, 2025
 
 
 
 Unposting Date
 
 
 
 Nov 6, 2025
 
 
 
 Reporting Manager Title
 
 
 
 General Counsel EMEA
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Senior Associate General Counsel – Major Projects EMEA

Mackenzie Jones Middle East

<div>
 
 To manage legal risk across company and act as skilled and commercially minded Construction Front-End and Disputes lawyer to company and its group entities. This role will support the General Counsel in advising on the group&rsquo;s construction and master development plans by providing legal advice across the full lifecycle of construction projects &mdash; from procurement and contract negotiation and drafting; legal advice during the project to dispute mitigation and resolution and regulatory compliance. The position requires deep expertise in UAE law, FIDIC, international arbitration, and regional regulatory frameworks, with a focus on mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with both FIDIC and bespoke contractual arrangements. The role will provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on project development, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations, ensuring robust legal foundations for complex engineering and construction ventures. On the disputes side, the role involves managing and advising on contentious construction matters and managing external counsel (where appropriate) including in respect of claims, variations, delay disputes, and termination issues, across both onshore UAE courts and at arbitration. The role involves providing legal advice across a wide range of different types of construction projects and ensuring compliance with applicable law and regulation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor of Laws degree and a legal qualification from a recognised institute
 </li>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in law from a recognised institute (preferred but not essential)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Active &amp; current membership from a recognized legal association or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction such as the UK, Canada, Australia or the US.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience gained at a credible law firm with additional experience in-house preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Legal Counsel (Construction – Front End & Disputes)

Avrioc Technologies

<div>
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 
 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 Department: Legal
 
 
 Reports to: General Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 A powerhouse legal strategist who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and innovation. You will be the guardian of the company&rsquo;s legal interests, the trusted partner to business teams, and the maestro orchestrating contract negotiations and governance formalities. Speed meets precision in this role, steering through a fast-growing environment where fintech dreams come with real-world regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including service agreements, partnership agreements, technology and licensing arrangements, NDAs, and more.
 
 
 &bull; Provide clear, concise, and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across departments, enabling quick and risk-aware decision-making.
 
 
 &bull; Prioritize workload based on business demand, risk level, and commercial criticality, ensuring timely delivery of legal support.
 
 
 &bull; Act as legal coordinator with business teams, procurement, finance, compliance, and external counsel to secure alignment and smooth execution of commercial initiatives.
 
 
 &bull; Lead corporate governance activities, including preparing resolutions, drafting Board and Committee minutes, and maintaining corporate records.
 
 
 &bull; Support organization and execution of Board Meetings, Shareholder Meetings, and Annual General Meetings, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulatory expectations.
 
 
 &bull; Support regulatory compliance and liaise with government bodies where required.
 
 
 &bull; Manage and mitigate legal risks across commercial transactions, data protection, IP, and service delivery projects.
 
 
 &bull; Contribute to developing internal policies, playbooks, and templates to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
 
 
 &bull; Cultivate strong relationships across the organization as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB or equivalent); master&rsquo;s in law or equivalent jurisdictional qualification preferred.
 
 
 &bull; Minimum 6&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years of in-house exposure.
 
 
 &bull; Strong background in commercial contracting and corporate governance with hands-on drafting experience.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to navigate high-pressure environments, multitask, and prioritize with business judgment. &bull; Solid understanding of regional corporate, commercial, and regulatory frameworks.
 
 
 &bull; Detail-focused with strong organizational skills and a solutions-driven mindset.
 
 
 &bull; Demonstrated capability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 Added Advantage:
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Experience in FinTech, payments, financial services regulations (CBUAE, ADGM, DIFC, etc.) or emerging technology sectors.
 
 
 &bull; Exposure to licensing processes, regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and working with regulators or supervisory authorities.
 
 
 &bull; Working knowledge of data protection laws, digital wallet and payments frameworks, or supply-chain finance structures.
 
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