legal counsel

Ezra

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 Job Title:
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Managing Director
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Review and negotiate contracts in French and English, including framework agreements, commercial contracts and NDA&rsquo;s
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 Conduct legal research on banking regulations, data protection, consumer laws, and other relevant topics with a particular focus on the African market;
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 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Fintech African regulations, and apply this expertise to relevant contracts and operations;
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 Advise the executive team and various departments on regulatory and compliance issues, particularly regarding telecommunication and banking products;
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support business objectives and ensure legal compliance;
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 Provide legal support on corporate law matters as needed;
 
 
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 Qualifications And Experience
 
 
 
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 Master of Law (LLM) or other relevant legal degree;
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 4+ years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on commercial contract negotiation;
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 Fluency in both French and English is mandatory;
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 Understanding of data protection laws (including the GDPR), consumer laws, and banking regulations;
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 Prior experience or knowledge of telecommunications or fintech industries is highly desirable;
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 Familiarity with African regulations is a significant asset;
 
 
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 The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who
 
 
 
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 Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment;
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 Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, fluency in French is required
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 A hard-working and resilient approach to handling multiple tasks and tight deadlines;
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 Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork mindset;
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 Strong business orientation, with the ability to align legal strategies with business goals
 
 
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 Company Overview
 
 
 
 Ezra provides B2B digital lending solutions for emerging markets in partnership with mobile and digital wallet operators and financial service providers. Ezra supports 24 operations in 23 countries, across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Our key office locations are in Nairobi, Kenya and Dubai, UAE.
 
 
 Our flagship products are Airtime Credit Services (ACS), Nano and BNPL.
 
 
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 ACS is an airtime or data advance offered to prepaid mobile subscribers at the point of low credit.
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 Nano is a micro cash advance offered to mobile wallet users on demand.
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 BNPL facilitates payment installments for products and services
 
 
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 As a FinTech company, our business is entirely technology and data driven, from determining subscriber eligibility, generating relevant offers, managing risk, loan issuance, recovery, optimizing performance and reporting, reconciliation and billing.
 
 
 Each day we process approximately 21M loan requests and 1.4 TB of data across our markets. This process needs to be robust, reliable and secure.
 
 
 But it doesn&rsquo;t end there. We&rsquo;re exploring new ways of using our platform and transactional data to improve our products and develop new product opportunities.
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Legal Counsel

edari

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 I am hiring an experienced Legal Counsel for one of our semi governemtn clients to join their team.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional with strong real estate and commercial contracting experience to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, supporting a broad range of property, corporate, and operational matters across the business.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is a 6 month renewable contract.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements including retail, residential, office and land leases, licenses, amendments, NDAs, MOUs, procurement and marketing agreements
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 Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
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 Support property and asset transactions, negotiations, and legal risk management
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 Review and standardize legal templates and documentation
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 Liaise with external counsel, service providers, and relevant authorities
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 Support legal reporting, governance, and process improvements
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 Handle trademark and intellectual property-related matters
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 Provide guidance on data protection matters within the UAE framework
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law and qualified lawyer status
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 5&ndash;7 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience within a reputable law firm or in-house legal team
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 Minimum 3 years&rsquo; experience advising on property and real estate matters
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 Strong experience in leasing, commercial contracts, and negotiations
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 Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
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 Strong legal judgment and risk management capability
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 Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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 Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
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 Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work with minimal supervision
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 We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in
 
 United Arab Emirates
 
 . Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
 
 
 
 
 
 We will review your job application within
 
 7 working days
 
 . Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from
 
 Edari
 
 will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline the potential next steps.
 
 
 
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Beacon Legal

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 The In-House team at Beacon Legal have been instructed on an exciting Senior Legal Counsel opportunity to join a Dubai based investment holding company.
 
 
 
 
 
 To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
 
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 be qualified from a Common Law jurisdiction
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 be based in the United Arab Emirates
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 have experience advising on M&amp;A transactions
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 have experience advising on commercial contracts
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 have experience working with an international law firm
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 have local experience
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 Please send your CV to insiyah.adamjee@beacon-legal.ae if you are interested and fit the requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Thank you!
 
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Senior Legal Counsel

Hyphen Connect Limited

<div>We are a crypto-native investment fund at the frontier of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As we deploy capital into the most innovative protocols and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Head of Legal to architect our global fund structures and navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Your Core Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.
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<li>Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.
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<li>Manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies.
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<li>Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.
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<li>Establish internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Who You Are</h3>
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<li>You have extensive experience in high-level investment management and understand how to bridge the gap between &quot;Code is Law&quot; and traditional legal frameworks.
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<li>You don't just understand law; you understand smart contracts, liquidity pools, and the unique legal challenges of non-custodial investment strategies.
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<li>You are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in &quot;grey&quot; regulatory areas, providing clear, actionable advice rather than just listing risks.
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<li>You are adept at managing a network of international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3>
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<li>10+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion spent in Investment Management (Hedge Funds, PE, or VC).
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<li>Proven track record in a Senior Legal role within the crypto/Web3 sector.
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<li>Deep knowledge of global securities laws and the regulatory landscape for DeFi.
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<li>Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar membership in good standing.
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<li>Experience with cross-border tax structuring and offshore fund jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, BVI, Singapore, etc.).</li></ul></div>

Head of Legal

Aurora Prime Investment

<div>Job Purpose

Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to Aurora Prime Investment&rsquo;s senior leadership and subsidiaries to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks across investment and corporate activities, and support transactional, regulatory, and governance matters. The role requires commercial judgment, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage external counsel and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Advise senior management and the board on corporate, commercial, regulatory and contractual matters relevant to the firm&rsquo;s investment activities and corporate operations.</li>
<li>Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional documentation, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts, NDAs and related documents.</li>
<li>Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board and shareholder meeting materials, minute‑taking, statutory filings and maintenance of corporate records and registers.</li>
<li>Conduct legal due diligence for transactions and investments; prepare legal risk assessments and recommend remediation measures to mitigate identified risks.</li>
<li>Manage regulatory compliance matters: monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, advise on their operational impact and assist with implementation of practical compliance measures in coordination with internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Coordinate and instruct external counsel on litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations; oversee external legal budgets, deliverables and timelines.</li>
<li>Provide day‑to‑day legal support on employment, commercial disputes, real estate, intellectual property, data protection and other corporate matters as they arise.</li>
<li>Maintain organized legal files, precedents and templates; develop and update standard form agreements, playbooks and internal legal policies.</li>
<li>Deliver clear, actionable, commercially focused legal advice that balances risk mitigation with business objectives.</li>
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Qualifications &amp; Requirements
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<li>Qualified lawyer with an LLB, LLM or equivalent law degree and admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably within investment, funds, banking or corporate practice.</li>
<li>Practical experience and familiarity with UAE and GCC legal and regulatory frameworks is preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and transactional agreements.</li>
<li>Experience managing external counsel and overseeing dispute resolution or regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.</li>
<li>High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.</li>
<li>Proficiency with standard office software; experience with legal document management systems is an advantage.</li>
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Key Competencies
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<li>Commercial mindset with practical, business‑focused legal advice.</li>
<li>Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple matters concurrently.</li>
<li>Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Problem‑solving orientation and resilience in high‑pressure situations.</li>
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Job Context
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<li>Based in Dubai, UAE, reporting to senior management and working closely with the Chairman and operational teams.</li>
<li>Role operates within a small, high‑engagement investment firm requiring flexibility, cross‑functional collaboration and responsiveness to transaction and regulatory timelines.</li>
<li>May require occasional work beyond standard office hours to meet critical deadlines.</li></ul></div>

Senior Legal Officer / Legal Advisor

Hantec Trader

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 Principal accountabilities of the position
 
 
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 Provide day-to-day legal support, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
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 Draft, amend and review a broad range of commercial and legal agreements to support business operations.
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 Negotiate agreements with third parties, ensuring commercially sound outcomes while mitigating legal risk.
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 Manage document execution processes, ensuring contracts are properly signed, recorded, and filed in line with internal governance standards.
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 Coordinate with external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions where specialist advice is required.
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 Conduct basic legal research and provide clear, practical summaries to support decision-making.
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 Work closely with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Risk, HR, Finance, Marketing and Operations) to ensure legal considerations are embedded into business activities.
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 Identify legal risks and escalate where necessary, providing pragmatic and business-focused solutions.
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 Specific assignments/tasks of the position
 
 
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 Draft, review and amend agreements including NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and client-facing documentation.
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 Support negotiation of contracts with third parties (e.g. service providers, partners, affiliates), including tracking changes and managing version control.
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 Handle end-to-end document execution, including coordinating signatures, maintaining records, and ensuring proper filing within central repositories.
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 Maintain and organise legal documentation, ensuring easy accessibility and compliance with audit requirements.
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 Liaise with external counsel to obtain legal advice, coordinate instructions, and manage timelines and deliverables.
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 Conduct legal research on regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and jurisdiction-specific considerations.
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 Assist with the review of marketing materials and business initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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 Support internal teams by providing guidance on contractual terms, risks, and obligations.
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 Assist with corporate governance tasks, including preparation of basic resolutions and maintenance of statutory records.
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 Support dispute-related matters by gathering documentation and coordinating with relevant internal and external parties.
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 What we offer:
 
 
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 Annual Ticket Home
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 Annual Discretionary Bonus Pool &ndash; rewarding high performance
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 Monthly $100 Core Values Nominations &ndash; recognition for living our values
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 Quarterly Core Values Winner &ndash; exclusive dinner with our Directors
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 Yearly Core Values Champion &ndash; an all-inclusive paid work trip to one of our global offices
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 Work from Other Offices &ndash; flexibility to work remotely from our worldwide locations (at employee&rsquo;s expense)
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Legal Executive

Confidential

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 Role Summary
 
 
 The Legal Contracts Manager will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial and telecommunications agreements across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong experience in telecom, technology, and international commercial contracts, with particular focus on MVNO operations, wholesale agreements, roaming, interconnect, SaaS, vendor management, and regulatory alignment.
 
 
 The ideal candidate combines strong legal drafting skills with commercial awareness and the ability to work cross-functionally with business, technical, finance, procurement, and regulatory teams.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 Contract Drafting &amp; Negotiation
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements including:
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 MVNO and MNO partnership agreements
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 Wholesale telecom agreements
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 Roaming and interconnect agreements
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 SMS, A2P, voice, and messaging agreements
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 SaaS, cloud, and technology licensing agreements
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 Vendor, reseller, and distribution agreements
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 Data processing and privacy agreements
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 NDAs, SLAs, and procurement contracts
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 Lead contract negotiations with international carriers, aggregators, technology providers, and enterprise customers.
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 Ensure contractual protections around liability, indemnities, service levels, data privacy, IP rights, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations.
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 Legal &amp; Regulatory Support
 
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 Support legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Coordinate with external counsel on local law requirements, licensing, telecom regulations, and dispute matters.
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 Monitor developments in telecom, privacy, consumer protection, and digital communications regulations.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk and legal implications.
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 Contract Lifecycle Management
 
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 Maintain and improve contract management processes and templates.
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 Track key contractual obligations, renewals, termination rights, and compliance deadlines.
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 Support implementation and optimization of CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) systems.
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 Develop internal contracting policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures.
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 Business Partnership
 
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 Partner with Sales, Procurement, Product, Technology, Finance, and Operations teams to support commercial initiatives.
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 Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance while balancing risk and commercial objectives.
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 Support RFPs, strategic partnerships, and new market launches.
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 Risk Management &amp; Dispute Support
 
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 Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
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 Assist with pre-litigation disputes, claims management, and settlement negotiations.
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 Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 Required
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
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 Qualified lawyer or legal professional preferred.
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 5&ndash;10+ years of experience in commercial contracts, telecommunications, technology, or MVNO environments.
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 Strong experience negotiating international telecom and technology agreements.
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 Knowledge of:
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 MVNO business models
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 Roaming and interconnect structures
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 Data privacy regulations (GDPR and related frameworks)
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 Telecom regulatory environments
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
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 Fluent English communication skills.
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 Preferred
 
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 Experience working with multinational telecom operators or digital connectivity providers.
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 Familiarity with eSIM, IoT, CPaaS, fintech, or digital services ecosystems.
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 Experience with CLM platforms and legal operations processes.
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 Additional language skills are an advantage.
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 Key Competencies
 
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 Commercial acumen
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 Contract negotiation expertise
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 Risk assessment and mitigation
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 Cross-cultural communication
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 Attention to detail
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 Problem-solving mindset
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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 Strong organizational and project management skills
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Legal Contracts Manager

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