Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Space42
Position: Legal Counsel (Space42)
Role Purpose
As Legal Counsel you will play a key role in providing commercially focused legal support to the business with a primary emphasis on drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are structured efficiently, legally sound and aligned with business objectives. Your role will help mitigate legal risks, support commercial decision‑making and contribute to the company’s growth in the AI‑powered space technology sector.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and finalize all forms of commercial agreements, including framework agreements, service and equipment procurement agreements, satellite capacity lease agreements, service provider agreements, consultancy contracts, agency‑type arrangements, MOUs, NDAs and any amendments, assignments or terminations.
- Provide solutions‑driven, commercially focused, and risk‑weighted advice in the best interests of the company.
- Create bespoke contract language and tailor agreement provisions with guidance from senior legal team members to satisfy internal and external client requirements or address special business situations.
- Support internal clients in contract negotiations and modify contract terms to ensure appropriate legal protection for the company, escalating risks to senior legal team members or the General Counsel as appropriate.
- Advise internal clients on the interpretation of contractual rights and obligations under existing agreements or proposed new provisions of law or regulation.
- Draft and negotiate intercompany agreements to support an appropriate group structure and intercompany trading and non‑trading arrangements.
- Advise on the provisions of and compliance with applicable Space
42 policies and procedures, assisting with internal compliance and sign‑off processes. - Provide legal assistance and advice on various legal issues such as commercial contracts, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, employment and governance.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with national and international laws, regulations and industry standards applicable to the space‑tech sector.
- Liaise with specialized external legal counsel when engaged.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 6 years of post‑qualification experience (PQE).
- Expertise in contract law.
- Intellectual property expertise is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, defense or telecommunications.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to provide strategic legal solutions.
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Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Space42
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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