Practical Information:
Location: Dubai | Scope: Middle East | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Contract type: Full-time | Reporting to: Group Legal Department | Language requirements:Fluent Arabic and English
This newly created role will strengthen the local legal presence supporting SoftwareOne’s business in Dubai and across the Middle East. You will work with colleagues in the region while remaining connected to a wider international Legal team, sharing knowledge and contributing to matters that extend beyond individual countries. As Legal Counsel for UAE & Middle East, you will take responsibility for day-to-day legal matters within SoftwareOne’s Dubai subsidiary and support other entities in the region. You will advise business stakeholders, negotiate commercial and technology-related contracts, and coordinate with Group Legal, Data Protection, Compliance and external legal advisers.
Key responsibilities
Job Requirements * A master’s degree in law or an equivalent legal qualification. * Knowledge of contract law and the ability to draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements. * Commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. * A structured, responsive and solution-oriented approach to managing priorities and stakeholder expectations. * Awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to the Middle East, including public-sector requirements. * Fluency in Arabic and English, enabling you to work with local and international stakeholders. * Office Presence: Local presence is required when engaging with the Dubai office, business stakeholders or authorities. * Nice To Have: + Experience with software licensing, technology or IT-services agreements. + Exposure to data protection or technology-related regulatory frameworks. + French-language capability.
What we offer
Company description SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.
Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.
Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.
