• Fully remote role
• Arabic‑speaking counsel tasked with global growth and strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a publicly listed, globally diversified electronics and systems manufacturer. With operations spanning dozens of countries and a mission to deliver safer, healthier world‑class solutions, they offer a dynamic, innovation‑driven culture grounded in integrity, accountability and teamwork. With a strong and growing presence in EMEA and appetite for new jurisdictional growth, this is an opportunity to join a business serious about regional expansion and strategic impact.

Job Description

The In‑House Legal Counsel will be:

• Leading, negotiating and drafting purchase, sale, distribution and service contracts across the Middle East.
• Advising on and executing market entry into new jurisdictions: researching regulatory regimes, establishing legal entities, ensuring corporate maintenance.
• Overseeing public procurement matters and ensuring compliance with local bid regulations across MEA.
• Managing distribution/service agreements, supply‑chain legal risks and third‑party relationships.
• Coordinating with local counsel in relevant countries to support in commercial, dispute resolution, and regulatory investigations.
• Providing strategic legal input to senior regional leadership on risk, compliance and growth initiatives.
• Maintaining corporate governance, entity management and legal filings for jurisdictions across MEA.
• Supporting internal stakeholders (sales, operations, commercial) with legal advice to drive business outcomes while mitigating risk.

The Successful Applicant

The In‑House Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years' PQE (post‑qualification experience) in corporate/commercial law.
• Arabic fluent (speaking and writing) and comfortable operating across the Middle East.
• Familiarity with MEA region regulatory environments, or at least exposure to working with local counsel in those jurisdictions.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and commercial legal skills (distribution, service, procurement).
• Experience of establishing entities, managing international corporate maintenance and local regulatory entry.
• Comfortable with dispute resolution strategy and coordinating with external counsel.

What's on Offer

• Fully remote role.
• Competitive salary of £75,000‑£90,000
• Opportunity to drive legal strategy for growth in the MEA region at an established global business.
• Be part of a team culture grounded in innovation, integrity and collaboration, with exposure to senior leadership and cross‑regional work.
• You will be the key legal interface for MEA and can build the region's footprint, working with a global team and local councils across many jurisdictions.

If you're an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.