Our client, a top international law firm are currently looking to recruit a Lawyer with 5+ years PQE, to join the Telecoms, Media & Technology (TMT) team in their Dubai office.The role is wide-ranging, and will include:

• supporting clients with their material and strategically important outsourcing and commercial contracts
• supporting clients with their technology products, services and e-commerce;
• supporting clients with their data needs, including advising on data structuring and strategy and compliance requirements;
• supporting clients with their telecommunications regulatory requirements.
• developing ongoing relationships with an existing client base as well as involvement in identifying and pitching for new opportunities;
• developing close working relationships within the Middle East practice and as part of an international team across our network of offices across multiple jurisdictions; and
• taking an active role in our sector-focused campaigns and the development of our innovative products and services.

BackgroundThis represents an exciting opportunity for the right individual. This firm has a leading international practice with TMT lawyers operating across the globe. The practice works with clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including technology products and services, financial services, life sciences and energy.This is a dynamic team where every team member can truly make his or her own mark. This hire will offer the successful candidate the opportunity for early stage responsibility in a highly supportive and collaborative environment across a range of areas including project and strategic advisory work, developing client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, working across our international client base and with our international offices in a sector focussed way, and supporting the development of more junior team members.The Candidate RequiredThe successful candidate will:

• have gained experience in a firm with an established outsourcing, commercial contracts, technology, and data protection practice, ideally with part of that experience gained in the Middle East and/or working for Middle East clients;
• have a strong grounding in those areas;
• be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and willing to contribute to the development of junior team members. Demonstrable experience supervising junior team members will be required;
• be technically excellent and exercise good commercial judgment;. In-house experience, whether on a permanent or on a secondment basis would be preferred particularly within a technology, telecoms or financial services organization).
• be receptive to different ways of working in a fast-paced environment, including a willingness to take ownership of work and to contribute to various aspects of the team's practice and client relationships;
• have strong inter-personal skills and be comfortable with client-facing responsibilities and being able to work independently; and
• have an interest in being part of an international practice with a global outlook.

CompanyWho We Arelegal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.We don\'t accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.Share this jobApply for Telecoms, Media and Technology LawyerFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredAre you a UK or US qualified lawyer? requiredYesNoEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI\'d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI\'d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.\xc2\xa9 2011 - 2024 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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