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Lead Counsel, Global Public Sector

United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom, Dubai Employment contract · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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At Scale AI, we are powering the leading AI models and pioneering the next era of advanced AI systems for the world's largest enterprises and forward-thinking governments. You will join a solutions-oriented legal team in a place where a healthy culture meets high standards and the ambition to shape the future of AI. You will help grow Scale's Global Public Sector business across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. While work variety is guaranteed, in your role you will primarily help build and deploy a range of Generative and Agentic AI systems that deliver real-world impact for governments and public sector entities.

Job Responsibility

  • Drive Scale AI's international expansion by enabling market entry and operations outside the US, particularly in support of the Global Public Sector team
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with global entities, including Sovereign AI deals, master services agreements, and bespoke software development agreements
  • Manage complex public tenders as a prime, subcontractor, or consortium partner
  • Counsel on privacy and emerging regulatory requirements
  • Design, implement, and iterate on policies and processes to manage legal and business risk
  • Partner within Legal and across functions and geographies, proactively delivering solutions that move the business forward

Requirements

  • UK, common law, or EU legal qualification with substantial experience working on English law matters
  • 7+ years PQE in the technology sector across leading law firms, in-house, or government
  • Solid commercial and IP legal skills combined with strong business and technical acumen
  • Extensive experience negotiating complex SaaS and bespoke software development agreements
  • Experience with government engagements and public procurement processes
  • Familiarity with EU law
  • Passion for partnering with Sales and developing practical, risk-optimised solutions
  • A collaborative, low-ego approach to working across the organisation on projects large and small
  • An ability to prioritise and the willingness to embrace new challenges as part of a fluid scope of work

Nice to have

  • Experience with legal issues related to AI, including emerging AI regulatory requirements
  • Privacy counselling and regulatory compliance experience
  • Experience working at or closely with GCC-based governments and enterprises
  • Proficiency in Arabic

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