In-House Counsel

Provide legal guidance across the entire Orevida ecosystem. From corporate structuring and M&A transactions to employment contracts, IP protection, and regulatory compliance, you will be the internal legal advisor that keeps a rapidly scaling conglomerate operating within the law while moving at startup speed.

Orevida operates across multiple jurisdictions with a growing portfolio of companies. You will review contracts, support deal closings, ensure compliance with local regulations, and build the legal templates and frameworks that enable the organization to scale without legal friction.

This is a contract role designed for an experienced lawyer who enjoys the breadth of in-house work and wants exposure to private equity, technology, media, and international business law simultaneously.

Competitive retainer + ORE allocation + Orevida membership + Path to full-time based on portfolio growth.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Support M&A transactions: term sheets, share purchase agreements, due diligence coordination.
• Advise on corporate structuring across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, EU, international).
• Manage intellectual property protection: trademarks, domain names, brand assets.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, UAE data protection law).
• Draft and maintain employment contracts, contractor agreements, and policies.
• Build a library of legal templates for recurring ecosystem needs.
• Liaise with external law firms for specialized or jurisdiction-specific matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience, with at least 2 years in-house or in corporate/M&A practice.
• Qualified lawyer (bar admission in relevant jurisdiction).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of corporate structuring, M&A, and investment documentation.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR and international equivalents).
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice, not just risk flags.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with UAE company law or DIFC/ADGM regulations.
• Background in technology, IP, or digital asset regulation.
• Familiarity with employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
• German or Arabic language capabilities for local regulatory matters.

Cross-Sector Impact

You will not just work on one product. At Orevida, your work impacts ventures across every sector simultaneously. Every system you build, every process you improve, every creative you produce compounds across the entire ecosystem.

ORE Compensation

Performance bonuses in ORE profit‑participation units tied to ecosystem growth.

Full Membership

Complete access to the Orevida members platform, network, and events.

Move between sectors as you grow. Your career has no ceiling. It has an ecosystem.