Lead Counsel, Middle East & North

Lead Counsel, Middle East & North Africa

We are seeking experienced attorneys to support a global Fortune 500 automobile manufacturer near Detroit.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience for a highly well‑known and respected corporation.

Join to apply for the Lead Counsel, Middle East & North Africa role at Axiom.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders on cross-border transactions, organizational changes, third-party arrangements, and a variety of commercial agreements used across the region.

• Provide guidance on privacy, data governance, and information‑handling practices, including the review of internal and external notices, data‑related obligations, and incident‑response requirements.

• Partner with compliance and operational teams to navigate regulatory frameworks, assess legal risk, and ensure adherence to applicable regional laws, including those relating to consumer protections, competition, and product‑related requirements.

• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient clinical operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with 10+ years of experience and working knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements applicable in regional markets.

• Background in corporate and commercial law with experience supporting businesses operating across the Middle East and North Africa; experience in the GCC is highly valued.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and advisory skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and balance multiple priorities.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is strongly preferred.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $200,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401(k) and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on‑site presence.

Job Details

• Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

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Employment type:

Full‑time

• Job function:
Legal

• Industries:
Law Practice

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at  and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Privacy Notice

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at

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