InterSystems Corporation is a privately held software company with a track record of 46 years of consistent growth and profitability. We view hiring, developing, and retaining the best people as key to our record of success along with a reasonable work life balance. Visit www.intersystems.com for a description of our products and a list of partners.
Job Summary:
The Senior Counsel (Middle East) will provide legal support from InterSystems’ Dubai office for the Middle East region.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work out of Dubai, UAE office
- Primarily responsible for all legal issues effecting InterSystems in the region, including:
- Software licenses, solution agreements and other customer contracts
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Teaming agreements and associated prime contracts and subcontracts
- Consulting agreements with independent contractors and statements of work thereunder
- Vendor compliance with InterSystems’ policies
- Employment matters, as applciable
- Real estate matters
- Corporate maintenance in local jurisdictions
- Regulatory compliance
- Manage large, government procurements of healthcare technology and then assist the project managers in managing the lifecycles of these complex agreements, including contract changes and amendments
- Work with and manage outside counsel
- Ensure compliance with internal processes regarding pricing, approval, and other requirements
- Assist in ensuring compliance with external requirements, statutes and standards related to healthcare information technology, data protection, and other areas
- Assist in completing, filing, and sourcing ancillary documents for transactions, such as insurance certificates, tax certifications, and corporate registrations
- Perform special projects as requested
Job Qualifications:
- Qualified legal practitioner with a current practicing certificate, authorized to work in Dubai
- At least 8 years of relevant legal experience required, including work in the Middle East
- Experience with large government procurements, preferably in health care
- Software or other high tech experience required, healthcare experience a plus
- Proven ability to effectively manage outside counsel
Required Skills:
- Sound decision making skills, business acumen, and legal judgment
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to vary communication style to effectively communicate locally and with non-native English speakers
- Ability to triage multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Ability to work remotely and independently from the head office and legal department in the dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment of a privately-held company
- Inform stakeholders about work progress and outcomes
- Ability to develop creative and non-traditional solutions
- Understand how legal issues impact the "big picture"
- Multiple language competencies are a plus, including Arabic
Travel within the region will be required and, occasionally, outside the region. Must be allowed to live and work in Dubai.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business. Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries. What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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