Lawyer

YAZ Media is a strategic digital media agency trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and leading government entities. We operate through four powerhouse departments—Marketing, Production, Technology, and PR delivering end-to-end digital capabilities at global standards.

We craft corporate communications, social-first content, commercial production, and digital experiences that people actually engage with, creating meaningful connections between brands and audiences. With over 10 years of experience, we have partnered with 200+ businesses, including SMEs, Fortune 500 companies, and high-level government entities across the Middle East and beyond. Our aim is simple: to be the region’s most reliable digital and social agency, known for innovative, strategic, and truly impactful work.

Provide legal advisory and compliance support to the organization on a freelance, case-by-case basis, ensuring adherence to UAE laws and regulations. Responsible for contract drafting and review, client dispute resolution, legal risk management, debt recovery, and providing strategic legal guidance to support business operations and protect the company's interests. The consultant will be engaged as required for specific legal matters, projects, disputes, and advisory assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate client service agreements, retainers, production agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and risk exposure arising from client engagements.
• Handle client disputes, contractual disagreements, payment recovery matters, and commercial claims while protecting the company's interests.
• Draft legal notices, demand letters, settlement agreements, and responses to legal claims or complaints.
• Provide legal guidance on advertising, marketing, digital media, content creation, influencer partnerships, and promotional campaigns in accordance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including copyrights, trademarks, licensing rights, content ownership, and usage rights for creative assets.
• Review campaign terms and conditions, promotional materials, and client deliverables to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
• Support debt recovery efforts and coordinate with external legal representatives when legal action is required against clients or third parties.
• Assist in dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and settlement discussions to avoid unnecessary litigation where possible.
• Provide legal advice on social media content, digital marketing activities, consumer protection regulations, and advertising compliance requirements.
• Assess and manage legal risks associated with media production, content distribution, talent agreements, influencer engagements, and sponsorship arrangements.
• Represent the company's legal interests in communications with clients, regulatory authorities, and external legal counsel.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, legal processes, and best practices to support business operations and client engagement activities.

• Minimum 5 years of experience advising media, advertising, marketing, digital, creative, or production companies.
• Demonstrated experience in handling client disputes, commercial claims, debt recovery, contract enforcement, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong understanding of UAE media regulations, commercial transactions, intellectual property rights, and digital marketing compliance.
• Experience supporting agencies managing corporate, government, and multinational client accounts.