To direct and oversee MBZUAI’s legal advisory, representation, and compliance requirements and services; data protection requisites; and risk identification, management, and mitigation requirements. The role will ensure MBZUAI receives timely and sound legal advice to guide decision‑making, protect its interests, and mitigate legal risk; and operate an organization‑wide risk management framework that identifies, manages, and mitigates all types of business risks including financial, intangible, physical, technological, and operational risks.

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to MBZUAI on a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, intellectual property (IP), academic and industrial research collaborations, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and horizon scan to remain updated on laws, regulations, and industry tren...