Corporate Counsel, Commercial Legal - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Description

Overview Of The Role

Responsibilities

• Advise on KSA and broader Middle East laws, regulations, and procedures, and draft, negotiate, and advise on strategic technology service agreements with commercial and public sector customers and partners.
• Provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance to executives and business teams on matters related to the sale of cloud-based, on-premises, and professional services across the region.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including privacy, government affairs, security, and compliance to ensure agreements are consistent with internal policies, and provide support on existing contracts and any potential disputes.
• Contribute to the development of legal training materials, support responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and actively participate in cross-regional team projects and the ongoing development of the EMEA Commercial Legal team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or as in-house commercial counsel within a large organization operating in the Middle East, with substantial experience in KSA commercial and technology contracting.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing, AI, data privacy, and intellectual property laws, with knowledge of Islamic Sharia law and public procurement processes.
• Outstanding legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Business fluency in both Arabic and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer within a major jurisdiction and/or KSA.
• Master's Degree; an LLM or additional studies in an English-speaking country is a plus.
• Experience with US revenue recognition standards and exposure to public procurement activities.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with demanding internal clients and develop innovative legal solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.