EMEA Legal Counsel

About Insight

The Role

Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide high-quality, timely, and commercially focused legal advice across all areas of the business
• Act as a subject matter expert on laws and regulations impacting Insight’s EMEA (primarily Gulf) operations
• Advise senior stakeholders on legal risk, governance, compliance, and strategic initiatives
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal audiences

Contracts & Commercial Matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• + Technology and cloud agreements
• + Reseller and distributor contracts
• + Services and solutions agreements
• + AI related services agreements
• Support contract governance and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Deliver training to internal teams on contract best practices

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across EMEA, including data protection (GDPR and local Gulf equivalents)
• Anticipate regulatory changes and proactively prepare the business to adapt
• Support development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Promote strong corporate governance and risk management practices

Dispute Resolution & Legal Projects

• Support and manage disputes, litigation, and investigations in the best interests of the business
• Lead or contribute to complex legal projects and transformation initiatives
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and third-party advisors

Team Contribution & Leadership

• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the function
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including cost optimisation and margin enhancement

Key Success Measures

• Delivery and execution of legal strategy aligned with business goals
• Ongoing compliance with local and international regulations
• Effective resolution of disputes and legal issues
• Successful contract execution enabling business transactions
• Contribution to margin improvement and cost efficiency
• Strong collaboration and team performance

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with a recognised legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
• Significant experience in a commercial legal role (in-house or private practice)
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, regulatory frameworks, and compliance
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to manage complex legal issues with sound judgement and pragmatism
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and business-focused
• Highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience working in-house within a multinational organisation
• Background in the technology, IT services, or cloud industry
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional legal environments across EMEA
• English and Arabic language skills
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience

What We’re Looking For

• A commercially minded legal professional who can balance risk with opportunity
• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and drives solutions
• A collaborative partner to the business with strong interpersonal skills
• A professional who can influence, mentor, and elevate the Legal function