Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel – KSA

Apple - Saudi - Riyadh
You’ll be working closely with the legal function’s worldwide subject-matter guides on Saudi law issues and advising other stakeholders as well. You will need to have strong legal knowledge on a broad range of issues relating to Apple’s products and services. The successful candidate must be a Saudi or GCC National and have strong business acumen, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to navigate tasks with lots of uncertainties and work with multiple stakeholders. You will lead your work with a mindset of enabling the business (while managing the legal risks). You must be highly motivated, proactive, highly collaborative, able to continuously learn and develop a deep understanding of any issues that may impact Apple’s business, highly adaptable in a dynamic work environment and able to adjust your communication style based on the audience you are addressing. You are expected to always be up to date on the latest legal developments. You may be required to engage with regulators and policymakers to support and advocate for Apple’s business in KSA. Soft skills are key to your success in this role including but not limited to critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and networking. Travel is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Law, LL.B, JD or equivalent law degree.
  • Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
  • 6+ years of experience at an international law firm and/or in-house at a multinational company.
  • Deep expertise and understanding of laws and regulations in the Kingdom.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Saudi bar admission preferred but not essential.
  • Strong legal knowledge of a broad range of issues relating to Apple’s products and services.
  • Experience in emerging markets.
  • Experience working with government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders in the region.
  • Proven ability to advise on complex legal and regulatory issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment on time sensitive issues.
  • Keen interest in regional developments and public policy issues.
  • At Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.
Post date: 28 Sha'ban 1446 - Today
Publisher: Apple jobs
Post date: 28 Sha'ban 1446 - Today
Publisher: Apple jobs