The General Counsel will lead all legal matters across commercial, technology, and strategic partnerships, and will be instrumental in shaping agreements with international vendors, regional customers, and government-linked entities, while supporting the company's growth and investment trajectory.
Client Details
A well-established organisation with operations across the MENA region, offering a blend of software development, digital infrastructure, and strategic commercial services. The business maintains strong partnerships with global tech providers, supporting a diverse client base across enterprise and government sectors.
Description
* Draft, negotiate, and manage SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and data platform agreements.
* Advise on regional and international cloud compliance, data protection, and AI regulations.
* Lead legal negotiations with global tech vendors, resellers, and enterprise customers.
* Develop and maintain master subscription agreements and agile IT outsourcing contracts.
* Advise on data protection, cloud compliance, and technology regulations across jurisdictions.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders including strategy, product, and commercial teams to ensure legal alignment with business goals.
* Manage legal risk across commercial contracts, focusing on liability and subscription models.
* Manage external counsel relationships and mentor junior legal staff.
Job Offer
* Attractive compensation package.
* Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.
* Strong experience in commercial technology law, ideally with exposure to cloud, SaaS, and data platforms.
* Background in international law firms or multinational tech companies preferred.
* Proven track record negotiating international tech agreements and customer-facing contracts.
* Strong understanding of KSA legal frameworks and regional regulatory environments.
* Experience working with subscription models, AI-injected solutions, and digital platforms.
* Practical, hands-on approach to legal problem-solving and contract drafting.
* Arabic language skills are a plus but not mandatory.