WE ARE HIRING | LEGAL DIRECTOR – COMMERCIAL & JOINT VENTURES
üìç Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
üè¢ Industry: Artificial Intelligence / Technology
üíº Employment Type: Full-Time
A2ML Recruiting is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Legal Director (Commercial & JV) on behalf of a leading international artificial intelligence company in Saudi Arabia.
This is a senior, hands-on legal position offering direct exposure to senior management and responsibility for commercial legal matters, corporate transactions, joint ventures and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's business operations, strategic partnerships and continued growth in the Saudi market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial & Contractual
•⁠ ⁠Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing, software, SaaS, service, distribution and partnership agreements.
•⁠ ⁠Lead contractual negotiations with clients, suppliers and strategic partners.
•⁠ ⁠Provide practical legal advice on commercial transactions and contractual risks.
Corporate Transactions & Joint Ventures
•⁠ ⁠Lead the legal structuring, drafting and execution of joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
•⁠ ⁠Prepare and negotiate shareholders' agreements, MOUs, investment agreements and corporate governance documentation.
•⁠ ⁠Support corporate restructuring, entity establishment and strategic business initiatives.
•⁠ ⁠Conduct legal due diligence and manage transaction documentation.
Regulatory & Compliance
•⁠ ⁠Advise on Saudi Arabian corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements affecting technology and AI businesses.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with applicable data protection, intellectual property and technology regulations.
•⁠ ⁠Advise senior management on regulatory developments and legal risks.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
•⁠ ⁠Approximately 10–12 years of relevant legal experience.
•⁠ ⁠Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Legal Counsel, Principal Corporate Counsel, Corporate Counsel or equivalent level.
•⁠ ⁠Law degree from a recognised UK or US university.
•⁠ ⁠Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
•⁠ ⁠Current experience working in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with exposure to international markets.
•⁠ ⁠Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, joint ventures and technology licensing.
•⁠ ⁠Background within a leading international technology company, multinational corporation or reputable international law firm.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
•⁠ ⁠Experience with globally recognised technology organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Cisco, SAP or comparable companies will be highly desirable.
•⁠ ⁠UK or US legal qualification is an advantage.
•⁠ ⁠Strong knowledge of Saudi corporate and regulatory frameworks is essential.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
•⁠ ⁠We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded legal professional with international exposure, strong knowledge of the Saudi market and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters.
•⁠ ⁠The successful candidate must be hands-on, confident in negotiations and comfortable working directly with senior management in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.
üì© Apply now!
Interested and qualified professionals are invited to submit their updated CV through LinkedIn or email: [email protected]
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