Back to search

General Counsel - SaaS, Cloud & Commercial Tech Contracts

International Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • Must have experience in tech law, SaaS & cloud deals across MENA & globally
  • Lead legal strategy in a fast-scaling, multi-entity tech firm

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.
Contact
Areej Mahmood
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6858174
Phone number
+971 4709 0358

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Technology & Telecoms
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Areej Mahmood
Consultant phone
+971 4709 0358
Job reference
JN-102025-6858174