Senior Corporate Counsel
Riyadh
EmployerUndisclosed employer
LocationRiyadh
Job typeFull-time
FieldLegal
Experience10+ years
Posted2026-10-29
Job description
The Senior Corporate Counsel joins the employer's Legal team and works with cross‑functional groups both internally and externally on regulatory and compliance matters in the Middle East. Reports to the London‑based Head of Privacy, EMEA and is based in Dubai. Partners closely with Employment Legal, Global Ethics & Integrity, Cybersecurity Legal and departments such as Security, Technology & Product, Government Affairs, Compliance, Communications, Marketing and Employee Success. The role demands strategic thinking, delivery under tight deadlines in a fast‑growing environment, and a collaborative, kind, and humorous attitude.
Requirements
- Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited university
- licensed to practice law in the UAE, another GCC jurisdiction, or the EU/UK
- minimum 10 years of legal experience
- ability to work under tight deadlines
- experience in highly regulated sectors such as financial services, healthcare, or public sector preferred
- familiarity with global and regional data, cybersecurity, and AI regulatory frameworks
- knowledge of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and regional anti‑corruption laws
- experience advising on AI‑related legal issues a plus
- exceptional negotiation and drafting skills
- strong attention to detail and legal reasoning
- excellent verbal and written communication
- comfort using AI tools in daily work
- proactive mindset toward AI‑enabled legal process improvement.
Skills
CybersecurityArabic languageSalesWorking under pressureCompliance
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