Senior Legal Counsel Data Privacy & Technology Contracts
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What you'll do
- Draft and negotiate SaaS, software licensing, cloud and other technology agreements with clients, vendors and resellers
- Assess RFP terms, explain contractual risks to business teams and recommend practical ways to reduce them
- Maintain legal templates and playbooks, and lead the organization’s data governance policies and notices
- Run privacy compliance work, including training, data subject requests, breach response and the DPO liaison function
- Advise on software licensing, product IP and trademark issues, and support diligence for deals and partnerships
What you bring
- A recognized law degree, plus six to eight years of post-qualification technology law experience
- At least three years in an in-house legal role and a record negotiating complex, high-value technology deals
- Hands-on privacy program experience covering GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and HIPAA
- Experience advising large companies across cultures and jurisdictions
Who this fits
This senior counsel role suits a commercially minded attorney who can turn complex legal issues into clear business guidance. The position is onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
From the employer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in technology contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property to join our Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise advising on SaaS agreements, GDPR/CCPA compliance, open-source licensing, and M&A transactions within complex, cross-cultural corporate environments. This role requires a commercially minded attorney who can translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance.
Technology Contracts & Commercial Agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of technology-related agreements including SaaS, EULAs, Master Service Agreements, Software Licensing, Cloud Agreements, OEM, and Joint Development Agreements.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations with enterprise clients, vendors, data providers, and resellers, ensuring favorable and risk-appropriate terms.
• Review and evaluate RFP terms and conditions; advise business teams on legal and contractual risk, offering practical mitigation strategies.
• Revamp and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for the legal team.
Data Privacy & Compliance
• Lead implementation and ongoing management of the company's Data Governance Framework, including policies, notices, and agreement amendments.
• Manage the Data Protection Officer (DPO) function, serving as the primary privacy liaison internally and with regulators.
• Drive GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA compliance programs across the organization, including training, data subject request handling, and breach response.
• Align data protection practices with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC standards.
Intellectual Property & Open-Source Compliance
• Advise on IP strategy for new product releases, including patent analytics and IP checklist reviews.
• Provide counsel on open-source software licensing compliance (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, Apache) for use, contribution, and acquisition scenarios.
• Manage trademark matters including classification searches and infringement case support.
M&A & Strategic Transactions
• Support due diligence and risk assessment for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks through representations, warranties, indemnities, and protective contractual mechanisms.
• Collaborate with external counsel on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.
Requirements
Education
• LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution; postgraduate or specialization in IP or technology law is a strong advantage.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US, CIPP/E, or equivalent) from IAPP is highly preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 6–8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in technology law, with at least 3 years in an in-house corporate legal role.
• Proven track record working with Fortune 500 / large conglomerate companies in cross-cultural and multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation for complex, high-value technology deals.
• Hands-on experience implementing data privacy programs under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA.
Skills & Competencies
• Deep expertise in software licensing, SaaS contracting, and cloud computing agreements.
• Strong knowledge of open-source compliance frameworks and OSS license obligations.
• Ability to manage external counsel effectively, including budget and matter oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in plain business language.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a commercial orientation.
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