General Counsel - SaaS, Cloud & Commercial Tech Contracts

Michael Page; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a legal professional to lead legal strategy within a fast-scaling tech firm. Key responsibilities include drafting and managing SaaS and cloud agreements, advising on data protection regulations, and collaborating with various internal teams. Candidates should have strong experience in commercial technology law, ideally in the MENA region, with proven skills in negotiating international tech agreements. Arabic skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial technology law 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy in a fast-scaling, multi-entity tech firm.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage SaaS and cloud agreements.
• Advise on data protection and compliance regulations.

Skills

Commercial technology law

Negotiation of tech agreements

Cloud compliance

Data protection regulations

Job description

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

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