Commercial Corporate Counsel - KSA

Salesforce, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a high-performing Corporate Counsel for its Commercial Legal team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to support growth in the Kingdom and Middle East.

The role advises on KSA and ME laws, negotiates technology service agreements with public and private sector customers, collaborates with privacy, security and compliance teams, and helps develop training and responses to RFIs/RFPs. Fluency in Arabic and English, 5+ PQE, and strong drafting/negotiation skills are required, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in a top firm or in-house in the Middle East, with KSA contracting experience.
• Expertise in cloud computing, AI, data privacy, IP, and Islamic Sharia knowledge.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on KSA and ME laws and draft/negotiates strategic tech service agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on cloud, on-prem, and professional services sales across the region.
• Collaborate with privacy, government affairs, security, and compliance teams.
• Develop legal training materials and support RFIs/RFPs and cross-regional projects.

Skills

KSA Law

Commercial Contracting

Cloud & AI

Arabic & English

Job description

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Legal - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Overview of the Role: Salesforce is looking for a high-performing, results-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our Commercial Legal team in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of our continued growth in the Middle East and the establishment of our Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, this role will provide innovative, trusted, and world-class legal support to advance and protect Salesforce's interests across the region. With Agentforce woven into every layer of our platform, you will play a critical role in enabling business growth in one of our most strategically important markets. Responsibilities:* Advise on KSA and broader Middle East laws, regulations, and procedures, and draft, negotiate, and advise on strategic technology service agreements with commercial and public sector customers and partners.* Provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance to executives and business teams on matters related to the sale of cloud-based, on-premises, and professional services across the region.* Collaborate closely with internal teams including privacy, government affairs, security, and compliance to ensure agreements are consistent with internal policies, and provide support on existing contracts and any potential disputes.* Contribute to the development of legal training materials, support responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and actively participate in cross-regional team projects and the ongoing development of the EMEA Commercial Legal team.Required Qualifications:* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or as in-house commercial counsel within a large organization operating in the Middle East, with substantial experience in KSA commercial and technology contracting.* Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing, AI, data privacy, and intellectual property laws, with knowledge of Islamic Sharia law and public procurement processes.* Outstanding legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in both Arabic and English.* Business fluency in both Arabic and English.Preferred Qualifications:* Qualified lawyer within a major jurisdiction and/or KSA.* Master's Degree; an LLM or additional studies in an English-speaking country is a plus.* Experience with US revenue recognition standards and exposure to public procurement activities.* Proven ability to build strong working relationships with demanding internal clients and develop innovative legal solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.Posting StatementSalesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.