Global Legal Director - Strategy, Compliance & Risk

Webook; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Webook is seeking a Legal Director to lead all legal affairs, guiding risk management and compliance across regions. You will partner with executives to enable growth while ensuring regulatory adherence and robust corporate governance.

Role involves drafting complex contracts, managing external counsel, and shaping internal policies. You will mentor the legal team and collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, and Product to navigate global regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory; Master’s in Law (LLM) is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably within tech, digital platforms, or multinational environments.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor contracts, partnerships, SaaS agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment contracts, SLAs, etc.).
• Monitor updates in local and international regulations (KSA, UAE, Jordan, Morocco, UK).
• Ensure compliance relating to labor law, data protection, IP, and corporate structuring; develop internal policies and compliance frameworks.
• Lead company-wide risk assessments; manage external counsel and dispute resolution when required.
• Oversee registrations, renewals, licensing, and entity management across all countries of operation; collaborate with HR/Finance/BD.

Skills

Legal strategy

Governance

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Education

LLB mandatory

LLM preferred

Job description

Webook is seeking a Legal Director to lead all legal affairs, guiding risk management and compliance across regions. You will partner with executives to enable growth while ensuring regulatory adherence and robust corporate governance.

Role involves drafting complex contracts, managing external counsel, and shaping internal policies. You will mentor the legal team and collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, and Product to navigate global regulations.