Legal Director

Super Experience for Information Technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Legal Director to manage all legal affairs and provide strategic guidance. The role involves overseeing compliance with local and international laws, managing contracts, and leading the legal team. The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree along with extensive experience in corporate law, risk management, and contract negotiation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate law and legal strategy.
• Proven track record in managing legal risks and compliance.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of legal strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee risk management and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts.

Skills

Legal Strategy Development

Risk Management

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.comis Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.

Role Overview

The Legal Director will lead and manage all legal affairs across the company, providing strategic guidance, risk management, and legal oversight to support business growth. This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure full compliance with local and international laws, while enabling smooth commercial operations across multiple regions.

1. Legal Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement the company’s overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Oversee corporate governance and ensure legal compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.

2. Contracts & Commercial Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor contracts, partnerships, SaaS agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment contracts, SLAs, etc.).
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and comply with relevant laws.
• Establish contract templates, workflows, and approval processes.

3. Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor updates in local and international regulations (KSA, UAE, Jordan, Morocco, UK).
• Ensure compliance related to labor law, data protection, intellectual property, and corporate structuring.
• Develop internal policies, guidelines, and compliance frameworks.

4. Risk Management

• Lead company-wide risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage external counsel and ensure high-quality legal support where needed.
• Handle dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement strategies when required.

5. Corporate Affairs

• Oversee company registrations, renewals, licensing, and entity management across all countries of operation.
• Support HR with employment law matters, policy compliance, contract reviews, and regulatory guidance.
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Development on contract structures, commercial agreements, compliance checks, and risk reviews for new partnerships or market expansions.
• Assist internal teams (HR, BD, Operations, Tech, Marketing) in navigating legal requirements related to their functions.

6. Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the legal team.
• Train internal departments on legal topics (contracts, privacy, labor law, compliance, etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Tech, Marketing, and Operations.