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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE

<div>Region Counsel<p><br>
</p>This role has been designed as &lsquo;&rsquo;Onsite&rsquo; with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Who We Are:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today&rsquo;s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what&rsquo;s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>
Job Description:</b></p><p><br>
</p><p>HPE's Legal Department applies legal knowledge to complex business transactions. Our mission is to contribute to HPE's success by providing proactive, practical and timely legal advice and contractual support to enable our clients to achieve profitable growth and customer satisfaction. An integral part of HPE, Legal works in areas such as Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Ethics, Antitrust, Commercial Law and Litigation to name but a few.<br>
<br>
Job Description<br>
The suitable candidate will be an experienced commercial lawyer who can negotiate and execute key customer transactions for our expanding IT infrastructure and services business in our Middle East Country Group; the most significant country for HPE in the Country Group being Saudi Arabi.<br>
<br>
This role will focus on supporting our Sales Organisation and our Business Unit&rsquo;s (which includes our Compute, HPC &amp; AI, Networking &amp; Hybrid Cloud Services business units) on their most complex and important customer contracts, providing a high quality and efficient service to the business.<br>
<br>
The ideal candidate will have excellent commercial legal skills, be a strong communicator, a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment which focuses on innovation, execution and customers.<br>
<br>
The candidate will also be able to cover ad-hoc legal queries and provide succinct advice to the business on contractual disputes as well as be able to deal with a variety of legal issues on corporate transactions, regulatory, IT and technology matters.<br>
<br>
The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and will support colleagues on challenging legal transactions and will share knowledge and invest in the HPE business and our legal team. A focus on innovation, technology and culture are at the heart of the UKIMEA and wider HPE legal team.<br>
<br>
About the candidate<br>
Qualified Lawyer.<br>
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in law (albeit those candidates with less experience but with the right potential will also be considered).<br>
Experience and training with a top tier firm.<br>
Education, training and/or experience from any US and/or UK institutions is an advantage.<br>
Fluent in spoken and written English &amp; Arabic<br>
Experience in commercial transactions.<br>
Experience working in a western based multi-national company is an advantage.<br>
<br>
Team<br>
Our Geography Legal team sits across HPE&rsquo;s UKIMEA Geography and this role will report directly to the Senior Director &amp; Associate General Counsel of UKIMEA based in UK.<br>
<br>
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Values<br>
Extensive social benefits, flexible working hours, a competitive salary and shared values, make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world&acute;s most attractive employers. At HPE our goal is to provide equal opportunities, work-life balance and constantly evolving career opportunities.</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Additional Skills:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Conflict Resolution, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Law, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Legal Support, Long Term Planning {+ 5 more}<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
What We Can Offer You:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>
Health &amp; Wellbeing</b></p><p>
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.</p><p></p><p><b>
Personal &amp; Professional Development</b></p><p>
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have &mdash; whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.</p><p></p><p><b>
Unconditional Inclusion</b></p><p>
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Let's Stay Connected:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Job:</b></p>
Legal<p><b>
Job Level:</b></p>
Master<p><br>
</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.</b></p><p><br>
</p><p>HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>No Fees Notice &amp; Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer</b></p><p></p><p><i><br>
It has come to HPE&rsquo;s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammer impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.</i></p><p></p><p><i><br>
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors </i><b><i>will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. </i></b><i>The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.</i></p></div>

Region Counsel

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

<div>
 This role has been designed as &lsquo;&rsquo;Onsite&rsquo; with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Who We Are:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today&rsquo;s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what&rsquo;s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Job Description:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 HPE's Legal Department applies legal knowledge to complex business transactions. Our mission is to contribute to HPE's success by providing proactive, practical and timely legal advice and contractual support to enable our clients to achieve profitable growth and customer satisfaction. An integral part of HPE, Legal works in areas such as Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Ethics, Antitrust, Commercial Law and Litigation to name but a few.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The suitable candidate will be an experienced commercial lawyer who can negotiate and execute key customer transactions for our expanding IT infrastructure and services business in our Middle East Country Group; the most significant country for HPE in the Country Group being Saudi Arabi.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This role will focus on supporting our Sales Organisation and our Business Unit&rsquo;s (which includes our Compute, HPC &amp; AI, Networking &amp; Hybrid Cloud Services business units) on their most complex and important customer contracts, providing a high quality and efficient service to the business.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The ideal candidate will have excellent commercial legal skills, be a strong communicator, a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment which focuses on innovation, execution and customers.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The candidate will also be able to cover ad-hoc legal queries and provide succinct advice to the business on contractual disputes as well as be able to deal with a variety of legal issues on corporate transactions, regulatory, IT and technology matters.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and will support colleagues on challenging legal transactions and will share knowledge and invest in the HPE business and our legal team. A focus on innovation, technology and culture are at the heart of the UKIMEA and wider HPE legal team.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  About The Candidate
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Qualified Lawyer.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in law (albeit those candidates with less experience but with the right potential will also be considered).
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Experience and training with a top tier firm.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Education, training and/or experience from any US and/or UK institutions is an advantage.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Fluent in spoken and written English &amp; Arabic
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Experience in commercial transactions.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Experience working in a western based multi-national company is an advantage.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Team
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Our Geography Legal team sits across HPE&rsquo;s UKIMEA Geography and this role will report directly to the Senior Director &amp; Associate General Counsel of UKIMEA based in UK.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Values
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Extensive social benefits, flexible working hours, a competitive salary and shared values, make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world&acute;s most attractive employers. At HPE our goal is to provide equal opportunities, work-life balance and constantly evolving career opportunities.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Additional Skills:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Conflict Resolution, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Law, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Legal Support, Long Term Planning {+ 5 more}
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   What We Can Offer You:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Health &amp; Wellbeing
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Personal &amp; Professional Development
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have &mdash; whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Unconditional Inclusion
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Let's Stay Connected:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Job:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 Legal
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Job Level:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 Master
 <br/>
 <br/>
 HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  No Fees Notice &amp; Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <em>
  It has come to HPE&rsquo;s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammer impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
 <em>
  Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors
  <strong>
   will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process.
  </strong>
  The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
 </em>
</div>


Boeing

<div>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that&rsquo;s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Boeing Company is seeking an
 <strong>
  Executive
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Legal Counsel
 </strong>
 to serve as Boeing&rsquo;s lead lawyer in
 <strong>
  Saudi Arabia
 </strong>
 , based in
 <strong>
  Riyadh
 </strong>
 .
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Legal Counsel will be a member of The Boeing Company's Law and Global Compliance Department, under the Global Law Affairs group and a part of the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA) regional legal team.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Global Law Affairs (GLA) group consists of 17 attorneys who are located around the world, led by a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The GLA team works closely with their U.S.-based legal colleagues and this position will report to the Regional Counsel, based in Dubai, UAE.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This position will also work closely with the Boeing President for Saudi Arabia.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Position Responsibilities:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Advisory Responsibilities.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for providing advice and counsel to the company&rsquo;s business leaders located in Saudi Arabia on the full range of legal issues that may arise. This will include support to Boeing&rsquo;s Defense, Space and Security, Commercial Airplanes, and Global Services (comprising both defense and commercial) businesses, as well as related localization and industrial participation projects in the region.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Management.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Serve on the Boeing Saudi Arabia Leadership team, supported by legal support staff and regional paralegals based in Dubai, UAE and managing a budget for external counsel support. Joint Ventures/M&amp;A. Responsible for working together with Boeing M&amp;A attorneys on proposed joint ventures and acquisitions in the region and coordinating local law advice on all aspects of the above, including on appropriate business structures.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Compliance.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for managing the implementation of all applicable company policies in Saudi Arabia, including synchronizing company policies with local law limitations; for evaluating in-place compliance mechanisms, relative to the U.S., the relevant Saudi Arabia jurisdictions and any other applicable law; and for identifying any new compliance needs and developing/ implementing attendant processes, as required by the U.S. or other applicable law.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Investigations and Litigation.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for coordinating legal aspects of investigations in Saudi Arabia in conjunction with U.S. investigations and litigation counsel; interface with governmental organizations on legal issues.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Subsidiary Management.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Work together with U.S.-based counsel on corporate governance and registration requirements for the company's subsidiaries and branch offices in Saudi Arabia.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Labor and Employment.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for managing labor and employment matters for all business units in Saudi Arabia, working with local human resources team and U.S.-based Counsel. Representative matters may include employment disputes, compliance requirements for local and foreign hires, immigration and visa compliance for the latter, termination issues, and managing the temporary assignment of employees to international locations.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Contracts, Procurement, and Leasing.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for advising business personnel, functional personnel, and coordinating with U.S.-based Counsel regarding local contracting practices on matters including defense procurement, commercial procurement, non-production procurement, and real estate matters.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Regulatory.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for advising business personnel and coordinating with U.S.-based Counsel and Boeing&rsquo;s finance organization regarding regulatory matters in Saudi Arabia.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   The ideal candidate must communicate well in English and Arabic, both orally and in writing; must work well in a team environment with colleagues and clients spread across multiple time zones; and must possess a strong entrepreneurial streak that helps them find creative solutions for commercially complex problems.
  </li>
  <li>
   Whilst candidates who show strong experience both in-house and in private practice with one or more major international law firms would be strongly preferred, we will consider outstanding candidates who only have strong private practice experience.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Typical Education And Work Experience
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   The ideal candidate will have excellent academic qualifications with a J.D or equivalent from a reputable academic institution and preferably a bar qualification from one or more reputable common law jurisdictions. Minimum 10 years of professional experience, out of which at least 5 years of working in Saudi Arabia, is essential. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently based in Saudi Arabia.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Relocation:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 This position offers relocation within Saudi Arabia - subject to candidate eligibility.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Right to work:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Immigration support will not be provided.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This requisition is for a locally hired position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabia law.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Applications for this position will be accepted until
 <strong>
  Dec. 31, 2025
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Export Control Requirements:
 </strong>
 This is not an Export Control position.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Relocation
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Visa Sponsorship
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Shift
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Not a Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia)
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Equal Opportunity Employer:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world&rsquo;s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500  and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
</div>


Executive Legal Counsel, Saudi Arabia

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd

<p>Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link</p> EY MENA General Counsel Office - Legal Associate - Riyadh <p>Location: Riyadh</p><p>Other locations: Primary Location Only</p><p>Date: Oct 11, 2025</p><p>Requisition ID: </p><p>At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.</p><p>We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.</p><p>Join EY and help to build a better working world</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place. As a Legal Associate, you'll support us in making it happen. The General Counsel Office, the in-house legal function of this large Professional Services Organization is dedicated to the provision of world class in-house legal services to the organization's service lines and regions.</p><p>The GCO Associate will report to a MENA Legal Counsel and support the organization's member firms in MENA. The MENA region includes Saudi Arabia (KSA), UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. You'll be part of the region's legal team and is expected to provide services to the business across the region. This role will be based in Riyadh, KSA.</p><p>This is a role for a law degree graduate with up to 4 post qualification experience. Experience with domestic and international clients is a plus.</p><p><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver and assist in delivering legal advice and assistance in all practice areas of MENA including corporate and litigation</li><li>Draft and participate in commercial contracts negotiations with clients and service providers and elevate legal risks to management</li><li>Act as trusted advisor and develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders and team</li><li>Support legal function and team and promote the teamwork & cross-support working between the organization's in-house counsels within MENA and globally</li><li>Advise, draft and negotiating negotiate various legal related aspects of client matters including contracts, master service agreements and tenders</li><li>Assist in reviewing, amending and implementing changes to policies, procedures and standard documentation in light of legal developments</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and attributes for success</strong></p><ul><li>Unquestioned ethics, integrity and adherence to strict confidentiality</li><li>Pragmatic with strong business acumen</li><li>Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude</li><li>High level of self-confidence and energy</li><li>High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience</li><li>Degree in law (graduate, paralegal, associate level) or lawyer qualified to practice law in KSA</li><li>Up to 3 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a multi-national corporation or an international law firm in KSA</li><li>Attention to detail in all aspects</li><li>Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic</li><li>Developed commercial awareness with an outcome orientated approach</li><li>Ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and learn how to evaluate and negotiate contracts</li><li>Strong personal communication skills</li><li>Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects</li><li>The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlines</li><li>Strong teaming spirit with solid commitment to professionalism and flexibility in approach</li></ul><p><strong>Ideally, you will also have</strong></p><ul><li>People management and development experience</li></ul><p><strong>What we look for</strong></p><p>We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.</p><p><strong>What working for EY offers</strong></p><p>We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:</p><ul><li>Exposure to some of the greatest colleagues and clients in the industry</li><li>Support, feedback and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence</li><li>Career potential to grow both within the MENA region and globally</li><li>A culture that will encourage you to grow you skills and strengths for your own betterment as well as that or EY</li></ul><p>Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.</p><p>To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.</p><p><strong>EY </strong> Building a better working world</p><p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p><p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p><p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p>

EY MENA General Counsel Office - Legal Associate - Riyadh

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  This high-impact role requires strong expertise in contract negotiation, legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and public sector engagement, with a deep understanding of the Saudi legal and governmental landscape. The successful candidate will deliver strategic legal advice, manage risk, and support the company&rsquo;s growth and integrity in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
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HamdanGlobal

<p><b>We are hiring well experienced Legal Counsel for one of leading Ecommerce- SAAS platform in Riyadh, KSA</b></p><p><b>Legal Consular</b></p><p>1- Partnership Legal Track (5-7 Years Experience)<br/>You'll be critical in expanding the client&rsquo;s ecosystem by negotiating strategic deals with local and international partners, ensuring all agreements comply with Saudi and GCC market specificities.</p><p><b>You'll focus on:</b></p><p>Strategic partnerships with local payment gateways (e.g., Mada), shipping carriers, and logistics providers.</p><p>Technology integrations with Fintech and Embedded Finance partners and ensuring compliance with SAMA and other regional financial regulations.</p><p>Negotiating and localizing API Access, SDK, and App Market developer agreements for client&rsquo;s merchant ecosystem.</p><p>Structuring transactions with large social media and aggregator platforms relevant to the local e-commerce landscape.</p><p>2- Revenue Legal Track (10+ Years Experience / Associate General Counsel Level)<br/>You will craft enterprise deals and establish scalable legal frameworks to support client&rsquo;s key revenue streams, focusing on high-value merchants and platform growth in the region.</p><p><b>You'll focus on:</b></p><p>Complex Enterprise SaaS and platform agreements with major local merchants, government entities, and large conglomerates in line with Vision 2030 initiatives.</p><p>Architecting scalable legal frameworks, policies, and templates for merchant terms, billing, and dispute resolution across the platform.</p><p>Advising on legal aspects of new product launches (e.g., B2B wholesale, financing solutions) and their regulatory compliance in KSA.</p><p>Developing playbooks for the sales and account management teams to manage large-scale regional commercial relationships.</p><p>3 - Bonus Experience (Any Level)<br/>Direct experience working for a Saudi/GCC-based SaaS or Fintech company.</p><p>Expertise in ZATCA regulations, including E-Invoicing requirements for technology providers.</p><p>Experience with Sharia-compliant investment, financing, or contracting principles.</p><p>Litigation or dispute resolution experience in Saudi commercial courts or arbitration centers.</p><p>Experience managing or using a contract management platform, with knowledge of local signature standards.</p><p>Qualification:-</p><ul><li><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB)</b> from an accredited university.</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Bar), or bar admission in a recognized jurisdiction with strong GCC transactional experience.</li><li><b>7&ndash;12 years of legal experience</b>, preferably in SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, payments, or technology.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: &#65020;60,000.00 - &#65020;80,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have experience in Fintech or E - Commerce SAAS company ?</li><li>Are you a Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Bar), or bar admission in a recognized jurisdiction with strong GCC transactional experience ?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Legal : 10 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul>

Pearson

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 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Legal Director - MENAT will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing Pearson&rsquo;s affairs within the MENAT region and will be responsible for providing expert advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. The Legal Director - MENAT will work closely with senior management and other internal stakeholders to manage legal risk, protect Pearson&rsquo;s interests and support strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working internationally, and particular experience and a deep understanding of the MENAT region&rsquo;s legal and cultural landscape. Whilst the main focus of the role will be the MENAT region, the Legal Director - MENAT will also support on a broader scope of work (including across the wider EMEA region) as required.
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   Legal Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor and provide high-quality, accurate and timely legal advice to senior management and key stakeholders on a diverse range of legal and strategic matters, including contracts, commercial matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, product launches, partnerships and market expansions.
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   Commercial contracts: Draft, negotiate and proactively manage complex commercial arrangements whilst ensuring compliance with applicable laws and best practices. You will have broad experience of drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, sales and distribution agreements, marketing agreements and other legal documents, and supporting on government tenders.
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   Risk management: Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws, including proactively monitoring developments in laws, regulations, industry trends and best practices, and providing training and advice to business teams on the same. Identify and assess legal risks across business operations and offer proactive advice and mitigation strategies to manage risk.
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   Specialist legal support &ndash; Provide specialist legal support (including data privacy, disputes, IPR, labour law, marketing and advertising rules) to local business teams (such as HR, tax, finance and marketing) as required and work collaboratively with Pearson subject-matter experts where necessary.
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   Compliance: Partner with Pearson&rsquo;s Global Compliance Office and act as Local Compliance officer for the MENAT region, including by providing training (on topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and anti-trust) and supporting the implementation of Pearson policies.
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   Corporate governance: Act as a local governance representative for Pearson companies in the MENAT region. Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance practices are aligned with regional regulations, best practices, and internal policies.
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   Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing risk and advising the business.
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   Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships through the organisation and influence and collaborate effectively with a broad range of teams.
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   Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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   Strong leadership skills, ethical standards and professional integrity. Sets high standards of performance for self and others and demonstrates composure and resilience under difficult and challenging circumstances.
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   Experience of operating internationally, including particular experience and knowledge of the MENAT region and its legal systems, regulations and ways of working.
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   In-house counsel experience required. Law firm training and experience of working across several jurisdictions highly preferred.
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   Demonstrated experience of the areas listed, including supporting complex commercial arrangements, and advising senior business stakeholders on a broad range of legal and compliance matters in the MENAT region.
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 At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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 Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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 If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
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