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</h1></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Publication Date: Oct 8, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Ref. No: 537894
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location:
Dubai, AE Riyadh, SA
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>About Atos Group 


Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. 


The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. 
Role Overview: As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects. 


Job Location: Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE 


Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Strategic Legal Advisory: Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.</li>
<li>Contract Management: Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.</li>
<li>Regulatory Compliance: Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.</li>
<li>Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.</li>
<li>Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.</li>
<li>Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.</li>
<li>General Legal Advice: Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.</li>
<li>Training and Development: Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).</li></ul> 


Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.</li>
<li>Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.</li>
<li>Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> 


Preferred Attributes:
<ul>
<li>International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.</li>
<li>Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.</li>
<li>Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.</li>
<li>Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.</li>
<li>Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.</li></ul> 


Let&rsquo;s grow together.</div></div></div></div></div>

General Counsel

Atos SE

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by "Job Title" or "Keyword" or "Job ID"Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. Overview Role Overview: As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET & Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects.Job Location: Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Strategic Legal Advisory: Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.</li><li>Contract Management: Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.</li><li>Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.</li><li>Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal & Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.</li><li>Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.</li><li>General Legal Advice: Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.</li><li>Training and Development: Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).</li></ul> Required Qualifications <ul><li>Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.</li><li>Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills in English & Arabic; French is a plus.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> Preferred Attributes <ul><li>International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.</li><li>Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.</li><li>Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.</li><li>Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.</li><li>Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?n5tSDoUM%2b4YA27ESYn02bWoaUHQoJALwj" width="0" height="0" />

<div>
 
 About Atos Group
 
 
 
 Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.
 
 
 The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects.
 
 
 
 Job Location
 
 Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic Legal Advisory Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Management Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Compliance Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.
 </li>
 <li>
 Corporate Governance Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Dispute Resolution Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cross-functional Collaboration Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Leadership Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 General Legal Advice Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Training and Development Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Attributes
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Let&rsquo;s grow together.
 
</div>

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Regional PE Backed Business We're partnering with a global organisation entering an exciting new phase of expansion across the Middle East - opening new sites, acquiring high-value assets, and scaling operations across multiple markets. To support this growth, they're hiring a Regional Head of Legal (Middle East - M&A & New Projects) - a newly created, senior position offering both strategic influence and hands on responsibility. If you're a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys shaping growth, managing complex real estate projects, and leading cross border transactions - this is an opportunity to build and own something significant. The Opportunity As Regional Head of Legal, you'll be the key legal adviser for all expansion activity in the Middle East - including acquisitions, site development, and strategic projects. You'll play a visible and influential role across the business, working directly with the regional and global leadership teams. Your remit will include: <ul> <li>Leading all M&A activity across the region - from due diligence through completion and integration.</li> <li>Overseeing greenfield projects and site developments, including land acquisition, construction, and lease negotiations.</li> <li>Providing strategic risk management and governance advice to regional leadership.</li> <li>Supporting post acquisition integration and operational streamlining across new and existing entities.</li> <li>Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.</li> </ul> About You We're looking for a dynamic, internationally minded lawyer with: <ul> <li>7+ years' PQE, ideally trained at a top tier law firm with in house or regional legal leadership experience.</li> <li>A strong background in M&A and real estate development, ideally within education, hospitality, healthcare, construction, or energy.</li> <li>The ability to manage cross border projects and multi jurisdictional teams.</li> <li>Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li> <li>A proactive, hands on approach and confidence advising senior executives.</li> </ul> You'll thrive in this environment if you enjoy working autonomously, navigating complexity, and seeing the tangible results of your work in bricks, mortar, and business growth. Why Apply? <ul> <li>Lead legal strategy for a fast-growing region within a globally recognised organisation.</li> <li>Shape and build legal capability from the ground up.</li> <li>Combine M&A and real estate development in a high-growth, purpose-driven sector.</li> <li>Enjoy international exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.</li> </ul> If you're looking for a regional leadership role that blends commercial deal making, site development, and strategic influence - this is the opportunity to take your next big step.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?zVcfVDlfDotadVSJIOl4GeGOPG%2buaI4ws" width="0" height="0" />

Regional PE Backed Business

<div>
 
 We&rsquo;re partnering with a global organisation entering an exciting new phase of expansion across the
 
 Middle East
 
 &mdash; opening new sites, acquiring high-value assets, and scaling operations across multiple markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 To support this growth, they&rsquo;re hiring a
 
 Regional Head of Legal (Middle East &ndash; M&amp;A &amp; New Projects)
 
 &mdash; a newly created, senior position offering both strategic influence and hands-on responsibility.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys shaping growth, managing complex real estate projects, and leading cross-border transactions &mdash; this is an opportunity to
 
 build and own
 
 something significant.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As
 
 Regional Head of Legal
 
 , you&rsquo;ll be the key legal adviser for all
 
 expansion activity
 
 in the Middle East &mdash; including
 
 acquisitions, site development, and strategic projects
 
 .
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll play a visible and influential role across the business, working directly with the regional and global leadership teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your remit will include:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Leading all M&amp;A activity
 
 across the region &mdash; from due diligence through completion and integration.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Overseeing greenfield projects and site developments
 
 , including land acquisition, construction, and lease negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Providing
 
 strategic risk management and governance advice
 
 to regional leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting post-acquisition integration and operational streamlining across new and existing entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic, internationally minded lawyer with:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 7+ years&rsquo; PQE
 
 , ideally trained at a top-tier law firm with in-house or regional legal leadership experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong background in
 
 M&amp;A and real estate development
 
 , ideally within
 
 education, hospitality, healthcare, construction, or energy
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to manage
 
 cross-border projects and multi-jurisdictional teams
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A proactive, hands-on approach and confidence advising senior executives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll thrive in this environment if you enjoy working autonomously, navigating complexity, and seeing the tangible results of your work in bricks, mortar, and business growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Apply?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead legal strategy
 
 for a fast-growing region within a globally recognised organisation.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Shape and build
 
 legal capability from the ground up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Combine
 
 M&amp;A and real estate development
 
 in a high-growth, purpose-driven sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enjoy international exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re looking for a regional leadership role that blends commercial deal-making, site development, and strategic influence &mdash; this is the opportunity to take your next big step.
 
</div>

Regional Counsel @ Acquisitive PE Backed Business

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment

Job Details Our Client is a regional solar developer, a new JV. The company provides renewable and energy efficiency services to commercial and industrial clients. The company started operations in 2023 and has offices in Dubai and Riyadh. The Role: They are seeking an experienced candidate with strong legal foundation for the role of General Counsel. The General Counsel will be responsible for leading and supporting a broad range of legal, transactional, compliance and corporate matters. Key responsibilities include (i) acting as primary in house attorney; (ii) structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the field of solar and energy efficiency as well as other general agreements and finance contracts; (iii) selecting and managing outside legal counsel; and (iv) establishing and managing corporate governance and compliance policies. The General Counsel will work closely with the Contracts & Procurement Manager and will report to the General Manager. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Structure and negotiate solar and energy efficiency commercial agreements (PPA, SLA, EPC, Shared Savings Agreements, PDA, etc.) and other general commercial agreements (Service Agreements, MoU, NDAs, etc.).</li> <li>Provide general legal counsel to the Company CEO on legal issues and risks regarding complex commercial transactions, company policies and human resources or employment.</li> <li>Support the Company GM on all legal aspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives.</li> <li>Provide legal support to members of the commercial team.</li> <li>Lead legal structuring and negotiation of country specific debt facilities.</li> <li>Liaise with the legal department in sister and parent companies from time to time.</li> <li>Oversee the selection and management of all outside legal counsel in a cost effective manner.</li> <li>Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast paced environment.</li> <li>Support the development of corporate and compliance policies, procedures and programs, providing legal counsel for the same.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Internationally recognized legal qualifications and at least 7 years' general experience and at least 5 years focused on commercial & contract law in the solar / energy sector.</li> <li>Extensive experience and strong track record structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector.</li> <li>Specifically, experience with PPA, EPC, O&M and Energy efficiency agreements is essential.</li> <li>Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance.</li> <li>Experience working internationally and executing cross border transactions.</li> <li>Outstanding legal and business judgment: ability to assess and anticipate risks as well as identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.</li> <li>Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast paced environment and balance multiple activities under tight deadlines.</li> <li>High degree of professional ethics and integrity with special attention to maintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters.</li> <li>Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel.</li> <li>Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as a team member.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, benefits package and performance based bonuses.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and advancement.</li> <li>A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on sustainability.</li> </ul> Location: This position could be based in Dubai or Riyadh, though it is expected occasional travel to other GCC countries to support legal transactions.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Lpr6zL7TZRH78I5GjDhhft%2fSwx1Nr8NPy" width="0" height="0" />

Solar Energy Lawyer - 45k aed +schooling + bonus etc - Dubai or KSA

Mastercard, Inc.

Our Commercial and New Payment Flows ("CNPF") organization is making payments smarter, businesses stronger with our commercial cards, working capital, and money movement solutions.Mastercard is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our legal team to provide support to the Commercial and New Payment Flows team engaged in regional product development and sales across Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa ("EEMEA").This Senior Counsel role requires strong commercial acumen, and experience in supporting new product development and commercialization activities in the financial or payments services space. The role will support the development and distribution of Commercial and New Payment Flows offerings, including drafting and negotiating contracts, regulatory and compliance assessments, and legal risk management related to multiple use cases in Account-to-Account payments, Remittances and cross-border payment platforms.The key responsibilities for the role include: <ul> <li>Partnering with product, sales, franchise, marketing, and other teams to develop and launch innovative products and solutions that differentiate Mastercard and meet our customers' rapidly changing needs.</li> <li>Structuring and negotiating a wide range of contracts (including complex technology agreements, customer and vendor agreements) to drive the adoption of Commercial and New Payment Flows products and services.</li> <li>Collaborating with in-house and external specialists (including regulatory, compliance, data protection, and intellectual property counsel) to identify relevant issues and help the business effectively navigate legal risks.</li> <li>Providing support to the Commercial and New Payment Flows business development teams to support product sales initiatives.</li> <li>Advising business on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters including legal and business risk assessments and providing analysis on diverse matters from new product constructs to commercial agreements.</li> <li>Taking responsibility for high profile projects while continuing to handle a steady stream of day-to-day matters.</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with Mastercard's policies and procedures and providing applicable training to the business.</li> <li>Managing external counsel within agreed policy and budget.</li> </ul>Please note that roles within Mastercard evolve with the needs of the business and therefore, the above is a guideline and should not be treated as exhaustive.

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