Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

We are Omnissa!

The world is evolving fast, and organizations everywhere—from corporations to schools—are under immense pressure to provide flexible, work-from-anywhere solutions. They need IT infrastructure that empowers employees and customers to access applications from any device, on any cloud, all while maintaining top-tier security. That’s where Omnissa comes in.

The Omnissa Platform is the first AI-driven digital work platform that enables smart, seamless and secure work experiences from anywhere. It uniquely integrates multiple industry-leading solutions including Unified Endpoint Management, Virtual Apps and Desktops, Digital Employee Experience, and Security & Compliance through common data, identity, administration, and automation services. Built on the vision of autonomous workspaces - self configuring, self-healing, and self-securing - Omnissa continuously adapts to the way people work; delivering personalized and engaging employee experiences, while optimizing security, IT operations and costs. we're experiencing rapid growth—and this is just the beginning of our journey!

At Omnissa, we’re driven by a shared mission to maximize value for our customers. Our Core Values guide us: Act in Alignment, Build Trust, Drive Efficiency, and Maximize Customer Value —all with the aim of achieving shared success for our clients and our team.

As a global private company with over 4,000 team members, we’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join us. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you!

What is the opportunity?

Senior Counsel

Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Level: Senior Counsel

Location Type: Hybrid

Travel Expectations: 5%

Role Overview

As a Senior Counsel, you will be part of the Omnissa Public Sector legal team and aligned with our efforts in public procurement and business development, ensuring that our sales activities comply with applicable procurement laws and support our business operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).The Senior Counsel will also focus on KSA public sector and sovereign wealth fund engagements, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and affiliated entities. This role will provide legal counsel during contract negotiations, ensure compliance with government regulations, and build trusted partnerships with KSA public sector clients and stakeholders. The Senior Counsel will also have an indirect reporting relationship to Omnissa’s Global Compliance organization and will play a critical part in identifying, managing, and mitigating anti‑corruption and ethics risks, including those arising under the local laws and regulations, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other applicable global anti‑bribery and public integrity laws.

Responsibilities include:

Legal Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on public procurement, commercial matters, government compliance, and strategic contracting opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Negotiate, draft, and support the closing of sales contracts with KSA public sector and commercial customers.
• Ensure compliance with KSA procurement laws, regulations, and other applicable legal requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders to support negotiations, compliance, and strategic engagements.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures related to KSA public sector sales and compliance.

Compliance Leadership

• Serve as the primary compliance lead for Omnissa’s operations in Saudi Arabia across public sector and commercial engagements.
• Design, implement, and continually improve compliance policies, internal controls, training, communications, and control‑testing processes.
• Work collaboratively with global legal and compliance teams to ensure the KSA compliance program aligns with Omnissa’s global standards and is appropriately tailored for local requirements.
• Provide real‑time compliance guidance to legal, sales, business operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Advise on compliance risks related to sovereign wealth funds, ministries, agencies, and state‑owned or state‑controlled entities, as well as risks associated with public procurement, tenders, and strategic partnerships.

Risk Management & Due Diligence

• Conduct and oversee risk‑based due diligence on third parties, agents, consultants, and partners.
• Review and assess transactions involving gifts, hospitality, travel, sponsorships, donations, conflicts of interest, and incentives.
• Identify and escalate potential compliance red flags and help ensure appropriate mitigation or remediation actions.
• Support internal and external audit activities to advance Omnissa’s strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver compliance training programs for internal stakeholders.

What will you bring to Omnissa?

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Shari’ah (or equivalent qualification recognized in Saudi Arabia)
• Valid license to practice law issued by the Saudi Ministry of Justice.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, or Ethics and risk management roles.
• Experience supporting or advising public sector or sovereign linked transactions.
• Familiarity with KSA public procurement policies, processes, procedures, and contracting laws.
• Demonstrated experience with FCPA and global anticorruption compliance in high‑ risk‑ or emerging markets.
• Familiarity with PIF structures, government tendering processes, or public sector‑ commercial models.
• Strong understanding of third party‑ risk management frameworks.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to operate in sensitive environments.
• Prior experience working in or covering Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in multinational organizations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and verbal).

Core Competencies:

• Creative and innovative problem solver, ability to balance compliance rigor with business enablement, approaching complex legal challenges with innovative thinking and tailored strategies to address the unique needs of a high energy, accelerated paced global software technology company.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and to balance short-term needs with long-term objectives.
• Strong ability to work as a team player and effectively collaborate with fellow legal colleagues and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple work streams, including both long and short-term projects in a very fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills across cultures and seniority levels