Legal Director - commercial and joint ventures, AI / IT Developer

WE ARE HIRING | LEGAL DIRECTOR – COMMERCIAL & JOINT VENTURES 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🏢 Industry: Artificial Intelligence / Technology 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time A2ML Recruiting is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Legal Director (Commercial & JV) on behalf of a leading international artificial intelligence company in Saudi Arabia. This is a senior, hands-on legal position offering direct exposure to senior management and responsibility for commercial legal matters, corporate transactions, joint ventures and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's business operations, strategic partnerships and continued growth in the Saudi market. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commercial & Contractual •⁠ ⁠Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing, software, SaaS, service, distribution and partnership agreements. •⁠ ⁠Lead contractual negotiations with clients, suppliers and strategic partners. •⁠ ⁠Provide practical legal advice on commercial transactions and contractual risks. Corporate Transactions & Joint Ventures •⁠ ⁠Lead the legal structuring, drafting and execution of joint ventures and strategic partnerships. •⁠ ⁠Prepare and negotiate shareholders' agreements, MOUs, investment agreements and corporate governance documentation. •⁠ ⁠Support corporate restructuring, entity establishment and strategic business initiatives. •⁠ ⁠Conduct legal due diligence and manage transaction documentation. Regulatory & Compliance •⁠ ⁠Advise on Saudi Arabian corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements affecting technology and AI businesses. •⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with applicable data protection, intellectual property and technology regulations. •⁠ ⁠Advise senior management on regulatory developments and legal risks. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: •⁠ ⁠Approximately 10–12 years of relevant legal experience. •⁠ ⁠Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Legal Counsel, Principal Corporate Counsel, Corporate Counsel or equivalent level. •⁠ ⁠Law degree from a recognised UK or US university. •⁠ ⁠Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential. •⁠ ⁠Current experience working in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with exposure to international markets. •⁠ ⁠Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, joint ventures and technology licensing. •⁠ ⁠Background within a leading international technology company, multinational corporation or reputable international law firm. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: •⁠ ⁠Experience with globally recognised technology organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Cisco, SAP or comparable companies will be highly desirable. •⁠ ⁠UK or US legal qualification is an advantage. •⁠ ⁠Strong knowledge of Saudi corporate and regulatory frameworks is essential. IDEAL CANDIDATE •⁠ ⁠We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded legal professional with international exposure, strong knowledge of the Saudi market and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters. •⁠ ⁠The successful candidate must be hands-on, confident in negotiations and comfortable working directly with senior management in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. 📩 Apply now! Interested and qualified professionals are invited to submit their updated CV through LinkedIn or email: [email protected] #Hiring #LegalDirector #CommercialContracts #JV #LegalJobs #SaudiArabia #RiyadhJobs #CorporateGovernance #InvestmentBanking #LegalCareers #A2MLRecruiting

Approximately 10–12 years of relevant legal experience. Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Legal Counsel, Principal Corporate Counsel, Corporate Counsel or equivalent level. Law degree from a recognised UK or US university. Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential. Current experience working in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with exposure to international markets. Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, joint ventures and technology licensing. Background within a leading international technology company, multinational corporation or reputable international law firm.

Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing, software, SaaS, service, distribution and partnership agreements. Lead contractual negotiations with clients, suppliers and strategic partners. Provide practical legal advice on commercial transactions and contractual risks. Lead the legal structuring, drafting and execution of joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Prepare and negotiate shareholders' agreements, MOUs, investment agreements and corporate governance documentation. Support corporate restructuring, entity establishment and strategic business initiatives. Conduct legal due diligence and manage transaction documentation. Advise on Saudi Arabian corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements affecting technology and AI businesses. Ensure compliance with applicable data protection, intellectual property and technology regulations. Advise senior management on regulatory developments and legal risks.