Senior Legal Counsel

We are currently supporting a leading regional organisation on a confidential search for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function and act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team. This is a high-impact role with full ownership of legal strategy, governance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. Key responsibilities: • Act as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership • Lead and manage the legal function and external counsel relationships • Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and regulatory compliance • Provide legal oversight on commercial agreements, franchising, and strategic partnerships • Lead litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and risk management • Support business growth through legal input on expansion and investments • Key requirements:10+ years’ experience in in-house legal or equivalent • Strong background in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law • Experience advising CEO, Board, and executive leadership • Exposure to multi-jurisdictional environments (UAE / KSA preferred) • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills • Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

10+ years’ experience in in-house legal or equivalent. Strong background in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law. Experience advising CEO, Board, and executive leadership. Exposure to multi-jurisdictional environments (UAE / KSA preferred). Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.

Act as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership. Lead and manage the legal function and external counsel relationships. Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and regulatory compliance. Provide legal oversight on commercial agreements, franchising, and strategic partnerships. Lead litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and risk management. Support business growth through legal input on expansion and investments.