Legal Counsel

Makkah - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1- Partnership Legal Track
Youll be critical in expanding the clients ecosystem by negotiating strategic deals with local and international partners ensuring all agreements comply with Saudi and GCC market specificities.

Youll focus on:

Strategic partnerships with local payment gateways (e.g. Mada) shipping carriers and logistics providers.

Technology integrations with Fintech and Embedded Finance partners and ensuring compliance with SAMA and other regional financial regulations.

Negotiating and localizing API Access SDK and App Market developer agreements for clients merchant ecosystem.

Structuring transactions with large social media and aggregator platforms relevant to the local e-commerce landscape.

2- Revenue Legal Track (10 Years Experience / Associate General Counsel Level)
You will craft enterprise deals and establish scalable legal frameworks to support clients key revenue streams focusing on high-value merchants and platform growth in the region.

Youll focus on:

Complex Enterprise SaaS and platform agreements with major local merchants government entities and large conglomerates in line with Vision 2030 initiatives.

Architecting scalable legal frameworks policies and templates for merchant terms billing and dispute resolution across the platform.

Advising on legal aspects of new product launches (e.g. B2B wholesale financing solutions) and their regulatory compliance in KSA.

Developing playbooks for the sales and account management teams to manage large-scale regional commercial relationships.

3 - Bonus Experience (Any Level)
Direct experience working for a Saudi/GCC-based SaaS or Fintech company.

Expertise in ZATCA regulations including E-Invoicing requirements for technology providers.

Experience with Sharia-compliant investment financing or contracting principles.

Litigation or dispute resolution experience in Saudi commercial courts or arbitration centers.

Experience managing or using a contract management platform with knowledge of local signature standards.

1- Partnership Legal Track Youll be critical in expanding the clients ecosystem by negotiating strategic deals with local and international partners ensuring all agreements comply with Saudi and GCC market specificities. Youll focus on: Strategic partnerships with local payment gateways (e.g. Ma...