Legal Director

Overview

Role Overview

• The Legal Director will lead and manage all legal affairs across the company, providing strategic guidance, risk management, and legal oversight to support business growth.
• This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure full compliance with local and international laws, while enabling smooth commercial operations across multiple regions.
• 1.
• Legal Strategy & Governance* Develop and implement the company’s overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Oversee corporate governance and ensure legal compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.
• 2.
• Contracts & Commercial Support* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor contracts, partnerships, SaaS agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment contracts, SLAs, etc.).
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and comply with relevant laws.
• Establish contract templates, workflows, and approval processes.
• 3.
• Regulatory & Compliance* Monitor updates in local and international regulations (KSA, UAE, Jordan, Morocco, UK).
• Ensure compliance related to labor law, data protection, intellectual property, and corporate structuring.
• Develop internal policies, guidelines, and compliance frameworks.
• 4.
• Risk Management* Lead company-wide risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage external counsel and ensure high-quality legal support where needed.
• Handle dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement strategies when required.
• 5.
• Corporate Affairs* Oversee company registrations, renewals, licensing, and entity management across all countries of operation.
• Support HR with employment law matters, policy compliance, contract reviews, and regulatory guidance.
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Development on contract structures, commercial agreements, compliance checks, and risk reviews for new partnerships or market expansions.
• Assist internal teams (HR, BD, Operations, Tech, Marketing) in navigating legal requirements related to their functions.
• 6.
• Leadership & Collaboration* Lead and mentor the legal team.
• Train internal departments on legal topics (contracts, privacy, labor law, compliance, etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Tech, Marketing, and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory; Master’s in Law (LLM) is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably within tech, digital platforms, or multinational environments.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Previous experience in a director or senior legal leadership role.