LEGAL DIRECTOR, CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY, SAUDI ARABIA

Recruiter
Taylor Root
Location
Saudi Arabia
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
16 Nov 2021
Closes
14 Dec 2021
Ref
PR/203632
Contact
Mark Anderson
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Information Technology
PQE Level
10+
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

LEGAL DIRECTOR, CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY, SAUDI ARABIA

This client is planning to embrace technology and innovation like probably no other entity has done before. Aspiring to achieve the highest levels of sustainability, they are sowing the seeds of a new future.

ROLE: Forming part of a rapidly expanding legal team, you will lead all matters relating to technology and digital work. Your main emphasis will be to partner closely with their technology vertical (which is a core component of all their operations) and deliver their needs in a commercial, timely and tech driven manner.

CANDIDATE: Ideal candidates will need to fulfil the following:

- You must be a true technology lawyer, born and bred into that field.
- This is a senior level role and therefore you will need at least 15+ years of depth and experience (20+ ideal).
- There are many attributes that will enable someone to succeed in the this role, but here are some ideas, do they apply to you?
* Detail oriented and very strong drafting and commercial skills.
* Extremely high level exposure at the forefront of technology.
* Hands on approach, and very used to dealing with a tech led c-suite.
* Innovative and forward thinking attitude.
- Distinct experience from Silicon Valley style organisations, ideally both law firms and corporates.
- The role will need to be based in Saudi, but there is flexibility over how much time you spend there.

If you think you could be suitable and fulfil the relevant criteria, please do get in touch.

REF: PR/203632

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