Summary
Devsinc is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team in Riyadh. The role covers drafting and negotiating technology agreements, advising on commercial contract risks, and managing data privacy programs and the Data Protection Officer function. It also includes open-source licensing and intellectual property advice, plus legal support for M&A and strategic transactions. Applicants should have an LLB or equivalent and 6–8 years of post-qualification technology law experience, including at least 3 years in-house; CIPP certification is preferred.
The posting
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background in technology contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property to join our Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise advising on SaaS agreements, GDPR/CCPA compliance, open-source licensing, and M&A transactions within complex, cross-cultural corporate environments. This role requires a commercially minded attorney who can translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance.
Technology Contracts & Commercial Agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of technology-related agreements including SaaS, EULAs, Master Service Agreements, Software Licensing, Cloud Agreements, OEM, and Joint Development Agreements.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations with enterprise clients, vendors, data providers, and resellers, ensuring favorable and risk-appropriate terms.
• Review and evaluate RFP terms and conditions; advise business teams on legal and contractual risk, offering practical mitigation strategies.
• Revamp and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for the legal team.
Data Privacy & Compliance
• Lead implementation and ongoing management of the company's Data Governance Framework, including policies, notices, and agreement amendments.
• Manage the Data Protection Officer (DPO) function, serving as the primary privacy liaison internally and with regulators.
• Drive GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA compliance programs across the organization, including training, data subject request handling, and breach response.
• Align data protection practices with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC standards.
Intellectual Property & Open-Source Compliance
• Advise on IP strategy for new product releases, including patent analytics and IP checklist reviews.
• Provide counsel on open-source software licensing compliance (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, Apache) for use, contribution, and acquisition scenarios.
• Manage trademark matters including classification searches and infringement case support.
M&A & Strategic Transactions
• Support due diligence and risk assessment for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks through representations, warranties, indemnities, and protective contractual mechanisms.
• Collaborate with external counsel on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.
Requirements
Education
• LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution; postgraduate or specialization in IP or technology law is a strong advantage.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US, CIPP/E, or equivalent) from IAPP is highly preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 6–8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in technology law, with at least 3 years in an in-house corporate legal role.
• Proven track record working with Fortune 500 / large conglomerate companies in cross-cultural and multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation for complex, high-value technology deals.
• Hands-on experience implementing data privacy programs under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA.
Skills & Competencies
• Deep expertise in software licensing, SaaS contracting, and cloud computing agreements.
• Strong knowledge of open-source compliance frameworks and OSS license obligations.
• Ability to manage external counsel effectively, including budget and matter oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in plain business language.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a commercial orientation.