Senior Legal Counsel – Freelance

🕒 May 7

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ZainTech

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201 - 500 employees

ZainTech is Zain Group’s dedicated regional Digital & ICT powerhouse, driving transformation and enablement of enterprise and government customers through the development and adoption of the latest technologies. These capabilities extend to Cloud, IoT, Cybersecurity, Big Data & Analytics, Drones, and Robotics, as well as an extensive suite of Digital Products & Solutions across Smart Cities, in collaboration with world-class partners.The establishment of ZainTech consolidated Zain Group’s key Digital and ICT assets under one roof to provide end-to-end solution propositions centered on a one-stop provision of comprehensive enterprise digital solutions and transformation services. The organization offers a single point of contact for sales and personalized customer care for multi-national corporations with a presence across the region.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic legal support across ZainTECH’s regional business operations. • Ensure effective legal risk management while enabling commercial growth and operational agility. • Act as a trusted advisor on contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters. • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of ICT-related agreements. • Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle. • Provide legal support during the pre-sales and post-sales phases of ICT transactions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial deals. • Advise on legal matters relevant to ICT operations in the GCC. • Support the implementation of legal policies and governance frameworks.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM or equivalent is a plus. • 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with in-house experience in the ICT or technology sector. • Proven experience in negotiating and managing commercial contracts. • Fluency in English and Arabic is a must. • Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal solutions with business objectives. • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-border environment, and deliver under pressure. • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment. • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative mindset.