Commercial Corporate Counsel - KSA

About the Role
The company is seeking a high-performing, results-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our Commercial Legal team in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As we continue to grow in the Middle East and establish our Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, this role is essential in providing innovative, trusted, and world-class legal support to advance and protect the company's interests across the region. You will play a critical role in enabling business growth in one of our most strategically important markets with Agentforce integrated into every layer of our platform.

Responsibilities

• Advise on KSA and broader Middle East laws, regulations, and procedures, and draft, negotiate, and advise on strategic technology service agreements with commercial and public sector customers and partners.
• Provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance to executives and business teams on matters related to the sale of cloud-based, on-premises, and professional services across the region.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including privacy, government affairs, security, and compliance to ensure agreements are consistent with internal policies, and provide support on existing contracts and any potential disputes.
• Contribute to the development of legal training materials, support responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and actively participate in cross-regional team projects and the ongoing development of the EMEA Commercial Legal team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or as in-house commercial counsel within a large organization operating in the Middle East, with substantial experience in KSA commercial and technology contracting.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing, AI, data privacy, and intellectual property laws, with knowledge of Islamic Sharia law and public procurement processes.
• Outstanding legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Business fluency in both Arabic and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer within a major jurisdiction and/or KSA.
• Master’s Degree; an LLM or additional studies in an English-speaking country is a plus.
• Experience with US revenue recognition standards and exposure to public procurement activities.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with demanding internal clients and develop innovative legal solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Unleash Your Potential
Joining the company means you’ll have limitless opportunities in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, while our AI agents help you do your best. Together, we’ll leverage Agentforce to empower organizations of all sizes and deliver exceptional experiences that customers love. Join us to shape the future and redefine what’s possible for yourself, for AI, and the world.

Accommodations
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form.

Posting Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices. We believe in equality for all and strive to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment journey, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, and termination.