Legal Expert

Overview:The Legal Expert acts as a senior trusted advisor and subject matter expert on complex, high-value technology and telecommunications matters. The role provides strategic, commercially driven legal counsel across the full lifecycle of digital and connectivity initiatives, supporting business growth, risk management, and innovation.Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Legal Expert leads sophisticated transactions, shapes legal structures for emerging technologies, and plays a key role in governance, regulatory positioning, and stakeholder decision-making across Aramco Digital and its affiliates.

Key Responsibilities

Provide proactive, business-oriented legal advice on complex technology, digital infrastructure, and telecommunications mattersAct as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and business units, supporting decision-making on high-impact initiativesTranslate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, commercially viable solutionsAnticipate legal risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business objectivesLead the structuring, drafting, review, and negotiation of complex, high-value, and often cross-border agreements, including: SaaS and cloud agreements (both vendor and customer side, including hyperscale arrangements), Digital platform agreements and ecosystem partnerships, Telecommunications and connectivity agreements (including fiber, 5G, satellite, and wholesale arrangements), Strategic alliances, joint ventures, and consortium agreements, and Technology licensing, IP co-development, and commercialization structuresManaged services, outsourcing, and large-scale transformation agreementsAct as the lead legal negotiator on critical deals, balancing risk, speed, and commercial outcomesStructure innovative legal models for emerging technologies (AI, IoT, edge computing, data platforms)Provide expert legal support on:Artificial Intelligence (AI) (model governance, liability allocation, ethical frameworks)Industrial IoT and smart infrastructureCloud computing and data localization requirementsCybersecurity and critical infrastructure protectionTelecommunications regulation and licensing frameworksIdentify and assess data privacy, cross-border data transfer, export control, and digital sovereignty risksInterpret evolving regulatory landscapes and advise on compliance strategies in KSA and international jurisdictionsDesign, review, and enhance internal legal policies, templates, and governance frameworksProvide legal support on corporate governance matters, including:Board and committee materialsShareholder-related mattersGovernance structures for subsidiaries and joint venturesEnsure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and internal control frameworksSupport enterprise risk management initiatives from a legal perspectiveLead the assessment and resolution of complex claims and disputes arising from commercial and technology agreementsSupport dispute strategy, settlement negotiations, and coordination with external counsel where requiredProvide risk-based recommendations to minimize financial and reputational exposure

Qualifications

Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent). Postgraduate qualification (LLM or equivalent) is strongly preferred.Currently licensed, admitted to practice, and in good standing in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., United Kingdom or United States).Experience:8- 12 years of experience in a leading TMT-focused law firm and/or a large technology or telecommunications organization.Extensive experience advising complex, high-value technology and telecom transactions.Strong track record in leading negotiations and structuring strategic commercial agreements.Demonstrated expertise in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, industrial IoT, and connectivity solutions.Proven experience in corporate governance and board advisory matters.Experience working in multi-jurisdictional and cross-border environments is highly preferred.Skills & Competencies:Deep expertise in technology, telecommunications, and commercial contracting lawStrong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting digital and connectivity businessesAbility to balance legal risk with business prioritiesStrong commercial awareness and deal-making mindset.Advanced negotiation skills with ability to lead high-stakes discussionsStrong stakeholder management across senior leadershipAbility to analyze complex legal and commercial scenarios and provide clear recommendationsStructured, solution-oriented thinking