Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job description / Role

Legal Counsel-Riyadh/ London

Unique opportunity to join a global satellite telecommunications provider with operations across the US, Europe and Middle East. While this individual will be employed by the Riyadh-based entity, and compensated according to Saudi market artes, they will spend 30-40% of their time working from headquarters in London

Client Details

Global satellite communications entity with operations across the globe.

Description

* Draft, negotiate and review commercial contracts including but not limited to; Sale & Distribution Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Government Tender & Procurement Agreements and Exchange of Service Agreements.
* Review agreements that have been entered into by subsidiaries and provide advice on the same.
* Draft and review IT agreements for Connectivity services and IT infrastructure including; IP services, International Roaming Agreements, International Carrier Agreements, HUB, IPVN, IOT & M2M services, Managed Digital Services Agreements and contracts for the operation and development of telecoms towers.
* Support the Corporate Development team on M&A and JV activity including; pre- and post- merger documentation, drafting of NDAs, SPAs and Data Centre Agreements.
* Conduct due diligence in partnership with external counsel, engaging with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Draft legal opinions, questions and instructions.
* Liaise with regulatory team to ensure all deals are in adherence with regulations governing the telecom sector.
* Conduct compliance awareness sessions to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.
* Supervise the work of Junior Lawyers. Selected for development programme for high-potential employees.

Job Offer

* Competitive, tax- free salary.
* Opportunity to split your time between Riyadh and London.
* Be part of fast growing organisation at the forefront of some of the Middle East's most exciting projects.