Technology Lawyer
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Saudi Arabia (SA)
- Salary
- £120,000 - £220,000
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2022
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice, In-House, Barristers
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level, Partner-designate, Partner, Management/Head of Department, Senior Executive, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Competition/EU, Corporate, Energy, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Licensing/Gaming/Betting, Media/Entertainment/Sport, Telecoms, Transport (Including aviation and shipping), Travel and Tourism, Data Protection
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details
Our client is one of the most exciting and dynamic projects in the world at present. The site in Saudi Arabia involves some of the most ambitious and advanced digital and AI technology planned globally.
The company is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to support the Legal Director. This is a senior vacancy in the team and so the role is of high importance. Working closely with the Legal Director you will be expected to design and organise the legal structure of the company, anticipate the issues that may occur and create legal solutions to all the challenges that the commercial teams will face.
Applicants must be US, UK, Australian or New Zealand qualified and have at least 10 years’ post qualification experience in the field of IT and digital law.
Remuneration: £140K – £220K+ tax free
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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