Legal Counsel, Saudi Nationals Only
Trendyol Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Riyadh • Saudi Arabia
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About the role
- Provide legal guidance on Saudi corporate governance, company law, and regulatory obligations.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, supporting the People Team on employment documentation and dispute resolution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and platform terms.
- Advise on operational legal risks across core commerce functions, supporting local and regional teams.
- Lead internal reviews and implement compliance best practices tailored to Saudi law.
- Collaborate with government entities (e.g., MHRSD, MOC, ZATCA) to support business continuity and regulatory alignment.
- Coordinate with external counsel and Trendyol’s HQ legal teams to manage disputes, inquiries, or escalations.
- Monitor legal developments in e-commerce, digital services, and platform regulation in the Kingdom.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with at least 5 year's post qualification KSA legal experience.
- Deep knowledge of Saudi labor law, corporate governance, and commercial compliance.
- Experience advising or working within e-commerce or tech-driven businesses is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with local governmental processes and regulatory bodies.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both English and Arabic.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
- Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
- Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
- A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
- Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
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