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About Webook and the Legal Director Role

Webook (******** is Saudi Arabia's leading event ticketing and experience booking platform, recognized for its technology, features, agility, and revenue. The company has surpassed over 2 billion in sales and serves some of the largest mega events across the Kingdom. We are seeking a Legal Director to join our team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time position is responsible for leading and managing all legal affairs for the company.

Role Overview

The Legal Director provides strategic guidance, risk management, and legal oversight to support business growth. This role involves close partnership with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure full compliance with local and international laws, while enabling smooth commercial operations across multiple regions.

Core Legal Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Oversee corporate governance and ensure legal compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, partnerships, SaaS agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment contracts, and SLAs.
• Establish contract templates, workflows, and approval processes to protect the company’s interests and ensure legal compliance.
• Monitor updates in local and international regulations across key regions such as KSA, UAE, Jordan, Morocco, and the UK.
• Ensure compliance related to labor law, data protection, intellectual property, and corporate structuring.
• Develop internal policies, guidelines, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead company-wide risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage external counsel and oversee dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement strategies when required.

Corporate Affairs and Internal Collaboration

• Oversee company registrations, renewals, licensing, and entity management across all countries of operation.
• Support HR with employment law matters, policy compliance, contract reviews, and regulatory guidance.
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Development on contract structures, commercial agreements, compliance checks, and risk reviews for new partnerships or market expansions.
• Assist internal teams, including HR, Business Development, Operations, Technology, and Marketing, in navigating legal requirements related to their functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Technology, Marketing, and Operations departments.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor the legal team.
• Train internal departments on relevant legal topics such as contracts, privacy, labor law, and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal role.
• Previous experience in a director or senior legal leadership position.