Description
Salesforce is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team in Dubai. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional groups across the company and externally on regulatory and compliance related issues in the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as subject matter expert on Middle Eastern privacy, cybersecurity, and related data laws, including emerging AI regulations and frameworks
- Partner with Commercial Legal and Cybersecurity Legal on negotiations, draft and negotiate privacy, security and AI related agreements
- Assist management in identifying and mitigating compliance risks, enhancing and implementing compliance monitoring efforts and fostering a compliance culture
- Partner with various internal stakeholders to determine strategy and approach on employment-related policies, guidelines, processes and training materials
- Collaborate with teams across the company including Sales, Security, Technology, Employee Success, AI/Product teams, and Government Affairs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and certifications
- Identify and implement legal process improvements to drive efficiency and support the business
- Provide rapid, business-savvy legal advice while effectively managing legal risk and ensuring compliance
- Advise on contract disputes, bid challenges, and regulatory inquiries, minimizing legal and operational risks
Requirements:
- LL.B. or J.D. from University; licensed to practise law in the UAE, another GCC jurisdiction, or EU/UK
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and demanding industry
- Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic required
- Experience working with highly regulated sectors, including financial services, healthcare and public sector is preferred
- Familiarity with global and regional data, cybersecurity and AI regulatory frameworks and other emerging regimes