About Mozn
Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and it’s working to realise Vision 2030 with a proven track record of
excellence in supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally that ensure the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a long-lasting impact.
About the role
As part of Mozn’s expanding legal function, the Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial contracting, compliance, and strategic initiatives. You will work closely with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across international operations. This role is key to enabling Mozn’s growth in the GCC and North Africa while ensuring robust risk mitigation and IP protection frameworks are in place.
What you'll do
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor partnerships, service contracts, NDAs, and data-sharing agreements.
- Provide legal counsel on software licensing, IP protection, data privacy, and compliance across jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Procurement, Compliance) to align legal strategies with business goals.
- Serve as the legal point of contact for contract lifecycle management, including vendor onboarding and renewal negotiations.
- Ensure contract templates, terms, and clauses are kept up to date with evolving regulatory and commercial requirements.
- Support legal operations and regulatory readiness as part of Mozn’s regional expansion—particularly in Egypt and the UAE.
- Maintain internal documentation and provide training where needed to teams interacting with external parties.
- Assist with external counsel management, budget alignment, and risk assessments on high-stakes contracts.
Qualifications
- Law degree from a recognized institution; license to practice in Egypt, UAE, or other relevant jurisdictions.
- 7–10 years of experience as a Commercial Lawyer or Legal Counsel—preferably in tech, SaaS, or enterprise software sectors.
- Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and managing large-scale software licensing, vendor, and partnership agreements.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, confidentiality, IT law, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPL).
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
- Experience working in or with international organizations and technology vendors.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and contract risk management capabilities.
Nice-to-Haves
- Prior experience in SaaS, AI, fintech, or regtech.
- Familiarity with compliance management, audit preparedness, or regulatory filings.
- Experience working in high-growth scale ups or startups.
Benefits
- You will be at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, joining a high-growth rocket-ship in an exciting space.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
- The fundamentals will be taken care of: competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an enabling culture so that you can focus on what you do best
- You will enjoy a fun and dynamic workplace working alongside some of the greatest minds in AI.
- We believe strength lies in difference, embracing all for who they are and empowered to be the best version of themselves.