TMT Associate – Technology & Data Law (Mid‑Senior)

About the role

The firm is seeking a TMT Associate to join its Technology, Media & Telecom practice in Riyadh. You will advise multinational and regional clients on technology, outsourcing and digital transformation matters, including SaaS, licensing and services agreements. The role involves guiding clients through data protection, privacy and cybersecurity compliance across regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare and life sciences.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex ICT, telecom and digital infrastructure agreements.
• Advise on technology procurement, outsourcing and digital transformation transactions.
• Provide counsel on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including regional data‑transfer frameworks.
• Support clients on emerging technologies such as AI, fintech, healthtech and cloud computing, assessing associated risks.
• Collaborate with corporate, regulatory and dispute‑resolution teams on cross‑disciplinary projects.
• Contribute to client training, thought‑leadership pieces and internal knowledge initiatives.

Required profile

• 3‑7 years post‑qualification experience in technology, commercial or data protection law, preferably at an international law firm.
• Demonstrated experience advising on outsourcing, tech procurement and digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of Middle‑East data protection and cybersecurity regulations is a plus.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities with a commercial, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Proven client‑facing skills and ability to work with multinational clients.

Required skills

• SaaS
• cloud computing
• AI
• fintech
• healthtech
• data protection
• privacy
• cybersecurity
• ICT
• telecoms