Legal Counsel (Saudi Nationals Only)

About the Team

At Trendyol Legal, we go beyond compliance—shaping business decisions with legal insight and strategic perspective.

As trusted advisors, we support teams across the company on matters ranging from contracts and corporate law to labor, competition, transportation, and regulatory frameworks.

By embedding legal thinking into every stage of business design, we safeguard the company’s integrity while enabling agile, sustainable growth.

We are looking for a legal professional to lead legal operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a focus on governance, labor law, compliance, and core commercial matters. Based in Riyadh, this role is essential in ensuring our business operates within the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of KSA. The ideal candidate combines a solid legal foundation with a proactive, business-minded approach, and is eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic tech company.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Expected Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.

Take the Next Step

If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.

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