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Axiom · 1 month ago

Compliance & Corporate Counsel - MENA

US - US - Detroit

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Axiom is a global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, and they are seeking experienced attorneys to support a Fortune 500 company in the MENA region. The role involves providing legal and compliance guidance while advising on various legal matters and supporting business operations.

ComplianceConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Advise business leaders on cross-border transactions, organizational matters, third-party relationships, and commercial agreements across the region

Provide guidance on privacy, data governance, and information-handling practices, including internal policies and regional compliance obligations

Partner with compliance and operational teams to navigate regional regulatory frameworks, assess legal risks, and support adherence to applicable laws

Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to promote consistent, compliant, and efficient business operations

Qualification

Licensed attorneyCorporate law experiencePrivacyData protectionFluency in EnglishNegotiation skillsStakeholder managementArabic languageCommunication skills

Required

Licensed attorney in good standing

8+ years of experience

Knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements in regional markets

Background in corporate and commercial law

Experience supporting businesses across the Middle East and North Africa

Familiarity with GCC markets is a plus

Strong negotiation skills

Strong advisory skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Fluency in English

Preferred

Fluency in Arabic

Benefits

Health benefits

401K

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Company

Axiom

Glassdoor3.6

Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.

Founded in 2000

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.axiomlaw.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$28M

Key Investors

Permira

2019-09-06Corporate Round

2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M

Leadership Team

David McVeigh

Chief Executive Officer

CJ Saretto

Chief Technology Officer

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