Zaid R. Idris
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
LL.M candidate at the University of London (UCL/QMUL) focusing on corporate, commercial, and technology law. Experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial and technology contracts, conducting regulatory research, and supporting cross-border transactions. Previously contributed to portfolio-level structuring and compliance for 20+ ventures in fintech, AI, and education, including a multi-regulator escalation in Riyadh that resulted in a full concession from a Fortune 100 cloud provider. Bilingual Arabic-English communicator recognized for advocacy excellence ( World Champion in Public Speaking, Qimam Fellow ).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Legal & Strategy Associate (Technology & Ventures)
Minthar Holdings
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Supported commercial, regulatory, and M&A matters across 20+ ventures in AI, fintech, and education.
- Drafted and reviewed technology-licensing agreements, data-processing addenda, and investor term sheets.
- Advised on cross-border structuring and compliance with Saudi investment and data-sovereignty rules.
- Prepared legal briefings for executive management and regulators.
Chief Technology Officer (Legal–Tech & Regulatory)
MSC (Motaqademah Schools Company)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw technology, contract compliance, and data governance across 34+ school companies, 400+ campuses, and 5,000+ staff .
- Drafted SLAs and vendor agreements; ensured compliance with education and data-protection frameworks.
- Led due diligence for cross-border cloud rollouts and advised executives on legal risk.
Chief Technology Officer (Compliance & Technology)
MN Tech LLC
Riyadh
08.2018 - 10.2024
- Directed multinational teams delivering IT infrastructure and cloud systems for large educational and corporate clients.
- Oversaw contractual compliance, cybersecurity, and vendor governance on cross-sector projects.
- Collaborated with counsel on service agreements and regulatory issues related to cloud and data hosting.
- Led data-protection audits aligned with Saudi cybersecurity standards.
Legal & Technology Lead
Mu'nat Oun for Foodstuff LLC (Oun App)
Riyadh
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed all legal, regulatory, and tech operations for a fast-growing food-delivery and warehouse platform.
- Drafted supplier, logistics, and franchise contracts; maintained licenses and SFDA compliance.
- Developed privacy and user policies; coordinated due diligence during a seven-figure acquisition.
Co-Founder | Legal & Partnerships Lead
Haitham (EdTech)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Negotiated content-licensing and partnership agreements; oversaw IP filings for educational media.
- Set compliance standards for digital education content; represented the product in national media.
Founding Team Member | Research Associate
Thmanyah (SRMG)
Riyadh
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Wrote and edited flagship content (including Finjan) and contributed to Thmanyah's early vision and strategy.
- Researched topics in technology, regulation, and public policy to guide editorial direction.
Education
Master of Laws - Commercial & Corporate Law
University of London (UCL / Queen Mary)
London 11.2025 -
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Private Law
Al-Yamamah University — College of Law
Riyadh, KSA 08.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
Legal & Regulatory
- Contract drafting and review (commercial, technology, and service agreements)
- Regulatory analysis and due diligence (data protection, licensing, compliance)
- Legal research and writing (Saudi and international frameworks)
- Corporate governance and policy documentation
Technology & Analytical
- Technology law and digital-compliance insight (AI, cloud, EdTech, fintech)
- Data-governance and privacy frameworks (CITC/NDMO alignment)
- Legal-tech and knowledge-management tools (AI-assisted drafting, document automation)
- Product-compliance design and user-policy development
Communication & Leadership
- Advocacy and public speaking ( World Champion & National Debate League 1st Place Winner )
- Stakeholder negotiation and cross-functional collaboration
- Executive briefing preparation and strategic communication
- Team mentoring and professional development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Laws - Commercial & Corporate Law
University of London (UCL / Queen Mary)
11.2025 -
Legal & Strategy Associate (Technology & Ventures)
Minthar Holdings
09.2024 - 11.2025
Chief Technology Officer (Legal–Tech & Regulatory)
MSC (Motaqademah Schools Company)
03.2023 - 04.2025
Legal & Technology Lead
Mu'nat Oun for Foodstuff LLC (Oun App)
06.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Private Law
Al-Yamamah University — College of Law
08.2019 - 05.2023
Co-Founder | Legal & Partnerships Lead
Haitham (EdTech)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Chief Technology Officer (Compliance & Technology)
MN Tech LLC
08.2018 - 10.2024
Founding Team Member | Research Associate
Thmanyah (SRMG)
09.2016 - 08.2018