Disputes Counsel

General Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage disputes involving commercial contracts, vendors, partners, and service providers.
• Prepare and review legal notices, demand letters, settlement correspondence, and other dispute-related documentation.
• Supervise arbitration, litigation, and court proceedings in collaboration with external legal counsel.
• Offer guidance to business stakeholders on legal exposure, dispute risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in pre-litigation assessments, claims handling, and development of dispute resolution strategies.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Manage evidence collection, internal fact-finding, and document preservation processes related to disputes and investigations.
• Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to management regarding ongoing disputes.
• Support negotiation and implementation of commercially viable settlements and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate records of disputes, claims, investigations, and legal proceedings.

Requirements for the Job Opening

• **Education & Training:**
• + Law degree from a recognized institution; LL.M. preferred.
• + Saudi license to practice law required.
• **Knowledge & Years of Experience:**
• + 3–5 years of experience in disputes, arbitration, or litigation matters.
• + Experience handling complex commercial disputes and contentious matters.
• + Familiarity with Saudi courts, litigation procedures, and arbitration frameworks preferred.
• + Strong legal drafting skills, particularly in formal documents.
• + Professional fluency in Arabic and English required.
• **Saudi Nationals Only**