Legal Affairs Senior Manager

Job Summary

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide legal advice and guidance to senior management on legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance matters.
• Assess legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies to protect the organization's interests.
• Support strategic business initiatives, partnerships, and projects through legal analysis and risk assessments.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage and oversee all legal cases, claims, disputes, investigations, and litigation involving the organization.
• Represent and coordinate the organization's legal matters before courts, judicial committees, governmental authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Handle labor disputes, commercial claims, contractual disputes, and regulatory investigations.
• Monitor litigation progress and provide regular updates to management.

Contracts & Legal Documentation

• Review, draft, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, policies, and legal documents.
• Ensure contractual arrangements are legally sound and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide legal support during negotiations and commercial transactions.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws, labor regulations, commercial laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Strengthen legal compliance and risk management practices across the organization.

External Counsel & Regulatory Affairs

• Manage relationships with external law firms and legal consultants.
• Monitor performance and effectiveness of external legal service providers.
• Liaise with governmental authorities and regulatory bodies on legal and compliance matters.

Investigations & Reporting

• Lead investigations related to legal violations, disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Prepare legal reports, case updates, risk assessments, and executive summaries for senior management and the CEO.
• Provide recommendations and corrective actions based on investigation findings.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Legal Affairs team.
• Establish performance objectives and ensure effective legal support across the organization.
• Promote a culture of legal compliance, ethical conduct, and risk awareness.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage legal budgets, litigation expenses, and external legal service costs.
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of legal resources and services.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Sharia Law, or an equivalent legal discipline.
• Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Legal Affairs, Corporate Legal, Compliance, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing litigation, governmental claims, labor disputes, and regulatory investigations.
• Hands-on experience representing organizations before Saudi courts, judicial committees, and governmental authorities.
• Experience managing legal teams and external legal counsel.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Law Certifications
• Compliance Certifications

Legal & Regulatory Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
• Saudi Laws and Regulations
• Labor Law
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Governance
• Judicial Procedures

• Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Strong legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Expertise in legal research and legal opinion preparation.

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and provide practical business-oriented solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and risk management mindset.