Legal Consultant

Legal Consulting

Legal Consultant

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to companies and clients on regulatory, commercial, contractual, investment, and labor-related matters.
• Study and analyze legal matters related to companies and prepare appropriate legal opinions based on the laws and regulations applicable in Saudi Arabia.
• Provide legal advice on Saudi Companies Law, including incorporation, amendments, governance, partners’ and shareholders’ resolutions, relationships between partners, restructuring, management authorities, and related regulatory matters.
• Provide legal advice on Saudi Labor Law, including employment contracts, internal work regulations, employment relationships, labor violations, termination of employment, labor disputes, and the rights and obligations of employers and employees.
• Provide legal advice on Foreign Investment Law and its regulations, including matters related to foreign investors, licensing, obligations, regulatory requirements, legal structures, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare, draft, and review legal memoranda, reply memoranda, pleadings, legal opinions, legal reports, and official correspondence.
• Draft and review contracts and agreements between companies, including service agreements, partnership agreements, shareholders’ agreements, memoranda of understanding, management agreements, supply agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Draft and review construction contracts, investment contracts, operation agreements, service agreements, franchise agreements, and contracts related to corporate business activities.
• Study and analyze commercial, labor, and investment disputes and provide appropriate legal recommendations.
• Handle files related to commercial courts, quasi-judicial committees, and competent authorities, and prepare the required documents, memoranda, and responses.
• Prepare legal research, regulatory studies, and follow updates to relevant laws and regulations, while assessing their impact on clients and companies.
• Analyze legal risks in contracts, transactions, and commercial decisions, and provide practical solutions to reduce risk and protect interests.
• Participate in legal and negotiation meetings with clients or external parties and provide legal support during negotiations and settlements.
• Negotiate contracts, settlements, and disputed legal points to achieve proper legal and commercial protection for clients and the company.
• Review legal, commercial, and investment documents to ensure regulatory soundness, accuracy, clarity, and enforceability.
• Prepare and review official letters and legal correspondence with clients, government authorities, counterparties, and external consultants.
• Organize and manage legal files, maintain documents, and follow up on deadlines, obligations, and important dates related to legal matters.
• Coordinate with lawyers, consultants, government authorities, experts, and specialists when required.
• Prepare periodic legal reports on file status, risks, recommendations, and upcoming requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information, legal files, and legal documents.

Mandatory Requirements

• Practical legal experience inside Saudi Arabia for no less than
• 5 years
• .
• Master’s degree or PhD in Law or a related legal field.
• Practical experience in Saudi Companies Law, Saudi Labor Law, and Foreign Investment Law and its regulations.
• Experience in commercial courts, commercial disputes, and quasi-judicial committees.
• Experience in drafting legal memoranda, reply memoranda, pleadings, and legal opinions.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts between companies.
• Experience in construction contracts and investment contracts.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, spoken and written.
• Good legal and professional writing skills in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to prepare official letters, correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use legal research tools, electronic platforms, and relevant government systems.
• Negotiation, persuasion, discussion management, and legal argument presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze legal issues, apply legal reasoning, solve problems, and make decisions based on laws and facts.
• Ability to deal professionally with clients, business owners, and executive management.
• Ability to manage multiple legal files at the same time while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality output.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive or complex legal matters.
• Confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, and sound legal judgment.

Required Core Skills

• Legal drafting.
• Formal Arabic writing.
• Legal and professional English writing.
• Legal research and regulatory analysis.
• Contract review and legal risk identification.
• Negotiation and legal discussion management.
• Preparation of memoranda, responses, and legal opinions.
• Client communication and understanding client needs.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Office, and digital platforms.
• Preparation of legal reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently while following internal directions and policies.

Work Samples Required

Suitable Candidate Profile

Application Requirements

• Submit an updated CV showing relevant legal experience.
• Attach or be ready to provide relevant legal work samples after removing any confidential information.
• Answer the screening questions clearly and accurately.
• Applications that do not meet the mandatory requirements may not be considered