Legal Manager (LGL012)

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Legal Oversight

• Lead and manage all legal activities, mentoring and supervising the work of subordinate lawyers and legal staff.
• Provide guidance on legal rights, obligations, and risk exposure across the companys business units.
• Act as a key advisor to management and the Head of Legal & Compliance on complex legal issues and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the companys legal interests in dealings with regulators, clients, and counterparties.

Contracts and Commercial Matters

• Negotiate, draft, review, and execute a wide range of contracts, including procurement, drilling, oilfield services, rig build, and shipyard agreements.
• Ensure contractual terms protect the companys interests, mitigate risks, and comply with internal policies and applicable laws.
• Standardize and enhance contract templates and clauses to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Manage the companys contract management procedures , ensuring adherence to established policies.
• Compliance and Governance
• Design, implement, and monitor systems to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and international regulations applicable to the oilfield and drilling sectors.
• Develop and update corporate policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment.
• Lead internal investigations into any potential legal or regulatory breaches and oversee remediation efforts.
• Research relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions to provide clear and practical legal advice to stakeholders.

Litigation and External Counsel

• Manage and coordinate all litigation, claims, and disputes , ensuring timely and effective legal representation.
• Retain and supervise external legal counsel , ensuring the company receives cost-effective and high-quality legal services.
• Prepare and review legal memoranda, opinions, and submissions, ensuring consistency with company objectives.
• Report all legal updates, litigation progress, and material developments to the Head of Legal & Compliance.

Advisory and Business Partnership

• Advise on labor law issues , commercial transactions, and corporate structuring matters.
• Provide legal support to new business ventures, registrations, and licensing activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment on legal risk management and contract execution.
• Serve as the departments representative in client or partner negotiations when required.