Legal Manager

Job Overview

Legal Manager

Full-Time

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel and guidance on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex legal documents and commercial contracts.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate potential legal risks to the organisation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal governance policies and procedures to ensure full legal compliance.
• Manage all litigation, disputes, and regulatory proceedings, liaising with and managing external legal counsel as required.
• Advise on matters of corporate governance, ensuring the organisation adheres to the highest standards of practice.
• Stay informed of changes in legislation and the regulatory environment within Saudi Arabia that could impact the business.
• Collaborate with various internal departments to provide comprehensive legal support for all business activities.

Qualifications

• A fully qualified lawyer with a degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent) from a reputable university.
• Substantial post-qualification experience, ideally gained within a leading law firm or a large in-house corporate legal department.
• In-depth and demonstrable knowledge of Saudi Arabian corporate and commercial law is essential.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic and commercially-focused approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage a diverse workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and discretion is paramount for this role.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• An opportunity to play a key legal role within a leading and respected organisation.
• A professional and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth.