Legal Consultant

UPM is looking for the highest Saudi caliber to fill the vacancy of Legal Consultant:

Functional Description:

To provide legal advice and support to the University's leadership and administrative units, draft and review contracts and legal instruments, ensure compliance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, manage legal risk, and safeguard the University's legal interests in coordination with relevant internal and external parties.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and opinions to University leadership, colleges, and administrative units on legal, regulatory, and contractual matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, memoranda of understanding, agreements, and other legal instruments to protect the University's interests.
• Monitor applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and ministerial decisions relevant to higher education and the University's operations, and advise leadership on their implications.
• Review the University's policies, procedures, and bylaws to ensure alignment with Saudi applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the University, or coordinate with external legal counsel, in litigation, settlement, and administrative or regulatory proceedings.
• Manage and maintain the University's legal case files, contracts registry, and legal documentation archive.
• Assess legal risks associated with University decisions, initiatives, and agreements, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with external law firms, government entities, and regulators on legal matters requiring outside expertise or official liaison.
• Support University committees and governance bodies by providing legal input on resolutions, regulations, and administrative decisions.
• Provide legal review and guidance on matters related to intellectual property, data protection, procurement, employment, and student affairs to ensure alignment with Saudi applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver awareness and training sessions to University staff on relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports on legal matters, risks, and case status for University leadership.
• Ensure compliance with approved University policies and procedures and undertake any other legal-related duties assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law is required; a Master's degree in related field is preferred.
• Valid license to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in supervisory or lead position, preferably experience in the higher education sector.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi commercial, labor, procurement, and higher education regulations.
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Risk assessment and compliance management.
• Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools/databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Application Procedure:

• Please apply online and we will get in touch if the screening committee shortlists you for an interview.

The University of Prince Mugrin is located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 2017. UPM has the latest educational curricula in the Kingdom and advanced university education that includes the latest curricula and educational materials that support students to build a bright future.