Job Title: Legal Director
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Years of Experience: +8 Years
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all legal matters related to the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
- Identify legal risks and develop practical solutions to mitigate exposure.
- Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters in coordination with external counsel.
- Support major transactions, partnerships, investments, and corporate projects.
- Advise on corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.
- Providing legal advice and consultations.
- Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, external advisors, and business partners.
- Lead and develop the legal team to achieve high performance standards.
- Keep the business informed of legislative and regulatory developments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLM or higher qualification is an advantage).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, with proven exposure to corporate and commercial matters.
- Familiarity with Saudi laws and regulations.
- Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management.
- Solid knowledge of governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing disputes, external counsel, and cross-functional legal matters.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
