Senior Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct legal research and provide comprehensive legal advice and support on transactions and commercial matters in KSA and the broader GCC region, including cross-border transactions, joint ventures, franchising, and licensing arrangements.

2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents in both English and Arabic, ensuring compliance with KSA and applicable international laws.

3. Advise on compliance with KSA local laws and regulations; identify and assess legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.

4. Assist business team, GA team in applying for and obtaining license and permit necessary for the operation of the retail, logistic, warehousing and other arms of the company.

5. Work closely with senior management and business units to ensure legal requirements are met in all business operations across KSA.

6. Support business units in communicating with relevant KSA authorities and external stakeholders, to maintain a business-friendly regulatory environment.

7. Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and dispute resolution matters in KSA courts and alternative dispute resolution forums.

8. Stay up-to-date with changes in the KSA legal landscape, GCC regulatory developments, and industry trends; proactively communicate updates to relevant internal stakeholders.

9. Develop and maintain an adequate and high-quality resource pool of external law firms and legal advisors in KSA, and maintain strong relationships with external legal advisors and partners.

10. Collaborate with the global legal team to ensure consistency in legal frameworks and compliance standards across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university. An advanced degree is preferred.

2. A minimum of 7 years of relevant legal work experience, among which at least 5 years in KSA.

3. Extensive knowledge of KSA corporate law, contract law, commercial law, labor law, and regulatory frameworks applicable to foreign-invested enterprises.

4. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to present complex legal matters clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

5. Native Arabic speaker, with fluent English proficiency (both written and spoken) as a working language.

6. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

7. Proven track record of managing complex legal projects, transactions, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

8. Familiarity with KSA regulatory authorities, licensing procedures, and government approval mechanisms.

9. Experience in the retail, logistics, warehousing or food delivery industry, with understanding of supply chain, warehouse operations, dark store leasing, merchant contracts, and logistics service agreements.

Preferred Qualifications (Will Be a Plus but Not a Must)

- Diverse professional background, including experience in law firms, in-house legal teams, government, and/or judicial institutions (e.g., courts or prosecutorial bodies)

- Overseas education experience in an English-speaking country

- Experience working with or advising multinational companies in the technology or delivery industry

-Professional legal qualification recognized in KSA

- Knowledge of Sharia law principles as they relate to commercial transactions

- Knowledge with i) KSA's legal requirements for foreign investment and joint ventures under KSA Companies Law, ii) e-commerce, fintech, or digital services regulation in KSA, and iii) KSA's Public Tender Law and procurement frameworks