Senior Legal Advisor (Senior Manager)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Advisor (Senior Manager) to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic guidance on a wide array of legal matters while ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s interests through meticulous legal review, proactive risk management, and seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders. This position demands a seasoned legal professional with a proven track record in corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Advisor will be entrusted with the following core responsibilities:

• Legal Advisory and Support: Deliver expert legal counsel to the organization on a broad spectrum of legal issues, ensuring informed decision-making across all business units.
• Document Review and Drafting: Oversee the meticulous review, drafting, and negotiation of critical legal documents, including but not limited to:
  • Contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding (MoUs)
  • Cooperation agreements, sale and purchase agreements, and shareholders’ agreements
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) documentation, joint venture agreements, and vendor contracts
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), corporate policies, and procedural frameworks
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on emerging legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry-specific developments to provide actionable insights.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization’s adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, proactively identifying compliance gaps and recommending corrective measures.
• Litigation and Representation: Represent the organization in legal proceedings, as directed by the Chief Legal Officer, and coordinate with external legal counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as finance, operations, and human resources to address legal challenges, mitigate risks, and align business strategies with legal requirements.
• Regulatory Updates and Training: Monitor evolving legal landscapes, particularly in Saudi Arabia, and disseminate critical compliance updates to relevant business units. Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance legal awareness across the organization.
• Board and Governance Support: Assist the Secretary of the Board in preparing meeting minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-up on governance-related matters.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, legal partners, and senior management, to foster trust and collaboration.
• Ad-Hoc Duties: Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Chief Legal & Assurance Officer to support the organization’s legal and operational objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is essential, with a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or a related field strongly preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Arabic and English is required to effectively communicate with stakeholders and navigate legal documentation.
• Professional Admission: Must be admitted to the Bar Association in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in a legal advisory or similar capacity, with a focus on corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Regional Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian laws, including but not limited to the Companies Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Transactions Law, Agency Law, Franchise Law, and Commercial Law, is mandatory. Prior experience in Saudi litigation is highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency: Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) are required, with a particular emphasis on creating professional-grade presentations and managing legal documentation efficiently.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a keen attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will have the opportunity to shape the legal framework of a forward-thinking organization, influence key business decisions, and contribute to its sustained growth and success. This role offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to work alongside a talented team of legal and business professionals. If you are a strategic legal mind with a passion for excellence and a commitment to driving compliance and risk management, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our organization.