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Legal Affairs Senior Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Affairs Senior Manager to lead the organization’s legal function and provide comprehensive legal support across all business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing litigation, legal disputes, regulatory matters, contract negotiations, governance frameworks, and legal risk management while ensuring full compliance with Saudi laws and regulations.
This role requires extensive experience in legal affairs, strong knowledge of the Saudi legal and regulatory environment, and proven expertise in representing organizations before courts, judicial committees, and governmental authorities.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance to executive management on legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters.
- Assess legal risks associated with business operations and strategic initiatives and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support business decisions by providing legal opinions and risk assessments.
Litigation & Dispute Management
- Manage and oversee all legal cases, disputes, claims, investigations, and litigation involving the organization.
- Represent and coordinate legal matters with courts, judicial committees, governmental authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Handle labor disputes, commercial claims, contractual disputes, and regulatory investigations.
- Monitor litigation progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
Contracts & Legal Documentation
- Review, draft, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents.
- Ensure contractual arrangements adequately protect the organization’s interests and comply with applicable laws.
- Support major projects, partnerships, and commercial transactions through legal review and advisory services.
Compliance & Corporate Governance
- Ensure compliance with Saudi laws, labor regulations, commercial laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
- Lead compliance initiatives and support internal governance programs.
External Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with external law firms, legal consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor the performance of external legal service providers and ensure cost-effective legal support.
- Represent the organization in negotiations, regulatory discussions, and legal proceedings.
Investigations & Regulatory Matters
- Lead investigations related to legal violations, disputes, and regulatory concerns.
- Provide recommendations and corrective actions to management based on investigation outcomes.
- Ensure timely resolution of legal and compliance issues.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Legal Affairs team.
- Establish performance objectives and support professional development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of legal compliance, ethical conduct, and risk awareness across the organization.
Reporting & Budget Management
- Prepare legal reports, case summaries, risk assessments, and executive updates for senior management and the CEO.
- Manage legal budgets, litigation expenses, and external legal service costs.
- Ensure efficient allocation of legal resources and budget utilization.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Sharia Law, or a related legal discipline.
- Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in Legal Affairs, Corporate Legal, Compliance, or related functions.
- Proven experience managing litigation, labor disputes, commercial claims, and regulatory investigations.
- Hands-on experience representing organizations before Saudi courts, judicial committees, and governmental authorities.
- Experience managing legal teams and external legal counsel.
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
- Compliance Certifications
- Corporate Governance Certifications
- Risk Management Certifications
- Professional Legal Certifications