General Counsel

At Manzil, we are reshaping labor housing and real estate services across Saudi Arabia. To support our fast growth, we are looking for a General Counsel to join our leadership team.

As our General Counsel, you will serve as the company's in-house lawyer, overseeing all legal matters and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting our strategic growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, partners, and employees.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations, including labor law, corporate governance, and commercial law.
• Handle disputes, litigation, and liaise with external law firms when necessary.
• Protect the company's intellectual property and manage licensing agreements.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and compliance frameworks to mitigate risk.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.
• Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia (or equivalent relevant jurisdiction).
• 2+ years of legal experience, ideally in both law firms and in-house counsel roles.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi corporate, commercial, and labor law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).

At Manzil, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape the legal and compliance foundation of a fast-growing venture-backed startup.
• Work directly with executive leadership on strategic decisions.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is redefining workforce housing in the Kingdom.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal