Legal Advisor

Position Summary:

The Legal Advisor to the CEO will provide strategic legal counsel, ensuring that the organization’s operations, decisions, and initiatives comply with Saudi laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role acts as the CEO’s trusted legal partner, offering proactive risk management, contract negotiation, corporate governance support, and strategic advice to protect and advance the organization’s interests.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Legal Counsel

• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on legal implications of business strategies, decisions, and transactions.
• Provide timely and practical legal guidance on corporate, commercial, labor, compliance, and regulatory matters.

Contract & Transaction Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding to ensure alignment with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other high-value transactions.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Support board meetings by preparing legal documentation and advising on corporate law matters.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws, regulations, and internal policies across all jurisdictions in which the organization operates.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Oversee external counsel in litigation or arbitration matters.
• Represent the organization's interests in negotiations, mediations, and settlements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) is required; Master’s degree or specialized certifications (e.g., corporate law, compliance) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Proven track record of advising senior executives or boards on legal and strategic matters.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• High level of discretion, ethics, and integrity.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver timely results.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timeliness and accuracy of legal advice provided to the CEO.
• Reduction in legal and compliance risks.
• Successful execution of strategic transactions and agreements.