Legal Counsel

Job Purpose:

Provide legal advice to the various functions and departments of the Company and perform other professional legal assignments.

Main Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis, conduct research and prepare and propose legal advice on a range of professional legal assignments while exercising prudence and independent judgment.
• Review and advice on current legislation, treaties and regulations pertinent to Company operations.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison with outside counsel and in preparation of statements of law and facts for consideration.
• Draft and review contracts, deeds, leases and other legal papers.
• Provide Legal Advice on issues arising from or related to actual or anticipated claims, discovery, arbitration and litigation.
• Provide advice on Sadara’s legal issues facing with due regard to the laws of Saudi Arabia, other jurisdictions and international jurisprudence.
• Prepare, respond and present oral and written arguments to formal complaints and briefs at court hearings and administrative proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents in respect of commercial agreements.
• Review corporate policies, processes and procedures with proponent departments to provide guidance on compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the legal field relevant to the organization, including reviewing and reporting on the implications of any new legislation.
• Perform any job-related activities as requested by the General Counsel.
  
  

Education:

Graduate level degree in law from an acceptable institution.

Professional Qualifications:

license to practice law in Saudi Arabia or an internationally acceptable jurisdiction.