Legal Counsel

• Primary Location: KSA - Riyadh, SA - The Business Gate

Job Description

The Legal Counsel for KSA will: regularly interact and work with members of the KSA team as well as attending client meetings. develop a detailed knowledge of the laws, policies and procedures that apply to AECOM KSA. use their best endeavours to ensure that AECOM's staff are aware of and comply with all applicable laws, policies and procedures and the laws.

The role includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Day to day activities for the legal function and legal responsibilities of AECOM throughout KSA.
• Providing proactive, solutions focused, legally sound advice and support in a timely fashion to the AECOM KSA business.
• Reviewing and advising on all legal documents executed by AECOM, including tender documents, contracts, employment agreements, MoUs, PCGs and bonds.
• Support AECOM KSA business leads in relation to key pursuits and other strategic operational matters.
• Advising on AECOM's responsibilities and minimizing AECOM's risks under applicable ethics and compliance laws and regulations.
• Providing regular training on topical legal issues.
• Assisting with ensuring compliance with AECOM's policies and procedures, corporate governance requirements and applicable laws.
• Where appropriate, assisting with and participating in project reviews and audits.
• Developing and managing standard form and sample documents (e.g. Consultancy contract, sub consultancy contract, etc.).

Qualifications

Minimum four (8) years post admission experience is required.

Ability to speak and read Arabic.

• Middle East experience required with KSA experience highly desirable.
• Multi national corporation experience.
• Strong litigation or back end skills.
• Strong contracts capabilities and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from a reputable university.
• A current practicing certificate is preferred.

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