Legal Supervisor of Litigation

Position Title: Legal Supervisor of Litigation

Job Objective:

Oversee and manage all litigation and disputes related to the company (labor, commercial, civil, administrative, and criminal), follow up with judicial authorities, external lawyers, and legal advisors, and ensure the protection of the company’s interests and legal rights in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation and disputes by receiving and reviewing cases filed against the company or initiated by the company, preparing a follow-up plan for each case through its judicial stages (first instance, appeal, supreme court), and supervising the drafting and review of legal memoranda and pleadings before submission to the competent authorities.

• Coordinate with external legal advisors and lawyers, monitor their performance, and communicate with internal departments such as HR, Finance, Operations, and Contracts to provide the required documents supporting the cases.

• Stay updated on laws, regulations, and directives related to labor, commercial, and regulatory disputes, and submit periodic reports to senior management on potential legal risks along with recommendations to mitigate them.

• Manage the litigation team (lawyers and legal researchers), distribute tasks, and monitor performance while ensuring compliance with quality and confidentiality standards.

• Prepare regular reports on ongoing and closed cases and provide recommendations to management regarding settlements or preventive measures to avoid future disputes.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; Master’s degree in Commercial Law or Labor Law is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in litigation management.

• In-depth knowledge of Saudi laws, including the Labor Law, Law of Procedure before Sharia Courts, Criminal Procedure Law, and Commercial Laws.

• Strong skills in negotiation and drafting legal memoranda.

• Fluency in Arabic; proficiency in English for contracts and pleadings is considered an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and managerial skills to lead a legal team.

• High attention to detail in following up legal matters.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Analytical skills to assess legal risks and propose effective solutions.

Reporting to:

Director of Legal Affairs, Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management.