Litigation Legal Counsel

Job Description:

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Saudi Arabia. This role will primarily support various business lines on a wide range of contentious dispute matters, including civil, commercial, administrative litigation, labor arbitration & litigation, and other ADR proceedings.
• The ideal candidate shall be capable of handling dispute resolution cases independently, and play a key role in designing and managing litigation strategy, providing practical legal advice to management and headquarters, and coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders as well as external counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee various litigation matters, including commercial disputes, labor cases, and other contentious proceedings across Saudi Arabia
• Develop litigation strategies
• Review and analyze claims, evidence, and legal documents to support case preparation and decision-making
• Represent the company in interactions with courts, arbitration centers, and relevant authorities where applicable
• Maintain an adequate and high-quality resource pool of external law firms, and work closely with external counsel to ensure effective case handling
• Provide proactive legal advice to business teams on dispute risks and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate internally with cross-functional teams on dispute-related matters
• Monitor legal developments and provide updates on litigation trends and regulatory changes

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer in Saudi Arabia
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in litigation or relevant areas
• Arabic speaker, with fluent English proficiency (both written and spoken) as a working language
• Solid experience in handling all types of legal disputes
• Strong understanding of Saudi legal and judicial system
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently in an organized fashion
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Will Be a Plus but not a must):

• Diverse professional background, including experience in law firms, in-house legal teams, and/or judicial institutions (e.g., courts or prosecutorial bodies) in Saudi Arabia
• Overseas education experience in an English-speaking country
• Experience working with or advising multinational companies
• Familiarity with e-commerce, platform businesses, or fast-growing tech environments