Litigation Section Manager

Job Summary:

To oversee the litigation and disputes section concerning the company in all types of cases (labor, commercial, civil, administrative, and criminal), follow them 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 studying cases filed against or by the company, preparing a follow-up plan for each case according to its judicial stages (primary, appeal, supreme), and supervising the drafting and reviewing of legal memoranda and pleadings before submission to the competent authorities.

• Coordinate with external legal advisors and lawyers, monitor their performance, and liaise with internal departments such as HR, Finance, Operations, and Contracts to provide the section with supporting documentation for cases.

• Monitor laws, regulations, and instructions 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, legal researchers), assign tasks, and monitor performance while ensuring quality standards and confidentiality.

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

Qualifications & Experience:

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

• Minimum of three years of experience in litigation management.

• In-depth knowledge of Saudi laws such as the Labor Law, Shariah Pleadings Law, Criminal Procedures Law, and Commercial Laws.

• Strong skills in negotiation and legal drafting.

• Proficiency in Arabic; the ability to use English in contracts and pleadings is an added advantage.

Skills & 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 solutions.

Direct Supervisor:

Director of Legal Affairs, Governance, Compliance, and Risk