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Qiddiya | القدية

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 The Associate General Counsel at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance across the company's various projects and subsidiaries, including Qiddiya Park Operations LLC&mdash;which oversees the development of major entertainment projects such as Six Flags Theme Park and Aquarabia Water Park.
 
 
 This role requires a skilled legal professional with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and infrastructure law, especially within the leisure and IT sectors focusing on consumer-facing products and systems. The Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with multiple departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of transactional and operational matters, managing external counsel relationships, overseeing dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to the overall legal strategy to safeguard the company's interests.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provide timely, accurate legal advice and support to internal teams and subsidiaries
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 Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks and processes that protect company assets and ensure compliance
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 Lead negotiation and management of contracts and other legal transactions
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 Oversee claims and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) is required; advanced degree (LL.M or Juris Doctor) preferred
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 Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in entertainment, infrastructure, or related sectors
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 Admission to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred; admission in a common law jurisdiction is a plus
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 Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams
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 Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment
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 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English highly desirable
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 Comprehensive benefits package
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Associate General Counsel

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Associate General Counsel at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance across the company's various projects and subsidiaries, including Qiddiya Park Operations LLC&mdash;which oversees the development of major entertainment projects such as Six Flags Theme Park and Aquarabia Water Park.
This role requires a skilled legal professional with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and infrastructure law, especially within the leisure and IT sectors focusing on consumer-facing products and systems. The Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with multiple departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of transactional and operational matters, managing external counsel relationships, overseeing dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to the overall legal strategy to safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide timely, accurate legal advice and support to internal teams and subsidiaries.</li><li>
Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks and processes that protect company assets and ensure compliance.</li><li>
Lead negotiation and management of contracts and other legal transactions.</li><li>
Oversee claims and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) is required; advanced degree (LL.M or Juris Doctor) preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in entertainment, infrastructure, or related sectors.</li><li>
Admission to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred; admission in a common law jurisdiction is a plus.</li><li>
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English highly desirable.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Zain Omantel International (ZOI)

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 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel provides day-to-day legal support to ZOI. The role supports commercial contract drafting and review, legal advisory matters, monitoring legal developments, coordinating with external counsel, and assisting in policy, governance, and compliance matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Support the daily operation and monitoring of the Cygnet OSS Platform.
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 Review, draft, and support negotiation of commercial agreements, NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, customer contracts, partnership agreements, and other legal documentation.
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 Provide day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders on contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
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 Support the business in identifying legal risks and recommending practical mitigation actions.
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 Ensure legal documents are clear, commercially balanced, and aligned with company interests.
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 Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on ZOI
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 Provide updates and legal summaries on new laws, regulations, compliance obligations, or legal changes affecting the business.
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 Liaise with external law firms and legal advisors on specialized legal matters, legal opinions, disputes, and litigation support.
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 Coordinate legal documentation, internal inputs, and follow-ups required for external legal support.
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 Assist in tracking legal cases, claims, or disputes and maintaining appropriate records and updates.
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 Draft, review, and update internal policies, procedures, legal notices, and governance-related documentation.
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 Support governance and legal documentation where needed, including legal aspects of corporate and subsidiary matters.
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 Work closely with internal stakeholders across business, commercial, finance, HR, operations, and corporate functions to provide timely legal support.
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 Support the Senior Legal Counsel &amp; Company Secretary in legal coordination across markets.
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 Ensure legal documentation is properly archived, version-controlled, and accessible where appropriate.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification is required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
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 Experience in commercial contract drafting and review, legal advisory support, and legal research / regulatory monitoring is required.
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 Prior exposure to Saudi commercial law and practical familiarity with the Saudi legal environment is strongly preferred.
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 Knowledge / Technical Skills
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of commercial contract drafting and review
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 Understanding of commercial law and relevant legal frameworks
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 Ability to interpret and summarize legal and regulatory changes
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 Legal risk identification and practical issue spotting
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 Strong legal research and analytical skills
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 Ability to provide clear, business-oriented legal advice
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 Strong written legal drafting skills in English and Arabic
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 Strong document management and legal administration discipline
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 Knowledge of telecom / telecom regulations / data center legal matters
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 Equal Opportunity Statement
 
 
 
 We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
 
</div>

Legal Counsel

MCG Talent

<div>
 
 
 Director | Issues &amp; Crisis Management | Dammam, KSA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are partnering with a leading global communications consultancy to appoint a
 
 Director &mdash; Issues &amp; Crisis Management
 
 based in
 
 Dammam, KSA
 
 . This is a senior advisory role supporting high-profile regional and international clients on business-critical mandates, reputation risk, and complex stakeholder environments.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Director will play a central role in anticipating, managing, and responding to reputational, regulatory, and operational issues &mdash; providing strategic counsel to C-suite leaders and government stakeholders across sensitive, fast-moving situations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead end-to-end
 
 issues and crisis management
 
 mandates for major corporate and government clients
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 Advise senior executives on
 
 reputation risk, crisis preparedness, and response strategy
 
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 Develop
 
 scenario planning frameworks
 
 , holding statements, Q&amp;A, and escalation protocols
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 Direct rapid-response media strategy and stakeholder communications during live issues
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 Provide counsel on
 
 geopolitical, regulatory, and policy-driven developments
 
 impacting clients
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 Manage cross-market teams and coordinate with legal, compliance, and public affairs advisors
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 Support business development through crisis audits, risk assessments, and client proposals
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
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 10&ndash;15+ years&rsquo; experience in
 
 issues management, crisis communications, or strategic advisory
 
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 Background in a global agency, advisory firm, government entity, or in-house corporate affairs team
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 Proven experience handling
 
 high-stakes, reputation-critical situations
 
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 Strong understanding of the
 
 Saudi / GCC media, regulatory, and stakeholder landscape
 
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 Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management skills
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 Experience advising
 
 C-suite and government stakeholders
 
 is essential
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 Arabic language capability is advantageous but not mandatory
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 </ul>
 
 
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Director - Issues & Crisis Management

Sandoz

<div>Job Description Summary
<ul><li>To provide effective legal counsel to assigned business functions or teams within a country / BF/BU or Corporate function, acting as a legal advisor and business partner, negotiating contracts, managing litigation and providing counselling on substantive area legal issues. To act independently in complex legal matters and transactions; for example Licensing and Divestment.
</li></ul>Job Description
Major accountabilities:
<ul><li>Act as a business partner in all activities relating to the contractual negotiations and company&rsquo;s statutory obligations by substantiating recommendations and providing legal advice and assistance to the senior legal counsels/Head Legal.
</li><li>Draft basic transactions and contracts independently.
</li><li>Advise on, and assists management decision-making regarding, contract and other risks relating to business activities and provides potential solutions therefor.
</li><li>Manage disputes and litigation and/or investigations.
</li><li>Manage relationships and monitors the work of outside counsel and legal experts.
</li><li>Manage and support activities regarding compliance issues, such as anti-trust and regulatory.
</li><li>Partner and liaise with external local counsels.
</li><li>Participate in the development, recommendation and implementation of legal policies, procedures and guidelines.
</li><li>Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
 </li><li>Key performance indicators:
</li>Case assessment quality combined with budgeting for own cases -Quality of reporting and communication -Impact on and perception of the overall status of the Practice (pulse check) 
<li>
 
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements: 
 
Work Experience:
<ul><li>Functional Breadth.
</li><li>Accountability.
</li><li>Ambiguity.
</li><li>Industry/ Business Exposure.
</li><li>Project Management.
</li>Operations Management and Execution. 
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</li></ul>Skills :
<ul><li>Business Networking.
</li><li>Business Partners.
</li><li>Calls Handling.
</li><li>Contract Management.
</li><li>Curiosity.
</li><li>Decision Making Skills.
</li><li>Finance.
</li><li>Law (Legal System).
</li><li>Litigation (Law).
</li><li>Microsoft Office.
</li><li>Proactivity.
</li>Quality Control. 
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</li></ul>Languages :
<ul><li>English.
</li></ul>Skills Desired
Business Networking, Business Partners, Calls Handling, Contract Management, Curiosity, Decision Making Skills, Finance, Law (Legal System), Litigation Law, Microsoft Office, Proactivity, Quality Control</div>

Legal & Compliance Counsel GCC

Medtronic

<div>At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You&rsquo;ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">A Day in the Life
</h1>We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Senior HR Manager to lead the transformation of our Saudi organization. This is a critical role responsible for elevating the employee experience, embedding a high-performance mindset, and acting as a strategic partner to business leaders. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the organizational culture, driving engagement, and accelerating business outcomes through people
 
This role is open to all qualified candidates; however, in line with Saudization initiatives, preference will be given to Saudi nationals.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
<ul><li>Strategic HR Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Manager and leadership team, providing strategic counsel on all people matters including org design, culture, change management, and performance enablement
</li><li>Culture &amp; Engagement: Champion a growth-oriented, bold, and inclusive culture. Design and execute initiatives that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and belonging
</li><li>Business Partnership: Develop deep partnerships across functions. Understand business priorities and align HR strategies to drive performance, agility, and innovation
</li><li>Talent Development: Lead succession planning, leadership development, and talent pipeline strategies. Identify high potential and design programs to fast-track development
</li><li>Organizational Agility: Foster a culture of speed, decisiveness, and adaptability. Proactively manage changes and help teams thrive in ambiguity and transformation
</li><li>People Advocacy: Be a reliable and empathetic partner for employees. Serve as a culture carrier and ethical compass, ensuring fairness and psychological safety
</li><li>Digital &amp; Data Savvy: Leverage tools such as Power BI, HR analytics, and AI-driven platforms to make data-informed decisions and automate HR processes
</li><li>HR Operational Excellence: Oversee local labor law compliance, employee relations, and policy implementation. Continuously improve HR processes and service delivery.
</li></ul>Required Knowledge and Experience:
Experience:
<ul><li>7&ndash;10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in MedTech or Pharma, or similar fast-paced, performance-driven industries
</li>Strong background in business partnering, culture transformation, and organizational development. 
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</li></ul> 
Mindset &amp; Capabilities:
<ul><li>Bold, decisive, and solution-oriented
</li><li>Highly agile, adaptable, and thrive in dynamic environments
</li><li>Strong leadership presence with a bias for action and innovation
</li>Collaborative, empathetic, and able to influence at all levels. 
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</li></ul> 
Digital Proficiency:
<ul><li>Fluent in Power BI, digital dashboards, and HRIS platforms
</li>Comfortable leveraging AI tools and technologies for efficiency and insight. 
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</li></ul> 
Languages:
Fluent in English 
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</li></ul> 
Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (master&rsquo;s preferred)
</li></ul>Preferred Background:
<ul><li>Medtech, Pharma or FMCG experience
</li><li>Proven track record in leading HR transformation and culture shifts
</li>Exposure to regional or multi-country operations is a plus. 
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</li></ul>Physical Job Requirements
 
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits &amp; Compensation
</h1>Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
 
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. 
 
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Medtronic
</h1>We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
 
Our Mission &mdash; to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life &mdash; unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
 
We are engineers at heart&mdash; putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&amp;D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.</div>

Senior HR Manager

SR Group

Legal SpecialistKey Responsibilities <ul><li>Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare legal case memoranda and responses for submission through Najiz platform</li></ul><ul><li>Follow up on company legal cases, respond to them, and represent the company in court hearings</li></ul><ul><li>Manage and monitor execution procedures for finalized judgments</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memoranda</li></ul><ul><li>Identify legal risks in commercial contracts and recommend mitigation actions</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, corporate regulations, and contractual obligations</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and organize legal records, documents, and correspondence</li></ul><ul><li>Support dispute resolution and assist in handling legal claims</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with external legal counsel when required</li></ul><ul><li>Provide legal advice to management on contracts, risks, and regulatory matters</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor implementation of legal clauses in agreements</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare periodic reports on case status, outcomes, and updates for management</li></ul><ul><li>Perform any additional duties assigned by the direct manager or management.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Full proficiency in using Najiz platform</li></ul><ul><li>Strong skills in drafting legal responses, memoranda, and execution-related documents</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of labor law and commercial law</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage legal cases and provide legal consultation to management</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to prepare periodic legal reports for management and follow up on case developments</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 1-4 years of relevant legal experience</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of labor law and commercial contracts</li></ul><ul><li>Fluency in both English and Arabic (written &amp; spoken)</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ﷼8,000.00 per month

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