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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)

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 Role Description:
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;The Case Counsel will play a vital role within SCCA&rsquo;s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team, responsible for administering arbitration and mediation cases, ensuring adherence to SCCA rules and international best practices. The role also supports strategic initiatives related to improving case services and enhancing SCCA&rsquo;s standing in the global ADR landscape.
 
 
 
 
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 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Case Administration:
 
 
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 Administer arbitration and mediation cases in accordance with SCCA rules and procedures.
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 Ensure accurate documentation and case data entry using the designated case management platform.
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 Monitor case timelines and ensure compliance from all stakeholders.
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 Identify and address risks or administrative issues during case processing.
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 Compliance &amp; Quality Assurance:
 
 
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 Enforce consistency in service delivery in line with internal policies, codes, and standards.
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 Communicate effectively with parties, representatives, and neutrals involved in cases.
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 Projects &amp; Initiatives:
 
 
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 Participate in developing SCCA rules and case administration practices.
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 Contribute to projects aimed at enhancing ADR service delivery and SCCA's reputation.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Law or related legal studies.
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 3&ndash;6 years of experience in the legal field (preferably with exposure to ADR).
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 Excellent command of both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
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 Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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 Ability to manage professional communication with stakeholders of varying legal expertise.
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 Background or interest in arbitration is a plus.
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Case Counsel

Huda Vision

Position: Litigation Lawyer Location: Riyadh Employment Type: 1-Year Contract Salary: 8000 sar to 10000Sar per month About the Opportunity A confidential, reputable law firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Litigation Lawyer on a one-year contract. The role involves handling a variety of cases, advising clients, and representing them before judicial and regulatory authorities. Role Overview The successful candidate will manage litigation files from initiation to resolution, draft legal documents, and provide strategic guidance on disputes across commercial, civil, and administrative matters.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle and manage litigation cases in Saudi courts.</li><li>Draft pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents.</li><li>Attend court hearings, mediation sessions, and expert meetings.</li><li>Advise clients on dispute strategies and potential outcomes.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel for efficient case management.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and case records.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); postgraduate qualifications preferred.</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia or a recognized jurisdiction.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation or dispute resolution.</li><li>Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent command of Arabic and English (written and verbal).</li><li>Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.</li></ul>What&rsquo;s Offered:<ul><li>One-year renewable contract with competitive compensation.</li><li>Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile cases.</li><li>Collaborative and professional work environment.</li><li>Firm name will be disclosed during the interview stage.</li></ul>Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to Hnavid.ng@gmail.comJob Type: Full-timePay: &#65020;8,000.00 - &#65020;10,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Saudi National Preferred </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Law firm or Saudi Courts: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Riyadh (Required)</li></ul>

Litigation Lawyer - Riyadh

Safqah Capital | صفقة المالية

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 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 Safqah is growing and needs a hands‑on, bilingual Legal Counsel to own core legal work with minimal supervision. You&rsquo;ll be the primary in‑house legal owner, reviewing every legal document, managing outside counsel across matters, and acting as Board Secretary to keep governance tight and timely. Signature authority is limited per Delegation of Authority, but legal review is mandatory for all documents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Board Secretary duties: agendas, minutes, resolutions, registers; maintain corporate records and accuracy of the archive/VDR.
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 Corporate housekeeping: CR updates, GA/BoD actions, ESOP/option paperwork coordination.
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 Draft/mark‑up/negotiation support for financing documents (term sheets, intercreditor, security packages, pledges/guarantees), coordinating closely with Finance and outside counsel.
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 Own the contract lifecycle end‑to‑end (intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, DocuSign, archiving, metadata).
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 Drive KPI‑driven compliance for filings, license renewals, covenants, and obligations tracking.
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 Lead/coordinate DPAs, data‑sharing agreements, privacy notices, and vendor assessments (PDPL awareness expected; specialist outside counsel engaged when needed).
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 Select, brief, and manage external firms across specialties; control quality, timelines, and budgets. Maintain matter trackers and a decision log.
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 Maintain template pack, playbooks, and clause library in Notion; ensure everything is searchable and version‑controlled.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Exposure to PDPL (consents, DPAs, cross‑border assessments).
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 Experience across financing structures, security/pledges, and intercreditor dynamics.
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 Familiarity working with regulators via external counsel (e.g., CMA/REGA).
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 Real‑estate/fintech/startup environment exposure.
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 Experience:
 
 
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 6&ndash;8 years PQE with strong in‑house or top‑tier firm experience in KSA.
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 Bilingual (Arabic &amp; English) with drafting and negotiation in both.
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 Depth in Companies Law and Civil Transactions Law; excellent commercial contracting judgement.
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 Demonstrated experience managing multiple matters and outside counsel directly.
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 Comfortable owning board secretarial work and corporate housekeeping.
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Legal Counsel

Mnzil | منزل

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 Manzil is the leading co-living and transportation platform for blue-collar workers in Saudi Arabia, offering tech-powered, affordable, and dignified housing options at scale. Through our hybrid model, subleasing, building, and a C2B marketplace &mdash; we help companies house and move their workers without operational headaches, while unlocking income for landlords and real estate owners.
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 General Counsel
 
 
 
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 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
 
 
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 Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 At
 
 Mnzil
 
 , we&rsquo;re building more than spaces &mdash; we&rsquo;re shaping the future of workforce housing with integrity and innovation.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 General Counsel
 
 to lead our legal and compliance function, safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests, and enable smart, scalable growth across Saudi Arabia and beyond.
 
 
 This role is ideal for a strategic and hands-on legal professional who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands startup dynamics, and can translate legal complexity into clear, actionable guidance.
 
 
 
 🚀 Why Join Us
 
 
 
 Mnzil is one of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s fastest-growing startups &mdash; redefining how workforce housing and property operations are built, managed, and scaled.
 
 
 As our
 
 General Counsel
 
 , you&rsquo;ll be the cornerstone of our legal foundation &mdash; ensuring Mnzil grows boldly yet responsibly, and helping shape the company&rsquo;s journey from a local pioneer to a regional leader.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 3+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally within Saudi Arabia.
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 Strong knowledge of Saudi regulations, corporate structures, and labor law.
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 Proven experience drafting and negotiating diverse types of agreements.
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 Business-minded approach with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
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 Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
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 Experience in startups, real estate, or cross-border operations is a strong plus.
 
 
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 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
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 Oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across Mnzil&rsquo;s entities and operations.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts &mdash; from commercial agreements to employment, real estate, and investment documents.
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 Advise leadership on corporate governance, risk management, and legal strategy.
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 Liaise with external counsel and government authorities (MISA, ZATCA, MOC, RERA, etc.) to ensure compliance and resolve issues efficiently.
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 Support strategic initiatives such as fundraising, partnerships, and international expansion.
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 Develop internal policies, templates, and processes to ensure legal alignment across departments.
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 Stay updated on local and regional laws affecting startups, real estate, and tech operations.
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General Counsel

NEOM

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 ROLE OVERVIEW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This position is to lead the Labor and Employment Department within the central NEOM legal team and will report to Chief Legal Officer. It will work closely with General Counsel in the Regions and Subsidiaries in addition to working with NEOM Company head office functions such as Human Resources, Governance Risk &amp; Compliance, Internal Audit, NEOM Authority, Community Services and Public Safety.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role will provide strategic employment law advice in relation to employment related matters to support NEOMs increasingly complex and diverse employment landscape. In addition to advising on KSA related Labor Laws to support NEOMs global vision the role will provide strategic advice on employment related matters arising from NEOM&rsquo;s geographical expansion outside of KSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role will seek to reduce legal employment risk to NEOM whilst ensuring that existing operational activity (benefits and mobility programs, diversity, recruitment, acquisitions and divestitures) are aligned to applicable local and international laws and incorporate global best practice
 
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice and guidance on employment and immigration law issues and requirements including hiring, constructive discipline, performance, discrimination &amp; harassment, terminations, pay and benefits, restrictive covenants, business transfers and corporate transactional support
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 Provide legal advice and input on NEOM employment policies and procedures
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 Coordinates external employment counsel advice as required
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 Horizon Scanning
 
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 Scans the regulatory landscape to identify new laws / regulations (KSA and International) that may impact NEOM
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 Provides periodic reporting to NEOM legal on upcoming changes
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 Supports impact assessments and strategies to address new legal requirements
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 Drafting
 
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 Review and guide the drafting and development of documentation such as contracts of employment, severance agreements, policies, guidelines and procedures and other templates
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 Such guidance to cover disciplinary, performance management and grievance, annual leave, sickness, harassment, conduct, behavioral abuses and discrimination
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 Case Management
 
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 Provides advice on sensitive senior exits and terminations
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 Agrees appropriate responses with relevant stakeholders
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 Provides advice on employment related high impact reputational risks such as sexual harassment, serious behavioral abuses and discrimination
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 Support on internal investigations involving employment related high impact reputational risks when required
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 Acts as the Legal touchpoint between IA and HR working with all parties to ensure IA/SpeakUp investigation reports are transitioned to HR and that findings are understood, recommendations aligned and agreed actions implemented in an appropriate timeframe
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 Ensure employment breaches are addressed appropriately with consistent consequence management applied by HR and lessons learned captured and utilized positively
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 Advises on investigation findings and outcomes and exposure to the business
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 Advises on remedial and proactive actions
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 Stakeholder Management
 
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 Provides a single point of contact within NEOM Legal to ensure consistent and streamlined integration between NEOM Legal and the business on employment matters
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 Engages with Executive Leadership (DECO, CHRO, CGRCO) as required to provide advice
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 Ensures consistent input from NEOM Legal on employment legal matters involving cross functional activities such as SpeakUp complaints, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Anti Bribery and Corruption, ERM Risks etc.
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 Develops a positive collaboration between NEOM Legal and HR to maintain and enhance awareness of employment law requirements
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 Incorporation Matters
 
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 Supports Entities Governance on employment law regarding corporate structures and formations
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 Supports Entities Governance on employment law issues / risks regarding joint mergers and acquisitions and the transfer of employees to NEOM
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 Provides Legal and the business with legal advice on employment matters related to restructuring and employee transfers
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 Training
 
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 Provides employment Employment Law Briefings to NEOM Legal
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 Partners with Compliance and HR on employment related training on topics such as sexual harassment, discriminatory behavior, and cultural awareness as well as involvement in broader campaigns on code of conduct
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 As requested, delivers training / awareness materials related to employment law topics for the business
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 Employment Litigation
 
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 Supports NEOM Legal in defending employment related claims
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 Manages employment litigation cases and external Counsel
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 Department Leadership Develop the Labor and Employment department in line with the business need
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 Supervises and manages Labor and Employment department team members
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 ROLE COMPETENCIES &amp; ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Employment Law
 
 
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 Strong understanding KSA labor laws
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 Good understanding of employment laws in other international jurisdictions (UAE, UK, US etc.)
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 Drafting
 
 
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 Excellent drafting skills
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 Legal Analysis
 
 
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 Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and propose and document solutions
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 Communication / Negotiation Skills
 
 
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 Very strong communication skills (verbal and written) to clearly inform and update senior stakeholders from different geographical regions
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 Highly capable negotiator able to adjust their approach to engage with different stakeholders on different topics
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 Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to key stakeholders.
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Ability to build long term trusted relationships with business stakeholders
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 Culture and Values
 
 
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 Embrace NEOM&rsquo;s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
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 Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM&rsquo;s Code of Conduct.
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 Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM&rsquo;s Values and Code of Conduct.
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 Adhere to NEOM&rsquo;s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.
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 Excellent ability to function effectively across cultures, to think and act appropriately, and to communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds &ndash; at home or abroad
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 EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
 
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 12+ years professional experience providing legal employment advice across various jurisdictions including Middle East
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 Professional experience gained in private practice in KSA with local or international law firms
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 Experience of working as an in-house advisor to the business in a large organization
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 Experience of working in a business with a highly diverse workforce consisting of diverse and varied culture
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 Experience of managing executive level business stakeholders and negotiating and implementing solutions
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 Bachelor degree in Law or relavent field
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 Relevant Professional Memberships/Accreditation.
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Labor & Employment Senior Manager

Confidential

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 About the Role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support to the holding group and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will be experienced in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, managing corporate legal matters, and ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Draft and review commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, MOUs, and service contracts.
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 Provide expert legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.
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 Support corporate governance frameworks and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
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 Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
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 Manage disputes, arbitration cases, and coordinate with external legal counsel and government authorities when required.
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 Monitor legal and regulatory changes in Saudi Arabia and advise on their business impact.
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 Collaborate with internal departments (Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, etc.) to ensure legally sound business decisions and operations.
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 Required Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law or Sharia Law (mandatory).
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Law (LL.M.) preferred.
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 7&ndash;10 years of proven experience in corporate and commercial law within a reputable organization, preferably a holding or group environment.
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 Strong expertise in legal drafting and advisory work in both Arabic and English.
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 Strong knowledge of Saudi laws, regulatory frameworks, and corporate compliance requirements.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
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Foreground LLC

Foreground is partnering with a fast-growing Saudi conglomerate with operations in infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing, and energy services to appoint a legally seasoned and commercially attunedGeneral Counsel , based in Riyadh. This role will serve as the groups chief legal advisor, tasked with protecting the companys interests, enabling strategic transactions, and establishing a legal function that is both proactive and aligned with the complexities of operating across regulated sectors in the Kingdom.Role PurposeTo establish and lead a best-in-class legal department, managing legal strategy, corporate governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance across all group companies and jurisdictions, while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the board.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all legal matters including corporate structuring, contract negotiation, M&A, litigation, regulatory compliance, and governance support across the group.</li><li>Advise the board, executive leadership, and business units on legal risk exposure, regulatory changes, and major commercial negotiations.</li><li>Oversee legal due diligence and documentation for joint ventures, investment partnerships, land acquisitions, and construction contracts.</li><li>Review and standardize commercial contracts, supplier agreements, shareholder agreements, and NDAs across subsidiaries.</li><li>Ensure group-wide compliance with Saudi commercial, labor, tax, competition, and sector-specific laws.</li><li>Manage external legal counsel relationships and ensure cost-effective legal support across jurisdictions.</li><li>Coordinate with internal audit, compliance, and governance functions to align legal oversight with enterprise risk frameworks.</li><li>Provide legal input on IPO preparation, governance reform, and potential international expansion strategies.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>15+ years of legal experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior in-house or general counsel role in a diversified Saudi business environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Saudi corporate law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and regulatory frameworks relevant to government contracting and investment holding.</li><li>Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized institution; LLM or postgraduate qualification preferred.</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia, with deep familiarity with court procedures, arbitration, and regulatory engagement.</li><li>Experience advising C-suite executives and boards, with the maturity to manage sensitive, high-impact decisions.</li></ul>Preferred Skills & Traits<ul><li>Structured, principled, and commercially aware legal thinker.</li><li>Confident negotiator and consensus-builder, able to manage complex stakeholder dynamics.</li><li>Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong legal drafting ability in both languages.</li></ul> Required Skills: Corporate Governance Subsidiaries Compliance Dynamics Operations Mitigation Acquisitions Contract Negotiation Business Units Oversight Due Diligence Internal Audit Regulatory Compliance Real Estate Arabic Partnerships Energy Tax Government Infrastructure Manufacturing Strategy Construction Negotiation Preparation Documentation Business English Leadership

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