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Bayut KSA - بيوت السعودية

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 Bayut is the number one property portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country. We are committed to delivering the best online search experience.
 
 
 As part of Dubizzle Group, Bayut is alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
 
 
 As a Legal&nbsp; Executive, you will be responsible for handling and managing a range of legal matters and providing legal support to the business. You will also be asked to manage the Company's litigation matters, represent the Company before the Courts of law, and to draft and review contracts for the Company.
 
 
 
 In this role, you will:
 
 
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 Oversee the Company's legal cases and represent the Company as its duly appointed counsel before the Courts of law;
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 Draft and vet documents related to litigious matters including but not limited to suits, defences, and applications;
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 Assist in the resolution of legal disputes and achieving out of court settlements where so required;
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 Review and draft legal documents, including resolutions, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements (NDAs), contracts, SLAs, company policies etc. for Legal counsel's review;
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 Provide legal advice and guidance on various legal matters;
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 Conduct legal research and stay updated on applicable laws and regulations;
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 Assist with company secretarial matters, including filings, registrations, licences, etc;
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 Liaise with government authorities if needed in relation to the establishment and maintenance of companies;
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 Develop and implement legal compliance programs and initiatives;
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 Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and risk management;
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 Maintain accurate and organised legal records and documentation; and
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 Provide administrative support to other members of the legal team to ensure that the team is able to work efficiently
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent
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 Currently licensed, admitted to practice and in good standing, to appear before the Courts of KSA
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 Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal&nbsp; Executive or similar role;
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 Litigation experience especially in employment disputes, with a track record of successful case management and client representation
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 Experience in contract review, contract drafting, and legal research
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 Strong knowledge of KSA laws and regulations;
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 Good understanding of legal concepts;
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 Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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 Strong oral and written communication skills;
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (including legal drafting);
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent
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 Currently licensed, admitted to practice and in good standing to appear before the Courts of KSA
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 Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Specialist or similar role;
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 Litigation experience, especially in employment disputes, with a track record of successful case management and client representation
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 Experience in contract review, contract drafting, and legal research
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 Excellent drafting skills and the ability to grasp and navigate complex legal matters;
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 Strong knowledge of KSA laws and regulations with good understanding of legal concepts;
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (including legal drafting);
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 Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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 Well-organised and capable of managing multiple matters efficiently and prioritising appropriately;
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 Articulate, with strong commercial acumen;
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 High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information
 
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 #KSABayut
 
 
 Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
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Junior Legal Executive

MACNA

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 JOB SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The Junior Associate in the Legal Department will provide legal support across a broad range of matters, including contract review, corporate compliance, legal research, and administrative support. The role is ideal for a recent law graduate or early-career legal professional seeking to gain hands-on experience in a corporate legal environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 
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 Contract Management:
 
 
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 Maintain organized records of executed contracts and related documentation.
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 Legal Research &amp; Advisory Support:
 
 
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 Conduct research on applicable laws, regulations.
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 Prepare legal summaries, memoranda, and briefing notes for senior lawyers.
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 Assist in providing legal opinions on various business issues.
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 Corporate Compliance:
 
 
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 Support compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
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 Assist with company filings, licensing renewals, and documentation for regulatory bodies.
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 Litigation Support:
 
 
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 Coordinate with external counsel for ongoing cases.
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 Collect and organize relevant case materials, evidence, and correspondence.
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 Attend labour court hearings with the HR team.
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 Administrative &amp; Operational Support:
 
 
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 Maintain legal files, templates, and document databases.
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 Schedule meetings, prepare minutes, and track action items for the legal team.
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 Translate Arabic documents to English or vice versa.
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 Support in insurance placements for the company.
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 COMPETENCIES &amp; SKILLS
 
 
 
 
 Technical Competencies
 
 
 
 
 Behavioral Competencies
 
 
 
 
 Skills
 
 
 
 LL.B.
 
 
 Preferably licensed at Bar, but not mandatory.
 
 
 Hardworking
 
 
 Proactive
 
 
 Motivated and wants to learn
 
 
 Fluent in Arabic and English
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; REQUIMENTS
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law
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 0&ndash;2 years of experience in legal, compliance, or insurance-related roles.
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 Knowledge of corporate and insurance law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.
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 Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Proficiency in MS Office and legal research databases.
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Junior Associate

Qiddiya | القدية

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 Join Qiddiya Investment Company as an Executive Assistant within our Legal Department and play a vital role in supporting our legal team as we embark on a transformational journey in the entertainment and lifestyle sector of Saudi Arabia. In this essential position, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to legal counsels and executives, ensuring the effective operation of our legal functions.
 
 
 Your tasks will include managing schedules, organizing meetings, preparing legal documents, and facilitating communication within the team and with external stakeholders. Your attention to detail and confidentiality will be key to supporting the legal department's objectives.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provide high-level administrative support to legal counsels, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
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 Prepare, review, and edit legal documents, contracts, and reports while ensuring compliance with legal standards
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 Maintain and organize comprehensive legal records, files, and databases for easy access and retrieval
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 Facilitate communication between the legal department and other departments, as well as external partners and clients
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 Coordinate logistics for legal meetings, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions
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 Assist with budgeting and financial management tasks related to the legal department, such as tracking expenses and processing invoices
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 Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
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 Support special legal projects and initiatives as directed by legal counsels or executives
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
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 A minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal administrative role or as an Executive Assistant in a legal environment
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 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal document management software
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 Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and procedures
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 Exceptional writing and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
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 Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
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 Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and external stakeholders
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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 Experience in payment systems
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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Executive Assistant - Legal Department

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

General Counsel (GCL001)

JEX Personnel

The Role
 Join a leading law firm in Riyadh as an Experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert legal advice and solutions to our diverse corporate clientele. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex commercial transactions and corporate matters within a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate and commercial law matters to clients. - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. - Conduct due diligence and assist in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions. - Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian corporate laws and regulations. - Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support transactional and regulatory requirements. - Stay updated on legal developments relevant to corporate and commercial law in the region. - Represent clients in negotiations and support dispute resolution processes as needed.
 
Requirements
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<li>Ideally fully qualified in a recognised jurisdiction. - Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; advanced qualifications are a plus. - Proven experience as a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, preferably within a reputable law firm. - Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian corporate and commercial laws and regulations. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Fluency in English and Arabic - Professional demeanour with a client-focused attitude and strong work ethic.</li>
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About the company
 Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel. Executive search is relationship driven. JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role. It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries. A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent

Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - Leading Law Firm

Supertech Innovation Labs

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 Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?
 
 
 If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Legal Director will lead and manage all legal affairs across the company, providing strategic guidance, risk management, and legal oversight to support business growth. This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure full compliance with local and international laws, while enabling smooth commercial operations across multiple regions.
 
 2. Contracts &amp; Commercial Support
 
 
 3. Regulatory &amp; Compliance
 
 
 4. Risk Management
 
 
 5. Corporate Affairs
 
 
 6. Leadership &amp; Collaboration
 
 
 
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 Legal Strategy &amp; Governance
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 Develop and implement the company's overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals
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 Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and business impact
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 Oversee corporate governance and ensure legal compliance across all entities and jurisdictions
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor contracts, partnerships, SaaS agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment contracts, SLAs, etc.)
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 Ensure all contracts protect the company's interests and comply with relevant laws
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 Establish contract templates, workflows, and approval processes
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 Monitor updates in local and international regulations (KSA, UAE, Jordan, Morocco, UK)
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 Ensure compliance related to labor law, data protection, intellectual property, and corporate structuring
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 Develop internal policies, guidelines, and compliance frameworks
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 Lead company-wide risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
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 Manage external counsel and ensure high-quality legal support where needed
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 Handle dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement strategies when required
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 Oversee company registrations, renewals, licensing, and entity management across all countries of operation
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 Support HR with employment law matters, policy compliance, contract reviews, and regulatory guidance
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 Collaborate with Finance and Business Development on contract structures, commercial agreements, compliance checks, and risk reviews for new partnerships or market expansions
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 Assist internal teams (HR, BD, Operations, Tech, Marketing) in navigating legal requirements related to their functions
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 Lead and mentor the legal team
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 Train internal departments on legal topics (contracts, privacy, labor law, compliance, etc.)
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Tech, Marketing, and Operations.
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory; Master's in Law (LLM) is a plus
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 Minimum 10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably within tech, digital platforms, or multinational environments
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 Strong experience in commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
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 Previous experience in a director or senior legal leadership role
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Legal Director

Supertech Group

<div>Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?
If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Role Overview</h3>
The Legal Director will lead and manage all legal affairs across the company, providing strategic guidance, risk management, and legal oversight to support business growth. This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure full compliance with local and international laws, while enabling smooth commercial operations across multiple regions.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
1. Legal Strategy &amp; Governance</h3><ul>
<li>Develop and implement the company&rsquo;s overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals.</li>
<li>Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and business impact.</li>
<li>Oversee corporate governance and ensure legal compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">2. Contracts &amp; Commercial Support</h3><ul>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor contracts, partnerships, SaaS agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment contracts, SLAs, etc.).</li>
<li>Ensure all contracts protect the company&rsquo;s interests and comply with relevant laws.</li>
<li>Establish contract templates, workflows, and approval processes.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">3. Regulatory &amp; Compliance</h3><ul>
<li>Monitor updates in local and international regulations (KSA, UAE, Jordan, Morocco, UK).</li>
<li>Ensure compliance related to labor law, data protection, intellectual property, and corporate structuring.</li>
<li>Develop internal policies, guidelines, and compliance frameworks.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">4. Risk Management</h3><ul>
<li>Lead company-wide risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Manage external counsel and ensure high-quality legal support where needed.</li>
<li>Handle dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement strategies when required.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">5. Corporate Affairs</h3><ul>
<li>Oversee company registrations, renewals, licensing, and entity management across all countries of operation.</li>
<li>Support HR with employment law matters, policy compliance, contract reviews, and regulatory guidance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Finance and Business Development on contract structures, commercial agreements, compliance checks, and risk reviews for new partnerships or market expansions.</li>
<li>Assist internal teams (HR, BD, Operations, Tech, Marketing) in navigating legal requirements related to their functions.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">6. Leadership &amp; Collaboration</h3><ul>
<li>Lead and mentor the legal team.</li>
<li>Train internal departments on legal topics (contracts, privacy, labor law, compliance, etc.).</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Tech, Marketing, and Operations.
</li></ul>Requirements<ul>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory; Master&rsquo;s in Law (LLM) is a plus.</li>
<li>Minimum 10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably within tech, digital platforms, or multinational environments.</li>
<li>Strong experience in commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Previous experience in a director or senior legal leadership role.</li></ul></div>

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