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 At EY, we&rsquo;re all in to shape your future with confidence.
 
 
 We&rsquo;ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
 
 
 Join EY and help to build a better working world
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place. As a Legal Associate, you&rsquo;ll support us in making it happen. The General Counsel Office, the in-house legal function of this large Professional Services Organization is dedicated to the provision of world class in-house legal services to the organization&rsquo;s service lines and regions.
 
 
 The GCO Associate will report to a MENA Legal Counsel and support the organization&rsquo;s member firms in MENA. The MENA region includes Saudi Arabia (KSA), UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. You&rsquo;ll be part of the region&rsquo;s legal team and is expected to provide services to the business across the region. This role will be based in Riyadh, KSA.
 
 
 This is a role for a law degree graduate with up to 4 post qualification experience. Experience with domestic and international clients is a plus.
 
 
 
 Your Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Deliver and assist in delivering legal advice and assistance in all practice areas of MENA including corporate and litigation
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 Draft and participate in commercial contracts negotiations with clients and service providers and elevate legal risks to management
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 Act as trusted advisor and develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders and team
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 Support legal function and team and promote the teamwork &amp; cross-support working between the organization&rsquo;s in-house counsels within MENA and globally
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 Advise, draft and negotiating negotiate various legal related aspects of client matters including contracts, master service agreements and tenders
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 Assist in reviewing, amending and implementing changes to policies, procedures and standard documentation in light of legal developments
 
 
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 Skills And Attributes For Success
 
 
 
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 Unquestioned ethics, integrity and adherence to strict confidentiality
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 Pragmatic with strong business acumen
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 Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude
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 High level of self-confidence and energy
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 High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience
 
 
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 To qualify you must have
 
 
 
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 Degree in law (graduate, paralegal, associate level) or lawyer qualified to practice law in KSA
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 Up to 3 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a multi-national corporation or an international law firm in KSA
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 Attention to detail in all aspects
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 Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic
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 Developed commercial awareness with an outcome orientated approach
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 Ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and learn how to evaluate and negotiate contracts
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 Strong personal communication skills
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 Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects
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 The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlines
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 Negotiation skills
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 Strong teaming spirit with solid commitment to professionalism and flexibility in approach
 
 
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 Ideally, you will also have
 
 
 
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 People management and development experience
 
 
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 What We Look For
 
 
 
 We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.
 
 
 
 What Working For EY Offers
 
 
 
 We offer a competitive compensation package where you&rsquo;ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:
 
 
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 Exposure to some of the greatest colleagues and clients in the industry
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 Support, feedback and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence
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 Career potential to grow both within the MENA region and globally
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 A culture that will encourage you to grow you skills and strengths for your own betterment as well as that or EY
 
 
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 </ul>
 Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
 
 
 To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
 
 
 
 EY
 
 | Building a better working world
 
 
 EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
 
 
 Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
 
 
 EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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EY MENA General Counsel Office - Legal Associate - Riyadh

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Legal Advisor / Associate to join our Legal Department and support the Group across
 
 corporate legal and governance matters
 
 as well as the
 
 contract lifecycle
 
 . This role is hands-on and cross-functional, requiring strong legal drafting skills, business judgment, and the ability to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of
 
 commercial agreements
 
 (EPC, supply, consultancy, NDAs, JVs, MOUs).
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 Provide legal support on
 
 corporate governance
 
 , regulatory compliance, and company law matters.
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 Monitor compliance of subsidiaries and joint ventures with local and international regulations.
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 Track legal deadlines such as
 
 license renewals, regulatory filings, and board resolutions
 
 .
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 Support negotiations by preparing mark-ups, issue lists, and fallback positions.
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 Maintain and update
 
 contract management systems
 
 and standard templates.
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 Liaise with government authorities (MCI, SFDA, SAGIA, etc.), external counsel, and internal stakeholders.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; LLM is an advantage.
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience in
 
 legal, corporate, or contract management roles
 
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 KSA Company Law, contract law, and licensing procedures
 
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 Proven expertise in drafting and reviewing
 
 commercial contracts
 
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 Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
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 Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and negotiation skills.
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 Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer:
 
 
 
 
 
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 A dynamic role within a leading Saudi group.
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 Exposure to a variety of corporate and contract matters.
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 Opportunity to work closely with senior management and business units.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Legal Advisor

Tamara

<div>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app on earth. The company serves millions of users in the region and partners with leading global and regional brands such as Apple, SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA and Amazon, as well as small and medium businesses.
 
 
 Tamara is Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others. The company operates from its headquarters in Riyadh, with additional regional and global support offices.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented
 
 Legal Operations - Senior Associate
 
 to join our in-house legal team.
 
 
 In this role, you will be the backbone of our Legal Department, managing and optimizing all of our backend processes, systems, and information to ensure the team operates efficiently and effectively.
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building and improving systems in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
 
 
 Your Responsibilities
 
 
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 Implement and manage streamlined processes and workflows for all Legal Department activities &ndash; including contract management, matter tracking, litigation support, billing, and external counsel management.
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 Implement and manage the Legal Department&rsquo;s technology solutions to optimise efficiency and manage SLAs.
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 Oversee the Legal Department&rsquo;s organizing and archiving of all legal documents and certificates.
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 Assist with the Legal Department&rsquo;s budget, billing, and external counsel management.
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 Support with data analytics and reporting to the Legal Department and senior leadership on department performance.
 
 
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 Your Expertise
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree.
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 3-4 years work experience.
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 Experience in admin, business development, front of house, office management, procurement, or GRC roles.
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 Fluent in English and Arabic &ndash; written and spoken.
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 Worked in either a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
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 Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
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 Is organised and detail-oriented, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is able to analyze complex data, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
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 </ul>
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Legal Operations Senior Associate

Talent House Co.

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Associate to join its Legal and Compliance Department in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will be a Saudi National, bilingual in Arabic and English, and possess 6+ years of legal experience gained from leading law firms or reputable in-house teams.This role involves managing and advising on complex legal, contractual, and dispute matters across Holding and its subsidiaries, particularly in the construction, commercial, and government project sectors.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist the GCLCO in advising the Group and its subsidiaries on legal, commercial, contractual, and labour matters related to disputes and claims.</li><li>Advise on potential disputes, contractual rights and obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Review and support the development of legal strategies for claims related to delays, variations, disruptions, terminations, and force majeure.</li><li>Draft and respond to formal notices, pleadings, statements, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.</li><li>Manage and coordinate with external counsels, experts, and stakeholders to ensure effective dispute resolution.</li><li>Support mediation, arbitration, and litigation proceedings as required.</li><li>Work closely with project teams during project execution to prevent or minimize disputes.</li><li>Participate in negotiations with contractors, clients/employers, and subcontractors.</li><li>Provide day-to-day legal advice on disputes, claims, compliance, and regulatory matters.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records, files, and documentation.</li><li>Prepare legal reports, memos, and presentations for senior management.</li><li>Support the GCLCO on any additional legal tasks or assignments as required.</li></ul>QualificationsEducation &amp; Certification<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law from a recognized Saudi university.</li><li>Advanced legal education (LL.M or equivalent) from a reputable foreign university is preferred.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the construction, infrastructure, or government contracting sectors.</li><li>Proven experience handling claims, disputes, and contentious matters under Saudi law.</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Strong understanding of construction law, contract law, PPP frameworks, and government tender and procurement laws.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of labour laws and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling complex legal challenges.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>This is not an administrative or clerical position.</li><li>Remote work is not permitted; this is a full-time, office-based role.</li><li>Candidate must be bilingual (Arabic &amp; English).</li><li>Saudi nationals only will be considered for this position.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#65020;35,000.00 - &#65020;40,000.00 per month

Senior Legal Advisor – PPP Experience

A&O Shearman

<div>
 A&amp;O Shearman are recruiting an Associate to join the Public Policy &amp; Regulation team in Riyadh, KSA.
 
 
 
 DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 Clients need innovative, adaptable legal services from lawyers who are able to offer robust advice in a dynamic evolving economic and regulatory climate. Now, more than ever, legal advice needs to be structured and provided to take account of market and client requirements.
 
 A&amp;O Shearman has been in the region for over 40 years and during this time it has advised on the vast majority of transformational regulatory mandates and infrastructure development projects in KSA. We are currently advising across the KSA Giga Projects (including leading regulatory mandates), eg. AlUla, Red Sea Development Project, Qiddiyah Entertainment City, AMAALA and Diriyah Gate.
 
 
 A&amp;O Shearman's KSA office team is able to offer our clients exceptional market knowledge, built from a broad client base and from regularly working on market leading infrastructure and regulatory projects.
 
 
 
 ROLE PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 Members of the team often deal directly with various KSA government stakeholders and strategic consultancy firms on major reform initiatives and on the restructuring of KSA government departments and the creation of new government-related entities (GREs). The work includes benchmarking against global best practices, the preparation of draft laws, implementing regulations and GRE formation documents. Furthermore, the team has a multidisciplinary approach through supporting other practice areas (including project finance, real estate, and oil and gas) on KSA law related issues.
 
 
 
 ROLE &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The role involves working on a wide variety of KSA law related matters, e.g. regulatory reforms, project finance, corporate, banking, real estate, oil and gas, PPP and privatisation
 </li>
 <li>
 Drafting, reviewing and amending regulations, agreements and documentation in Arabic and English
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategically advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
 </li>
 <li>
 Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal research and analysis
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 KEY REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 KSA, Civil Law or Common Law qualified lawyer (dual qualification is a plus)
 </li>
 <li>
 Native level Arabic skills
 </li>
 <li>
 1 - 5 PQE with strong technical knowledge of Arabic civil law systems (experience in KSA regulatory system preferred but not required)
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid drafting and regulatory skills - you will be working on creating and drafting new regulations and polices
 </li>
 <li>
 A consultant mindset - be resilient, open to experiencing new challenges and environments and be excited to develop your skill set and brand within the consultancy field
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding academic credentials
 </li>
 <li>
 Intellectual curiosity and versatility
 </li>
 <li>
 Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
 </li>
 <li>
 Detail-focused and self-motivated approach
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent client relationship skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
 </li>
 <li>
 A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
 
 
 We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
 
 
 We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
 
 
 
 
 Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (
 
 
 i.e.
 
 
 three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.
 
 
 
 
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Associate - Public Policy & Regulation

<div><div><div><div>A&amp;O Shearman are recruiting an Associate to join the Public Policy &amp; Regulation team in Riyadh, KSA. 
 
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE 
Clients need innovative, adaptable legal services from lawyers who are able to offer robust advice in a dynamic evolving economic and regulatory climate. Now, more than ever, legal advice needs to be structured and provided to take account of market and client requirements. 
A&amp;O Shearman has been in the region for over 40 years and during this time it has advised on the vast majority of transformational regulatory mandates and infrastructure development projects in KSA. We are currently advising across the KSA Giga Projects (including leading regulatory mandates), eg. AlUla, Red Sea Development Project, Qiddiyah Entertainment City, AMAALA and Diriyah Gate. 
 
A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s KSA office team is able to offer our clients exceptional market knowledge, built from a broad client base and from regularly working on market leading infrastructure and regulatory projects. 
<div>
ROLE PURPOSE 
</div>
Members of the team often deal directly with various KSA government stakeholders and strategic consultancy firms on major reform initiatives and on the restructuring of KSA government departments and the creation of new government-related entities (GREs). The work includes benchmarking against global best practices, the preparation of draft laws, implementing regulations and GRE formation documents. Furthermore, the team has a multidisciplinary approach through supporting other practice areas (including project finance, real estate, and oil and gas) on KSA law related issues. 
<div>
ROLE &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</div><ul><li>
The role involves working on a wide variety of KSA law related matters, e.g. regulatory reforms, project finance, corporate, banking, real estate, oil and gas, PPP and privatisation</li><li>
Drafting, reviewing and amending regulations, agreements and documentation in Arabic and English</li><li>
Strategically advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing</li><li>
Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately</li><li>
Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign</li><li>
Legal research and analysis</li></ul><div>
KEY REQUIREMENTS</div><ul><li>
KSA, Civil Law or Common Law qualified lawyer (dual qualification is a plus)</li><li>
Native level Arabic skills</li><li>
1 &ndash; 5 PQE with strong technical knowledge of Arabic civil law systems (experience in KSA regulatory system preferred but not required)</li><li>
Solid drafting and regulatory skills - you will be working on creating and drafting new regulations and polices</li><li>
A consultant mindset - be resilient, open to experiencing new challenges and environments and be excited to develop your skill set and brand within the consultancy field</li><li>
Outstanding academic credentials</li><li>
Intellectual curiosity and versatility</li><li>
Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge</li><li>
Detail-focused and self-motivated approach</li><li>
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>
Excellent client relationship skills</li><li>
Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation</li><li>
Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment</li><li>
A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility</li></ul> 

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. 
 
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 
 
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. 
 
Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.</div> 
</div><div>Additional information - External
<div>A&amp;O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. 
 
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world&rsquo;s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. 
 
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. 
 
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Bristol Myers Squibb

<div>Working with Us 
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 
 
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . 
 
The Associate Director and Head of Legal, Saudi Arabia will be primarily responsible for providing strategic life sciences regulatory and commercial legal advice to the business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Gulf Countries. The role will focus on assessing, managing and explaining legal risk, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, providing education on relevant legal matters, and responding to the legal needs of the organization in the region.
 
 
The position will be based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and will have no direct reports. 
 
Role responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provide legal support across business operations including commercial, medical, R&amp;D, and supporting functions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while managing legal and enterprise risks.</li><li>
Act as the Legal representative on, and proactively participate in, certain Committees led by the General Manager and other members of the leadership team as part of the region governance model. Escalate issues appropriately.</li><li>
Uphold company integrity, delivering legal education and training, supporting audits and internal investigations and collaborating with Compliance and the leadership team to promote a transparent and inclusive workplace culture, and trustworthy relationship.</li><li>
Manage external legal support and prioritize workload according to business needs.</li></ul>
Qualification:
<ul><li>Law degree and qualification to practice law from an accredited University.</li><li>
An average of 10 years of professional qualified experience, preferably in life-science/pharmaceutical law.</li><li>
Working experience with multinational pharmaceutical companies preferred.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication in English and Arabic.</li></ul>
Essential Skills and Abilities:
<ul><li>Superior personal integrity and ethics.
</li><li>Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with attention to detail and impact on broader organization. Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate to manager and/or subject matter experts on higher risk issues.</li><li>
Demonstrate ability to communicate complex issues clearly, verbally and in writing, anticipating the expected level of detail and preparing for potential follow-up questions.</li><li>
Creative, innovative thinking and solution oriented.</li><li>
Hands-on and team player. Demonstrate leadership and maintain strong collaboration and teamwork across the organization to support speedy and appropriate decision-making.</li><li>
Take ownership and responsibility for work while extending trust and empowering others to own their work.</li></ul>
#LI-ONSITE 
 
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
 
 
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers 
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science&trade; , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. 
 
On-site Protocol 
 
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
 
 
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
 
 
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
 
 
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
 
 
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. 
 
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
 
 
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.</div>

Associate Director and Head of Legal, Saudi Arabia and Gulf Countries

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