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  A global organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to lead legal operations in Saudi Arabia and provide support across the broader GCC region.
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  This high-impact role requires strong expertise in contract negotiation, legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and public sector engagement, with a deep understanding of the Saudi legal and governmental landscape. The successful candidate will deliver strategic legal advice, manage risk, and support the company&rsquo;s growth and integrity in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
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  Reports to the regional legal leadership and collaborates with executive management across business units.
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   Provide timely, strategic, and actionable legal advice to management and departments across a wide range of legal matters.
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   Represent the company in key interactions and negotiations with ministries, municipalities, and other regulatory or governmental authorities.
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   Conduct legal research and support strategic initiatives, business transactions, and cross-sector partnerships.
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   Respond to day-to-day legal queries, including documentation and clarifications on local legal requirements.
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   Act as the main point of contact with external counsel in Saudi Arabia.
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   Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts (government, commercial, vendor).
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   Maintain and update standard contract templates in coordination with business units.
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   Ensure all agreements align with company policies and Saudi legal standards, mitigating legal and operational risks.
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   Monitor and ensure compliance with internal policies, Saudi laws, industry regulations, and relevant international standards.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or Shariah); Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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   Valid license to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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   Native or fluent Arabic and English.
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   A minimum 5 years of experience, ideally within international law firms and/or multinational corporate legal departments.
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   Proven expertise in government contracts and navigating Saudi regulatory frameworks.
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   In-depth knowledge of corporate and contract law, public procurement, and compliance requirements in the Kingdom.
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   Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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Legal Counsel

Tamara

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 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.
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 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.
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 In this role, you will serve as a key legal advisor to our business, navigating new and complex legal issues, and providing strategic counsel that supports our company's rapid growth and innovation.
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 This is an excellent opportunity for a rising star who thrives on solving new challenges in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
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 You will be at the forefront of the financial technology transformation in KSA and the region, play a critical role in shaping our business and managing its growth globally, and work in a high-impact role with a collaborative and supportive team.
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   Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, as well as support on development of template contracts based on business needs.
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   Conduct thorough legal research and provide clear, concise advice to internal business stakeholders on a variety of legal and regulatory issues.
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   Work closely with internal departments such including product, engineering, finance, and sales to provide timely and practical legal guidance that helps achieve business goals.
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   Support the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights.
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   Support the incorporation and managing corporate affairs of the Group.
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   Support senior legal team members on strategic transactions, managing legal disputes, and business inquiries.
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   Bachelor's degree in law.
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   3-4 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years training and/or working in private practice.
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   Able to think strategically and provide legal advice that aligns with the company's business objectives.
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   Is highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive to solving problems, and willing to learn.
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   Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
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Qiddiya | القدية

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 Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Senior Legal Counsel, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support for our innovative projects. In this high-impact position, you'll deliver strategic legal advice and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential legal risks to protect the company's interests.
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   Offer expert legal counsel on a wide range of issues related to corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters
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   Negotiate, draft, and review various agreements to ensure favorable terms and compliance with the law
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   Manage legal disputes and litigation in coordination with external legal advisors
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   Support the development of corporate policies and internal strategies to ensure compliance with international legal standards
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   Advise on the legal implications of business decisions, providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership
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   Supervise and guide junior legal staff, fostering their professional growth and development
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   Conduct thorough legal research and stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations affecting our operations
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   Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to integrate legal considerations into business processes
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   Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
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   At least 8 years of experience in legal practice, particularly as in-house counsel or in a corporate legal environment
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   Deep knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
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   Strong ability to analyze and navigate complex legal issues and transactions
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   Exceptional negotiation skills with proven experience in contract negotiation
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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English
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   Leadership qualities with experience in mentoring junior team members
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   A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
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Senior Legal Counsel

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Senior Legal Counsel, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support for our innovative projects. In this high-impact position, you'll deliver strategic legal advice and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential legal risks to protect the company&rsquo;s interests.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><ul>
<li>Offer expert legal counsel on a wide range of issues related to corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Negotiate, draft, and review various agreements to ensure favorable terms and compliance with the law.</li>
<li>Manage legal disputes and litigation in coordination with external legal advisors.</li>
<li>Support the development of corporate policies and internal strategies to ensure compliance with international legal standards.</li>
<li>Advise on the legal implications of business decisions, providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership.</li>
<li>Supervise and guide junior legal staff, fostering their professional growth and development.</li>
<li>Conduct thorough legal research and stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations affecting our operations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to integrate legal considerations into business processes.</li>
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<li>Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction.</li>
<li>At least 8 years of experience in legal practice, particularly as in-house counsel or in a corporate legal environment.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Strong ability to analyze and navigate complex legal issues and transactions.</li>
<li>Exceptional negotiation skills with proven experience in contract negotiation.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.</li>
<li>Leadership qualities with experience in mentoring junior team members.</li>
<li>A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.</li>
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Comprehensive benefits package</p></div>

Schneider Electric

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<ul><li> Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resource, where approved) for the zone.</li><li>
Oversight and delivery all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus in commercial contract review (including distributor agreements), strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Region.</li><li>
Provide quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day to day basis in areas such as:</li></ul><div>
(a) General Commercial transactions,</div><div>
(b) assisting Business by guiding them in terms of Saudi Law</div><div>
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Operate as a valued &amp; integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.</li><li>
Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.</li><li>
Support the Compliance Central team by implementing internal governance policies, policies proofreading and investigations on ethical concerns &amp; misconduct in Country.</li><li>
Claims &amp; Litigation oversight &amp; reporting.</li><li>
Managing external resources</li></ul><div><b>
Collaboration.</b></div><ul><li>
Support transversal activities with local implementation within the zone.</li><li>
Provide reasonable assistance to other members of the Regions as requested by the Legal Management.</li><li>
Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Saudi Arabia</li><li>
Seven - eight ( 7 / 8) or more years&rsquo; relevant post qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment &amp; preferably in a Construction, Oil &amp; Energy, or Renewables &amp; Environment sector.</li><li>
Native in Arabic.</li><li>
Fluent in English.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office.</li></ul>
About Our Company:<div></div><p><b><br>
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?</b></p><p>
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values &ndash; Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork &ndash; starts with us.</p><p>
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.</p><p>
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.</p><p>
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric &ndash; apply today!</p><p>
&euro;36 billion global revenue<br>
+13% organic growth<br>
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries<br>
#1 on the Global 100 World&rsquo;s most sustainable corporations</p><div></div><div><br>
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and &lsquo;inclusion&rsquo; is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.</i></div><div><br>
</div><div><i>At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter </i><i>here</i><br>
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<i>Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.</i></div></div><div></div>

Jameson Legal

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  Jameson Legal is working with a global entity in Saudi Arabia that specialises in the energy sector. The company&rsquo;s in-house law organisation seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to specialise within their Upstream department on Gas matters.
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  For the successful individual, this is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally renowned corporate entity to handle market-leading transactions. The company already has a significant in-house legal organisation that is experiencing dramatic growth.
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  In a newly formed team, the head of department is looking for a senior Lawyer, with ten years of expertise in transactional gas matters. You will have experience handling corporate, M&amp;A, Projects, and LNG matters. You will be expected to build relationships with external stakeholders and clients, so a willingness to be proactive and enjoy developing relationships is pivotal.
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  Experience in the region is not necessary, although international experience gained in distinguished private practice or corporate entities is important.
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  Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
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  This is an exciting opportunity with a long-term pathway for progression and development in a significant global entity, offering an exceptional package and benefits for the incoming individual and their family.
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Tabby | تابي

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 Sherif Amgad
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 This role will support corporate governance efforts within Tabby Group entities especially in the KSA, including by serving as the Board Secretary of a Saudi public company. You'll be instrumental in assisting with various governance activities, ensuring the effective management of entities from a governance perspective, and maintaining the company's good standing. Your organizational prowess and strong communication skills will be key in facilitating critical decision-making and maintaining transparent records.
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 As a Corporate Governance Counsel at Tabby, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and effective operation of our Board of Directors and its committees. You'll be responsible for meticulously managing all administrative, logistical, and documentation aspects of Board and committee meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate governance practices and legal requirements.
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   CMA &amp; Tadawul Governance Support: Handle all governance and listing requirements issued by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), including the preparation, monitoring, and management of all related documents and filings.
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   Meeting Coordination: Preparing and issuing notices and invitations for all Board and committee meetings.
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   Document Management: Preparing and circulating all pre-meeting documents and materials and meticulously organizing and managing all related documentation.
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   Minute Taking: Drafting accurate and comprehensive minutes of Board and committee meetings.
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   Legal Compliance: Facilitating the notarization and legalization of Board meeting minutes and resolutions as required, and maintaining statutory registers and records related to Board and committee activities.
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   Action Tracking: Following up on action items arising from Board and committee meetings to ensure timely completion.
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   Entity Governance Support: Assisting in the overall corporate governance framework for Tabby Group entities, including supporting the maintenance of corporate records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and generally helping to keep entities in good standing.
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   Excellent command of English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
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   Law degree from a recognized university.
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   Must be a Saudi resident.
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   Between three (3) to five (5) years of demonstrable relevant experience in a similar corporate governance position or company secretarial role, preferably gained in an international group.
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   Proven experience supporting the governance of listed companies in Saudi Arabia, including direct exposure to CMA or Saudi Exchange governance matters.
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   Legal training in corporate law and experience in a reputable regional or international law firm or in-house is an advantage.
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   Experience in using entity management software.
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   Strong understanding of MENA region's legal systems and corporate governance practices, particularly in the UAE (mainland and freezone) and KSA.
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   Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage a complex workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
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   Ability to work in a regulated environment and navigate complex regulatory requirements.
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   Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
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   Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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   Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
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