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<div>Job Description:<div></div><div> 
Within a demanding and fast-paced environment, the Legal Counsel &ndash; KSABYP provides hands-on legal support to the Saudi Arabia and KSABYP businesses. The role focuses on day-to-day commercial, contractual, regulatory, and governance matters, supporting business activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and Schneider Electric group standards.</div><div>
Acting as a key operational legal partner, the Legal Counsel works closely with the Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; KSABYP, contributing to the execution of legal matters, supporting projects and tenders, and assisting in the management of legal risks within the cluster.</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Legal &amp; Commercial Support</li><li><ul><li>
Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units and functional teams within the KSABYP cluster, with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Draft, review, negotiate, and support the execution of a broad range of commercial and project agreements, including:</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
 Sales and supply agreements</li><li>
 Services and maintenance contracts</li><li>
 EPC, subcontracting, consortium, and partnership agreements</li><li>
 Distribution, agency, and channel partner agreements</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>
Support project and tender activities (public and private), including bid documentation, contractual risk analysis, and contract execution.</li></ul></li><li>
Regulatory, Government &amp; Compliance</li><li><ul><li>
Support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia and the KSABYP cluster, including local content, licensing, and regulatory approvals.</li><li>
Assist in handling regulatory inquiries, audits, and interactions with local authorities, under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel.</li><li>
Support the implementation and monitoring of governance and compliance frameworks, in coordination with Compliance, Ethics, and Internal Control teams.</li><li>
Assist with corporate governance matters for local entities, including board processes, statutory documentation, and corporate records, with the support of company secretarial providers where applicable.</li></ul></li><li>
Risk Management &amp; Litigation Support</li></ul> 
<ul><li><ul><li>
Identify and escalate legal and contractual risks in a timely manner to the Senior Legal Counsel.</li><li>
Support the management of pre-contentious and contentious matters, including coordination with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, employment, regulatory, or other disputes.</li><li>
Assist in monitoring external legal spend and ensuring efficient use of external resources, in line with group policies.</li><li>
Escalate material, legal, regulatory or reputational risks to Senior Legal Counsel in a timely manner.</li></ul></li><li>
Knowledge Sharing &amp; Legal Operations</li><li><ul><li>
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the KSABYP cluster and contribute to internal legal updates.</li><li>
Support legal awareness and training sessions for business and functional teams on key legal topics.</li><li>
Contribute to legal department initiatives, including process improvements, harmonisation of templates, and knowledge sharing.</li></ul></li></ul>
Qualifications:

Education<ul><li><ul><li>
Law degree (LLB or equivalent); admission to a bar or qualification as an attorney/advocate is an advantage.</li><li>
Additional qualification in international business law (LLM or equivalent) is a plus.</li></ul></li></ul>
Experience<ul><li><ul><li>
Minimum 6-8 years of professional legal experience in commercial and/or corporate law.</li><li>
Proven experience within an international company or law firm, preferably in the industrial, energy, infrastructure, or services sectors.</li><li>
Solid exposure to Saudi Arabia and the KSABYP cluster jurisdictions is highly desirable.</li><li>
Experience dealing with government or semi-government entities is a strong advantage.</li></ul></li><li>
Technical &amp; Professional Skills</li><li><ul><li>
Strong expertise in commercial contracts and transactional work.</li><li>
Solid understanding of regulatory, governance, and compliance environments in emerging markets.</li><li>
Ability to assess risks pragmatically and provide clear, business-oriented legal advice.</li><li>
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to operate with autonomy, while escalating matters appropriately.</li></ul></li><li>
Languages</li><li><ul><li>
Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.</li><li>
Knowledge of additional languages (French or relevant local languages) is a strong advantage.</li></ul></li><li>
Personal Qualities</li><li><ul><li>
High standards of integrity, rigor, and reliability.</li><li>
Strong sense of business partnership and pragmatism.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.</li><li>
Curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in complex and evolving environments.</li></ul></li></ul><div>
Reporting &amp; Organisation</div><ul><li><ul><li>
The Legal Counsel will be part of the KSABYP Legal team and reports directly to the Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; KSABYP Cluster.</li><li>
Occasional travel within the KSABYP cluster may be required.</li></ul></li></ul>
About Our Company:<div></div> 
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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.</div><div> 
</div><div>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 here 
 
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Legal Counsel

Hays

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 Your new company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A global organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to lead legal operations in Saudi Arabia and provide support across the broader GCC region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your new role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 Reports to the regional legal leadership and collaborates with executive management across business units.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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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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 What you'll need to succeed
 
 
 
 
 
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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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 What you'll get in return
 
 
 
 
 
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 Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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 Includes opportunities for periodic travel.
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Lifera

<div>
 
 
 Area of Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Governance/Board Secretary Services: including but not limited to attending meetings with the General Legal Counsel, distribute meeting agendas and supporting documents, take meeting minutes, prepare resolutions, maintain and file records properly and ensure passed resolutions/recommendations are addressed, monitor deadlines (internal or statutory requirements), support the board for arranging logistics and travel arrangements, liaising with the Public Investment Fund on matters such as: (i) annual Board and Sub-Committee remuneration and allowances; (ii) quarterly reports; (iii) governance frameworks compliance; and (iv) address regular PIF portfolio company requirements.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Day-to-day legal services: including but not limited to legal research and analysis, document review and drafting, legal support to senior attorneys, contractual management by maintaining files, documents, monitoring deadlines, court dates and procedural requirements.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Educational Qualification:
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 4-6 years of experience in the same field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 
 Excellent drafting skills, legal research ability, knowledge of governance and general standard business acumen, ideally board secretary experience, fluent English and Arabic speaker.
 
</div>

Skyro

<div>
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skyro is seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 to support our fast-growing fintech operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in
 
 Riyadh
 
 , you will serve as the company&rsquo;s primary legal advisor in the market, partnering closely with our Global Legal team to guide the business through a dynamic regulatory landscape and ensure full compliance with Saudi laws,
 
 SAMA
 
 regulations, and other applicable frameworks. This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the future of financial services in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 In this role, you will provide day-to-day legal support across all business functions, offering clear, practical, and solutions-oriented advice to senior leadership and operational teams. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial, regulatory, and corporate documents while ensuring that our products, partnerships, and internal processes are aligned with the latest legal and regulatory requirements. As the legal guardian of our KSA operations, you will also oversee compliance with SAMA and NCA obligations, manage licensing and registration processes, support corporate governance activities, and ensure that internal policies and governance frameworks reflect both Saudi Companies Law and international best practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your work will extend across contract management, legal risk assessment, and regulatory interpretation, empowering the business to move with confidence and clarity. You will collaborate closely with external advisors, engage directly with regulators when necessary, and provide timely, well-researched guidance on emerging fintech regulations and sector developments. As the legal landscape evolves rapidly, your insights and expertise will help shape strategic decisions, mitigate risk, and support product innovation.
 
 
 
 
 
 To succeed in this role, you should bring a solid foundation in Saudi law with at least six years of relevant experience gained in fintech, banking, or financial services. You must be licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia, demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation abilities, and be fluent in both Arabic and English. Experience within multicultural or international environments will be highly valued, as you will work closely with stakeholders across multiple regions.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are a proactive, commercially minded legal professional ready to play a pivotal role in a high-growth fintech company, we would love to hear from you.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Future Pipe Industries

<div>
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 Future Pipe Industries Group (FPIG) is expanding its legal and governance footprint across the Middle East, with the establishment of its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are looking for an experienced and agile Regional Legal Counsel &amp; Contract Manager to join our RHQ team and provide legal and contractual support across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East, including but not limited to KSA, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, and North Africa.
 
 
 This dual-role position encompasses legal advisory, contract management, and digital transformation responsibilities. The successful candidate will be based in Riyadh and lead the full contract lifecycle (from tendering through to post-execution governance), while also contributing to the digitization of legal and contracting processes across the region.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Regional Governance
 
 
 
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 Provide legal counsel to management across Middle East operations on regulatory, contractual, and operational matters.
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 Interpret and apply relevant laws across KSA, UAE, Egypt, and other regional jurisdictions in alignment with group-wide policies.
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 Support the RHQ legal setup, license renewals, board resolutions, and government filings.
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 Manage legal risks, support investigations, and handle pre-litigation claims or dispute resolution processes.
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 Support license renewals, regulatory filings, and legal formalities in coordination with RHQ and business units.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Contract Lifecycle Management
 
 
 
 
 Pre-Tender &amp; Tender Stage
 
 
 
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 Review RFQs, RFPs, and bid documents, flag legal and commercial risks.
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 Coordinate with the Bids &amp; Proposal team to formulate compliant and qualified submissions.
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 Evaluate contractual risk positions and align with internal stakeholders for bid approval.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Negotiation &amp; Execution Stage
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (EPC, supply, service, JV).
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 Ensure strict compliance with FPI&rsquo;s Authority Matrix and Legal Signatory Matrix.
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 Manage execution workflows and maintain contract version control.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Digital Contract Transformation
 
 
 
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 Lead the Legal Function initiative on the digitalization of the contract lifecycle via tools like DocuSign, SharePoint, SAP Ariba, or contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.
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 Assist in building digital workflows, approval matrices, metadata structures, and templates.
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 Promote system adoption across business functions and act as a contract system superuser or advisor.
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 Create and build the tool legal library and template in support of the digital tool.
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 Policies, Playbook &amp; Training
 
 
 
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 Maintain a comprehensive understanding of FPI&rsquo;s contracts policy, templates, and legal risk thresholds.
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 Lead the drafting, updating, and institutionalization of the Contract &amp; Commercial Manual and Contract Playbook.
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 Deliver training sessions and workshops across functions to build consistency and awareness of contract governance.
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 Recommend enhancements to improve collaboration between Legal, Commercial, Projects, and Finance
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</div>

Legal Counsel & Contract Manager

Olayan Saudi Holding Company

<div>
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 To prepare agreements, contracts, leases, and other transactional legal documents to ensure minimizing risks associated with different transactions, in addition to conducting required legal research and analysis to provide accurate information to Olayan and its stakeholders.
 
 
 
 Job Accountabilities &amp; Activities
 
 
 
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 Assist in preparing, reviewing, revising and amending all transactions&rsquo; related documentation such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, salary agreements, distribution agreements, license agreements, etc..
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 Conduct legal research and analysis to support in providing accurate and timely legal advice and guidance to Olayan and its stakeholders regarding transactions.
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 Conduct legal analysis and assessment of potential risks and opportunities associated with various transactions for Olayan.
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 Carry on legal due diligence through collecting and assessing all of the legal documents and information relating to joint ventures to scrutinize any legal risks, such as lawsuits or intellectual property details.
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 Support in sourcing external law firms, and coordinate with them to ensure that their activities and actions are in alignment with Olayan&rsquo;s rules and regulations.
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 Prepare, revise and amend legal documents related to external communications and ensure compliance with transaction&rsquo;s framework.
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 Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all external communications and legal transactions and support Senior Legal Counsels in their duties.
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 Coordinate with government bodies such as Ministry of Commerce to discuss legal matters and transactions pending with the Ministry, and represent Olayan before the Ministry&rsquo;s officials.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Education &amp; Certifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Corporate Law or equivalent is required.
 
 
 
 Required Years Of Experience
 
 
 
 Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the Legal domain, previous experience in Transactions is highly preferred.
</div>

Legal Counsel, Transaction

Tabby | تابي

<div>
 
 Department:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 KSA
 
 
 
 Reporting To:
 
 Abdullah Alhabeeb
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 This role will support corporate governance efforts within, 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.
 
 
 As a Legal Counsel (Corporate Governance) at Tweeq, 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.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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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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 Skills, Knowledge &amp; Expertise
 
 
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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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 </ul>
</div>

Legal Counsel (Corporate Governance)

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