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Huda Vision

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

Litigation Lawyer - Riyadh

Safqah Capital | صفقة المالية

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

Confidential

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

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 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 seeking a
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 with 3-4 years of experience to join our dynamic in-house Legal team.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 This is an excellent opportunity for a rising star who thrives on solving new challenges in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 Your Responsibilities
 
 
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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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 Your Expertise
 
 
 
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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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 Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Provide practical advice and counsel for all matters including, but not limited to, policy review and creation, employment issues, contract and procurement issue, corporate matters, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
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 Identify, analyze and report on important legislative and regulatory developments.
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 Provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits, and to prevent future ones.
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 Develop and recommend company policy and position on legal issues.
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 Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues.
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 Represent the company, as appropriate, in various legal proceedings both domestically and internationally.
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 Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
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 Write and administer complex vendor, merchant, bank, client, and employment contracts as needed.
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 Respond to government investigations and queries as the principal point of contact.
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 Manage external counsel and general litigation; provide input on the decision whether to send matters to outside counsel and assist in the oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
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 Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
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 Lead all Legal activities in the department and ensure the appropriate governance framework is in place to enable business objectives to be met and return on investment maximized.
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 Preparation and/or reviewing any correspondence that have a legal nature.
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 Provide legal advice as requested.
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 Propose appropriate recommendations on company polices, and ensure safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests and rights.
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 Protect the company against claims and lawsuits.
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 Manage team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department
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 People Management:
 
 
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 Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talents for their respective Department
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 Manage, guide and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with set policies and procedures
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 Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise the team and provide regular feedback on performance
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 Uphold a high-performance working environment and promote the Organization&rsquo;s Values
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Legal Manager

Foreground LLC

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

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