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Boeing

<div>At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that&rsquo;s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.<div>
Boeing Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior International Paralegal to join the Law Department's Global Law Affairs team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position will support the Regional Counsel based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working under limited supervision and performing multiple work assignments concurrently, often within a short period of time, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. The individual will also work well with others, clearly communicating requirements, expectations, and deadlines, and asking questions to acquire and share relevant information.
Position responsibilities include the following:
<ul><li>Develops, administers, and maintains law department projects, policies, procedures, and practices.</li><li>
Performs complex legal research and analysis.</li><li>
Drafts, reviews, and revises legal documents.</li><li>
Develops in-country and regional plans and strategies in consultation with the Responsible Attorney(s).</li><li>
Communicates legal advice.</li><li>
Provides support to internal law personnel and outside counsel.</li><li>
Identifies and organizes relevant documents in response to requests.</li><li>
Maintains legal document and retention systems and maintenance of databases.</li><li>
Develops advanced job practices, techniques, and standards.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Responsible Attorney(s), Law and Global Compliance executives, and other personnel.</li><li>
Interfaces with outside counsel and in-country officials. Identifies and protects all oral and written legal communications.</li></ul>
Functional Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Effectively collects, organizes, synthesizes and analyzes data; summarizes findings; develops conclusions and recommendations from appropriate sources.
Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good, effective working relationships.
Communication
Using a variety of media, clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Planning and Organizing
Effectively plans for what is to be achieved and involves all relevant stakeholders. Anticipates important or critical issues, identifying resource requirements and recommending responsibility for specific work to meet deadlines. Demonstrates the use of information gathering techniques, analyzing situations, and identifying implications to facilitate correct decisions. Demonstrates ability to monitor progress and make changes as required.
Service Delivery
Anticipates and responds to the needs and demands of business partners and organizations (both internal and external) with a service excellence mindset.
Work Standards
Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Research Skills
Conducts complex research with minimal attorney oversight regarding in-country and regional regulatory, legislative, and judicial systems requirements and impacts on the company. Conducts in-depth independent research regarding entity compliance matters such as license renewals, change of directors, contracts, ministerial decree renewals, and de-registrations. Researches local labor laws in support of employee investigations and disputes.
Legal Analysis
Collects and analyzes new and/or shifting in-country and regional regulatory, legislative, and judicial systems requirements and impacts on the company. Responsible for contract interpretation and analysis. Conducts legal policy analysis to ensure business units and other entities are compliant with U.S., international, and regional requirements. Develops databases and/or dashboards to track and monitor strategic-level regulatory, legislative, judicial, and compliance related matters. Handles extensive legal document and records management, contract interpretation, and analysis. Integrates efforts to eliminate, consolidate and/or simplify process documents. Leads the transition from traditional documentation standards to evolving data and information management standards by staying current on industry best practices and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Writing and Policy Development
Provides executive-level briefings/communications/presentations for attorneys, company leadership, shareholders, and others. Consults and collaborates with Responsible Attorney(s) to develop law-related guidelines and policies for internal and external application. As a regional or in-country subject matter expert, prepares guidelines and drafts policies related to law, regulatory, and compliance matters. Develops policy positions for specific in-country/regional requirements with limited attorney input. Summarizes and reviews documentation and develops informational or technical materials for attorneys, other Law and Global Compliance executives, and external clients.
Strategic Collaboration with Responsible Attorney(s)
Identifies critical issues related to practice group as well as government (foreign and/or domestic) regulations impacting the company. Develops strategies by identifying and formulating objectives, costs, risks, ways, and means to achieve goals. Solicits negotiation positions from Responsible Attorney(s) and conveys outside counsel/ firms/vendor proposals. Interfaces with outside counsel representatives and makes contract negotiation recommendations to the Responsible Attorney(s).
Project Management
Develops, maintains, assesses, and ensures execution of project schedules and budgets. Monitors and tracks execution of plans and communicates status to the Responsible Attorney(s) as well as internal and external business clients. Maintains liaison with Law and Global Compliance executives and colleagues, other business units and stakeholders, vendor account managers, and local government officials. Innovates process standards, guidelines, and tools.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)<ul><li>
Paralegal certification</li><li>
Experience working as a paralegal or legal analyst</li><li>
English language fluency (reading, writing, and speaking)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)<ul><li>
Law degree (Juris Doctor)</li><li>
Experience working as a legal analyst</li><li>
Arabic language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)</li></ul>
Relocation:
This position offers relocation within Saudi Arabia - subject to candidate eligibility.
Right to work:
Immigration support will not be provided.
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabia law.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> 
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 01, 2025 
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position. 
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia) 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world&rsquo;s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.</div>

Senior International Paralegal

Jameson Legal

<div>
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience in the region is not necessary, although international experience gained in distinguished private practice or corporate entities is important.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 Package:
 
 Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Getinge

<div><div><div><div><div>Senior Legal Officer, MENA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Date: Oct 22, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location:
Riyadh, SA
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Company: Getinge Regional Headquarter
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Remote Work: 3-4 days at home (hybrid) 
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div>With a passion for life</div> 
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</div><div>Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers &ndash; and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
</div><div>Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.</div><div></div> 
Department: 
Sustainability, Legal &amp; Compliance

Job Function Summary:

Sustainability, Legal &amp; Compliance (SLC) is a newly established department in Getinge, and is comprised of the following functions: Sustainability, Ethics &amp; Compliance, Digitization &amp; IPR, Corporate Legal, Global Commercial Legal.

Legal has a vital role in enabling and supporting Getinge and its leaders in managing legal and conduct risk in how business is done, creating a business environment which embeds responsibility for business ethics and law into daily operations, ensuring better control and predictability for the business on a global scale, as well as creating a sustainable and responsible business.

Legal also plays a vital role in supporting the business on a global, regional and local level with contractual arrangements, negotiations, risk evaluation and general day-to-day legal support. 
Getinge has operations in 68 locations in MEA through its channel partners. 


Summary of the Job:

This is a senior legal role within the global commercial legal team. As the Senior Legal Officer MENA, you will report to the Head of Legal CEE &amp; MEA and will be providing high quality, strategic and practical legal advice, guidance and support for Getinge's business in the MENA region.

The role involves closely collaborating with the MENA sales and service organization (SSU) and Business Area (BA) entities, as well as working closely with the global business/product areas, global sales and service, corporate and group functions. You will also partner closely with the overall global Ethics &amp; Compliance and sustainability team.

The key responsibilities will include providing practical legal counsel to the two regional SSUs and BA teams, coordinating and ensuring high quality legal support across the MENA region, collaborating closely with the Head of Legal CEE &amp; MEA and the global legal team, partnering with the Ethics &amp; Compliance and sustainability teams to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, contributing legal expertise and insights to MENA business.

The role will report to the Head of Legal CEE &amp; MEA. 


Job Functions: (Primary &quot;essential&quot; duties and responsibilities)

Responsible for:
<ul>
<li>Providing hands-on legal support for the general corporate affairs of Getinge's legal entities and operations in the MENA region, including governance-related matters.</li>
<li>Managing relevant contracts with customers and suppliers, contractors, distributors and agents, service providers, software/technology providers, other internal corporate entities, etc.</li>
<li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements.</li>
<li>In cooperation with the global commercial legal team, drafting, revising and implementing contract templates for various transactions and supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.</li>
</ul><ul><li>In collaboration with the global legal team, implement contract management administration.</li>
<li>Identifying and advising on legal, policy and regulatory risks and the legal liabilities associated with the MENA business in general as well as in specific transactions.</li>
<li>Collaborating with the Ethics &amp; Compliance team, e.g., supporting implementation of MENA policies and directives and MENA governance structures.</li>
<li>Conducting training for various legal and compliance-related topics as relevant.</li>
<li>Keeping abreast of legal and compliance issues that could impact the MENA organization.</li>
<li>Performing other related duties and special projects as required.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills and Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Strong sense of business ethics.</li>
<li>Capability to work in a team and cooperate with all levels of an organization with a positive and engaging style, even in challenging circumstances.</li>
<li>Commercial experience, analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams in a matrix reporting structure.</li>
<li>Knowledge of global business and international matrix models.</li>
<li>A team player with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset, providing high-quality legal support, often under time pressure.</li>
<li>Good judgment in knowing when and how to escalate issues to the appropriate level and propose solutions.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Integrity and responsibility in performing work.</li>
<li>Ability to positively disagree and search for better solutions.</li>
<li>Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Experience and Education Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Finished Law degree.</li>
<li>At least 5 years of legal experience.</li>
<li>Experience with close working relationship with E&amp;C teams.</li>
<li>Experience working in the Middle East, Africa, and Central &amp; Eastern European markets.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.</li>
</ul>
Internal and External Contacts/Relationships:
<ul>
<li>Contact with the Global Legal and Global Ethics &amp; Compliance team.</li>
<li>Contact with regional global sales management, regional business area management, and functional leaders within the global organization.</li>
<li>Contact with vendors, consultants, customers, distributors, and other relevant external third parties.</li>
</ul>
Disclaimer:

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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<div>About us
</div><div>With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.</div> 
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<div>Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Legal Officer, MENA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary of the Job This is a senior legal role within the global commercial legal team. As the Senior Legal Officer MENA, you will report to the Head of Legal CEE & MEA and will be providing high quality, strategic and practical legal advice, guidance and support for Getinge's business in the MENA region. The role involves closely collaborating with the MENA sales and service organization (SSU) and Business Area (BA) entities, as well as working closely with the global business/product areas, global sales and service, corporate and group functions. You will also partner closely with the overall global Ethics & Compliance and sustainability team. The key responsibilities will include providing practical legal counsel to the two regional SSUs and BA teams, coordinating and ensuring high quality legal support across the MENA region, collaborating closely with the Head of Legal CEE & MEA and the global legal team, partnering with the Ethics & Compliance and sustainability teams to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, contributing legal expertise and insights to MENA business. The role will report to the Head of Legal CEE & MEA. Job Functions (Primary 2tional" essential" duties and responsibilities) <ul> <li>Providing hands-on legal support for the general corporate affairs of Getinge's legal entities and operations in the MENA region, including governance-related matters.</li> <li>Managing relevant contracts with customers and suppliers, contractors, distributors and agents, service providers, software/technology providers, other internal corporate entities, etc.</li> <li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements.</li> <li>In cooperation with the global commercial legal team, drafting, revising and implementing contract templates for various transactions and supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.</li> <li>In collaboration with the global legal team, implement contract management administration.</li> <li>Identifying and advising on legal, policy and regulatory risks and the legal liabilities associated with the MENA business in general as well as in specific transactions.</li> <li>Collaborating with the Ethics & Compliance team, e.g., supporting implementation of MENA policies and directives and MENA governance structures.</li> <li>Conducting training for various legal and compliance-related topics as relevant.</li> <li>Keeping abreast of legal and compliance issues that could impact the MENA organization.</li> <li>Performing other related duties and special projects as required.</li> </ul> Required Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Strong sense of business ethics.</li> <li>Capability to work in a team and cooperate with all levels of an organization with a positive and engaging style, even in challenging circumstances.</li> <li>Commercial experience, analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams in a matrix reporting structure.</li> <li>Knowledge of global business and international matrix models.</li> <li>A team player with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset, providing high-quality legal support, often under time pressure.</li> <li>Good judgment in knowing when and how to escalate issues to the appropriate level and propose solutions.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.</li> <li>Integrity and responsibility in performing work.</li> <li>Ability to positively disagree and search for better solutions.</li> <li>Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.</li> </ul> Experience and Education Requirements <ul> <li>Finished Law degree.</li> <li>At least 5 years of legal experience.</li> <li>Experience with close working relationship with E&C teams.</li> <li>Experience working in the Middle East, Africa, and Central & Eastern European markets.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.</li> </ul> Internal and External Contacts/Relationships <ul> <li>Contact with the Global Legal and Global Ethics & Compliance team.</li> <li>Contact with regional global sales management, regional business area management, and functional leaders within the global organization.</li> <li>Contact with vendors, consultants, customers, distributors, and other relevant external third parties.</li> </ul> Disclaimer: The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>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.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Key Responsibilities</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>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<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>
</ul>Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Clifford Chance

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
 
 
 
 
 Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal &amp; Regulatory Knowledge Management
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Proactively monitor, analyse, and summarise legislative and regulatory developments across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including guidance from key regulatory authorities.
 </li>
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 Lead the dissemination of critical updates to fee-earners and practice groups, ensuring relevance and clarity.
 </li>
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 Conduct in-depth legal research and produce high-quality internal briefings, analysis, and strategic insight reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and enhance local knowledge repositories and intranet pages to ensure timely access to relevant knowhow.
 </li>
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 Drive the categorisation, curation, and uploading of knowledge materials into global knowledge platforms (e.g. Bound Volumes, ACKCs).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Training &amp; Induction
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and deliver legal inductions for all new joiners, including lawyers, trainees, and secondees in Riyadh.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify training needs and implement bespoke legal and regulatory training for internal teams and, where appropriate, external clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with the global Clifford Chance Academy team to ensure Riyadh lawyers are integrated into firm-wide learning programmes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee and facilitate monthly regulatory update and in-depth sessions, coordinating closely with partners. Identify training requirements and deliver tailored legal and regulatory training for lawyers
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Templates, Precedents &amp; Tools
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Take ownership of developing, maintaining, and updating Saudi law-specific templates, standard form documents, and practice notes in collaboration with the wider fee earner teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistency, quality, and accessibility of legal documentation across practice areas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the development of checklists, toolkits, and knowhow to drive efficiency and legal excellence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Thought Leadership &amp; Strategic Initiatives
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate on global and regional thought leadership initiatives including newsletters, legal briefings, ESG, FinTech, Hydrogen, and other emerging legal trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Author or contribute to client publications, white papers, and internal legal horizon scanning pieces relevant to the Saudi market.
 </li>
 <li>
 Play an active role in global knowledge transformation projects such as
 
 Knowledge Reimagined
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Collaboration &amp; Advisory Support
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as a trusted legal advisor and internal consultant to lawyers across the Riyadh office, supporting transactional work with technical legal insight.
 </li>
 <li>
 Respond to complex legal or knowledge queries and escalate matters when required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build strong relationships with Knowledge &amp; Information (K&amp;I) teams across the Middle East and Clifford Chance&rsquo;s global network.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support knowledge infrastructure growth, including library services and legal content subscriptions in KSA.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified lawyer with at least 4&ndash;6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained within an international law firm or a top-tier legal environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong grounding in one or more of AS&amp;H Clifford Chance's core practice areas including corporate/M&amp;A, general banking, Islamic finance or capital markets is desirable
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate complex Saudi Arabian legal and regulatory developments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in legal research, drafting, training, or professional support work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to legal operations and knowledge sharin
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree and strong academic credentials are essential.
 </li>
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 Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
 </li>
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 Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Attractions
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You will be joining AS&amp;H Clifford Chance, the market-leading law firm in Saudi Arabia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be part of a high-performing and innovative K&amp;I team with access to global best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute directly to the strategic development of our KSA knowledge infrastructure.
 </li>
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 Gain exposure across practice areas and global knowledge initiatives.
 </li>
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 Access to the firm&rsquo;s award-winning global learning and development platform, the Clifford Chance Academy.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Pearson

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Legal Director - MENAT will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing Pearson&rsquo;s affairs within the MENAT region and will be responsible for providing expert advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. The Legal Director - MENAT will work closely with senior management and other internal stakeholders to manage legal risk, protect Pearson&rsquo;s interests and support strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working internationally, and particular experience and a deep understanding of the MENAT region&rsquo;s legal and cultural landscape. Whilst the main focus of the role will be the MENAT region, the Legal Director - MENAT will also support on a broader scope of work (including across the wider EMEA region) as required.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 An overview of the roles scope and focus:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Legal Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor and provide high-quality, accurate and timely legal advice to senior management and key stakeholders on a diverse range of legal and strategic matters, including contracts, commercial matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, product launches, partnerships and market expansions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial contracts: Draft, negotiate and proactively manage complex commercial arrangements whilst ensuring compliance with applicable laws and best practices. You will have broad experience of drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, sales and distribution agreements, marketing agreements and other legal documents, and supporting on government tenders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk management: Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws, including proactively monitoring developments in laws, regulations, industry trends and best practices, and providing training and advice to business teams on the same. Identify and assess legal risks across business operations and offer proactive advice and mitigation strategies to manage risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Specialist legal support &ndash; Provide specialist legal support (including data privacy, disputes, IPR, labour law, marketing and advertising rules) to local business teams (such as HR, tax, finance and marketing) as required and work collaboratively with Pearson subject-matter experts where necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance: Partner with Pearson&rsquo;s Global Compliance Office and act as Local Compliance officer for the MENAT region, including by providing training (on topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and anti-trust) and supporting the implementation of Pearson policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Corporate governance: Act as a local governance representative for Pearson companies in the MENAT region. Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance practices are aligned with regional regulations, best practices, and internal policies.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Are Looking For
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing risk and advising the business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships through the organisation and influence and collaborate effectively with a broad range of teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong leadership skills, ethical standards and professional integrity. Sets high standards of performance for self and others and demonstrates composure and resilience under difficult and challenging circumstances.
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
 
 
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 Experience &amp; Qualification
 
 
 
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 A law degree or equivalent legal qualification from a reputable university. Licence to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
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 At least 8&ndash;10 years of experience as a legal professional.
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 Experience of operating internationally, including particular experience and knowledge of the MENAT region and its legal systems, regulations and ways of working.
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 In-house counsel experience required. Law firm training and experience of working across several jurisdictions highly preferred.
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 Demonstrated experience of the areas listed, including supporting complex commercial arrangements, and advising senior business stakeholders on a broad range of legal and compliance matters in the MENAT region.
 
 
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 Who We Are
 
 
 
 At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
 
 
 Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
 
 
 If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
 
 
 
 Job:
 
 General Attorney
 
 
 
 Job Family:
 
 LEGAL
 
 
 
 Organization:
 
 Corporate Legal
 
 
 
 Schedule:
 
 FULL_TIME
 
 
 
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 Req ID:
 
 18321
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