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Mada Human Resources Management Consultations مدى الموارد البشرية للاستشارات الادارية

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 About the client
 
 
 
 A Saudi-based investment group with a diversified portfolio across education, real estate (built environment), and food is scaling high-impact businesses that improve quality of life locally and regionally. They operate with international standards, long-term discipline, and a builder&rsquo;s mindset&mdash;backing ventures that matter and last. The culture is collaborative, growth-oriented, and dynamic, with clear ownership and accountability baked into how teams work. Values-led hiring is non-negotiable: integrity, excellence, and collaboration guide every decision.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description: Senior Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the organization. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance on all matters affecting the company, including corporate governance, litigation, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, and public policy. You will ensure that the company always operates within the law, counsels on legal rights and duties, and manages the internal legal function and external legal resources. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in legal leadership, with strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Provide executive leadership, oversight, and direction of all legal matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, and corporate governance.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Represent the company&rsquo;s legal interests in interactions with external parties, regulators,
 
 
 and stakeholders.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure ethical conduct.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and contracts with clients, suppliers, partners, and employees.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Ensure that contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies and procedures.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company and recommend proactive strategies to address legal challenges.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Lead and manage the legal team by providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a high-performance culture.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Provide legal advice and guidance to company management on a variety of issues.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Advise on corporate governance practices and corporate secretarial functions, ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Guide the board of directors and senior management on the legal implications of corporate strategies and decisions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Skill &amp; Expertise
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in law is a must.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;A minimum of 9 years of legal experience in a corporate legal department, with a significant portion of that experience in a leadership role.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Strong understanding of the Real Estate industry and sector-specific laws and regulations.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Proven track record in negotiations, contract management, and risk assessment.
 
 
 &middot;&nbsp;Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels.
 
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Senior Legal Counsel

EVA pharma

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 Join EVA Pharma, a leading name in the pharmaceutical industry, where we are driven by a commitment to health and well-being for all. We believe in cultivating a workplace that empowers and supports our employees, fostering both personal and professional growth.&nbsp;
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced&nbsp;
 
 Senior People Support
 
 
 Specialist
 
 to strengthen our HR team.
 
 
 The&nbsp;ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of enhancing human health and well-being,&nbsp;ensuring that we meet the highest standards of excellence in our industry.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives that support business objectives
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 Manage the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a smooth candidate experience
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 Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and effective solutions
 </li>
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 Lead engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace atmosphere
 </li>
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 Assess training needs and partner with relevant teams to deliver effective training programs
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and best practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize data analytics to inform HR strategies and decisions
 </li>
 
 
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
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 A minimum of 3 years of experience in HR roles, with a focus on employee relations and business partnering
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 Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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 Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making
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 </ul>
 
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Senior People Support

EVA Pharma

<div>Join EVA Pharma, a leading name in the pharmaceutical industry, where we are driven by a commitment to health and well-being for all. We believe in cultivating a workplace that empowers and supports our employees, fostering both personal and professional growth. 
Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior People Support Specialist to strengthen our HR team.
The ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of enhancing human health and well-being, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of excellence in our industry.
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives that support business objectives.</li>
<li>Manage the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and effective solutions.</li>
<li>Lead engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace atmosphere.</li>
<li>Assess training needs and partner with relevant teams to deliver effective training programs.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and best practices.</li>
<li>Utilize data analytics to inform HR strategies and decisions.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>A minimum of 3 years of experience in HR roles, with a focus on employee relations and business partnering.</li>
<li>Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making.</li></ul></div>

Parsons Corporation

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 In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
 
 
 When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We&rsquo;ve got what you&rsquo;re looking for.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 to join our team in Riyadh.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience working with international law firms or as in-house counsel for multinational companies. This role requires a strong background in reviewing tenders, advising on risks, negotiating contracts, managing disputes, overseeing external counsel, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
 
 
 
 What You'll Be Doing;
 
 
 
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 Review and analyze tender documents to identify legal and contractual risks, and provide strategic advice to mitigate them.
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 Negotiate and draft complex contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure alignment with company policies and objectives.
 </li>
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 Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.
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 Manage disputes, including overseeing litigation and arbitration processes, and liaising with external counsel as needed.
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and advise on best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company&rsquo;s operations and provide proactive guidance.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What Required Skills You'll Bring;
 
 
 
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 A law degree from a recognized university and admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
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 A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience, with a combination of experience in international law firms and in-house roles for multinational companies.
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 GCC Experience
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 Proven expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
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 Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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 Experience in the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors is a plus.
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 Arabic language is a plus.
 
 
 
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 Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
 
 
 We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!
 
 
 Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We&rsquo;ve got what you&rsquo;re looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Riyadh.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience working with international law firms or as in-house counsel for multinational companies. This role requires a strong background in reviewing tenders, advising on risks, negotiating contracts, managing disputes, overseeing external counsel, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
What You'll Be Doing;
<ul><li>Review and analyze tender documents to identify legal and contractual risks, and provide strategic advice to mitigate them.
</li><li>Negotiate and draft complex contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure alignment with company policies and objectives.
</li><li>Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.
</li><li>Manage disputes, including overseeing litigation and arbitration processes, and liaising with external counsel as needed.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and advise on best practices.
</li><li>Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company&rsquo;s operations and provide proactive guidance.
</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
</li></ul>What Required Skills You'll Bring;
<ul><li>A law degree from a recognized university and admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
</li><li>A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience, with a combination of experience in international law firms and in-house roles for multinational companies.
</li><li>GCC Experience
</li><li>Proven expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.
</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Experience in the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors is a plus.
</li><li>Arabic language is a plus.
</li></ul>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .</div>

Pearson

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 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:
 
 
 
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What We Are Looking For
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing risk and advising the business.
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 Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
 </li>
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships through the organisation and influence and collaborate effectively with a broad range of teams.
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 Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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 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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 </ul>
 
 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.
 </li>
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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.
 </li>
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 In-house counsel experience required. Law firm training and experience of working across several jurisdictions highly preferred.
 </li>
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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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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
 
 
 
 Workplace Type
 
 
 
 
 Req ID:
 
 18321
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Director General Attorney

Lucid Motors Middle East

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 Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
 
 
 
 At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
 
 We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
 
 Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we&rsquo;re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
 
 
 
 Background
 
 
 
 Lucid Motors is looking for an experienced commercial attorney with a demonstrated capability to support our commercial teams in KSA and the wider Middle East. The successful candidate will report into the Head of Legal responsible for these markets and be based in our regional headquarters in Riyadh.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Serve as a subject matter expert on commercial agreements and provide practical, timely counsel, including drafting and negotiating, in support of the Sales and Marketing teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support and collaborate with the Consumer Finance, Sales, and Marketing teams (in North America, EU, or Middle East) to negotiate and draft partnership agreements and drafting terms and conditions of campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and key legislative changes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactively identify and support process improvements within the legal team to help optimize and drive excellent and efficient legal support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide legal support to work streams and processes relating to the rollout and maintenance of corporate policies, trainings, and compliance programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage and manage outside counsel as necessary.
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 Other legal work as assigned.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
 </li>
 <li>
 Five (5) or more years of legal experience, minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in commercial legal roles either in a law firm or multinational corporation.
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 Strong analytical skills and oral and written communication skills.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic.
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 Ability to communicate complex legal analysis and requirements to all layers in the business.
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 Ability to work creatively and collaboratively to evaluate and provide practical solutions to novel legal issues.
 
 
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 </ul>
 By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
 
 
 
 To all recruitment agencies
 
 :
 
 Lucid Motors
 
 does not
 
 accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
 
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