Senior Legal Manager

Job Purpose

The Legal Manager will oversee and manage the organization's legal matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role involves advising on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation issues while managing the internal legal team and external legal counsels. The Legal Manager will work closely with the leadership team and other departments to mitigate legal risks and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the legal department, including oversight of a team of legal professionals.
• Serve as the Data Protection Officer, overseeing data privacy compliance and implementing internal policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic legal advice and risk mitigation guidance to the Legal Director and cross-functional business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex agreements, including:
• Service Agreements
• EPC Agreements
• Energy Management Contracts
• FIDIC-based Construction Contracts
• Facilities Management Agreements
• Supply Agreements
• Handle notarization processes, draft shareholder resolutions, and coordinate with external legal advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, compliance, contracts, corporate structuring, intellectual property, labor and employment law, data protection, and other business-critical issues.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including commercial, vendor, partnership, and licensing agreements.
• Ensure contract compliance and identify potential risks in business agreements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Lead efforts for regulatory filings and ensure the organization's adherence to industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and ensure the proper execution of resolutions passed by shareholders and the board of directors, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards, company bylaws, and relevant laws.
• Oversee and ensure the organization's compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations. Lead data protection initiatives, monitor compliance, and ensure the organization handles personal data responsibly and securely.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide risk mitigation strategies for the business.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are legally sound and up to date.
• Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.
• Work closely with external legal counsel to develop strategies for dispute resolution and manage settlements or outcomes.
• Manage a team of legal professionals in the day-to-day performance, ensuring effective delegation of tasks and timely delivery of legal services.
• Collaborate with other departments such as HR, finance, and operations to support the company's legal and business needs.
• Communicate legal strategies and outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain legal reports, records, and documents.
• Review and manage legal documentation for business operations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Law degree (LLB or JD) from an accredited university.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in data protection law, corporate law, compliance, or other relevant fields are a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of legal experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior legal role or managerial capacity.
• Experience in facility management contracts, EPC's, Energy performance contracts would be advantageous.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation.
• Proven track record in managing complex legal issues and advising senior management.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Integrity and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Proven experience in team leadership and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and ethical judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.