Asisstant Legal Counsel, Transaction

Olayan Saudi Holding Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Olayan Saudi Holding Company is seeking a junior Legal Counsel to prepare, review and amend transactional documents such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and licenses to minimize risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. The role requires 1–2 years in the legal domain, plus strong research and drafting skills.

You will conduct legal research, perform due diligence, assess risks and opportunities, coordinate with external law firms, liaise with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Law or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in the legal domain.
• Experience with transactional work is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and amending all transaction-related documentation such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, salary agreements, distribution agreements, license agreements, etc.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support providing accurate and timely legal advice to stakeholders.
• Conduct legal analysis and assess risks and opportunities associated with various transactions.
• Carry out legal due diligence by collecting and assessing joint ventures' documents to identify legal risks.
• Support in sourcing external law firms and coordinating with them to ensure alignment with company rules.
• Prepare, revise and amend legal documents related to external communications and ensure compliance with transaction frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records of external communications and legal transactions; support Senior Legal Counsels.
• Coordinate with government bodies such as Ministry of Commerce and represent the company before officials.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Law

Job description

Role Purpose

To prepare agreements, contracts, leases, and other transactional legal documents to ensure minimizing risks associated with different transactions, in addition to conducting required legal research and analysis to provide accurate information to Olayan and its stakeholders.

To prepare agreements, contracts, leases, and other transactional legal documents to ensure minimizing risks associated with different transactions, in addition to conducting required legal research and analysis to provide accurate information to Olayan and its stakeholders.

Job Accountabilities & Activities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, revising and amending all transactions’ related documentation such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, salary agreements, distribution agreements, license agreements, etc..
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support in providing accurate and timely legal advice and guidance to Olayan and its stakeholders regarding transactions.
• Conduct legal analysis and assessment of potential risks and opportunities associated with various transactions for Olayan.
• Carry on legal due diligence through collecting and assessing all of the legal documents and information relating to joint ventures to scrutinize any legal risks, such as lawsuits or intellectual property details.
• Support in sourcing external law firms, and coordinate with them to ensure that their activities and actions are in alignment with Olayan’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare, revise and amend legal documents related to external communications and ensure compliance with transaction’s framework.
• Maintain accurate and up-to‑date records of all external communications and legal transactions and support Senior Legal Counsels in their duties.
• Coordinate with government bodies such as Ministry of Commerce to discuss legal matters and transactions pending with the Ministry, and represent Olayan before the Ministry’s officials.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Law or equivalent is required

Required Years Of Experience

minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the Legal domain, previous experience in Transactions is highly preferred.