Assistant or Junior Legal Counsel KSA

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An international real estate company is seeking an Assistant or Junior Legal Counsel for its Riyadh team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Saudi Arabia, and will handle legal functions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. This full-time role offers a great opportunity for long-term growth within a globally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Saudi regulatory, corporate, and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including FIDIC contracts.
• Advise on legal risks and assist with regulatory compliance.
• Support legal needs across business units.

Skills

Legal drafting

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

An international real estate company is looking to hire an Assistant or Junior Legal Counsel to join its KSA-based team. The position is ideal for a legal professional with sound experience in Saudi Arabia, supporting in-house legal functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including FIDIC contracts.

• Advise on legal risks, company policies, and internal procedures.

• Assist with corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance, including licensing and renewal processes.

• Support legal needs across business units such as HR, Finance, and Compliance.

• Manage dispute resolution support, including arbitration and working with external counsel.

• Stay updated on Saudi legal and regulatory developments and perform risk gap analyses.

• Contribute to internal legal operations improvements such as standard documentation and risk assessments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (advanced legal qualifications a plus).

• Licensed or admitted to practice law is an advantage.

• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

• Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, preferably in international firms.

• Knowledge of Saudi regulatory, corporate, and commercial law.

• Strong drafting skills and ability to work independently and under pressure.

This is a full-time, permanent role (Sunday to Thursday). A strong opportunity for a legal professional seeking long-term growth in a globally recognized firm.

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