Corporate Lawyer

Samsung E&A Saudi Arabia; Dammam; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung E&A Saudi Arabia seeks a senior legal professional to oversee all legal affairs of its Saudi subsidiary, including contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance in construction and EPC contexts.

The role requires Arabic business, English advanced, 10+ years in legal practice, and experience managing litigation/arbitration with multinational exposure. You will coordinate with Head Office and external law firms to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in legal and corporate law, incl. construction/EPC disputes.
• Experience in litigation/arbitration with documented outcomes.
• Experience with government agencies and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in multinational company environment and labor law handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal affairs of the Saudi subsidiary, including contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and draft contract documents for the Saudi subsidiary and regional office.
• Manage litigation/arbitration in Saudi and regional courts; coordinate external law firms.
• Prepare litigation pleadings and monitor case progress.
• Report on litigation and disputes to Head Office; develop risk mitigations.
• Monitor laws/regulations and support audits and internal controls.

Skills

Arabic (business)

English (advanced)

Litigation mgmt

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Legal qualification / Bar admission

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all legal affairs of the Saudi subsidiary (contracts, disputes, litigation management, internal regulations, legal team operations), Prepare and maintain the subsidiary's standard legal operating manual Perform legal duties under the guidance of the Country Managing Director
• Review and draft contract documents (subcontracts, supply, services, etc.) related to the Saudi subsidiary and nearby regional office operations, prepare and review legal notices.
• Manage intake and monitor new cases filed in Saudi courts and courts in neighboring Middle Eastern jurisdictions
• Manage litigation and arbitration before Saudi and regional courts and arbitration institutions (SCCA, ICC, etc.)
• Review and prepare litigation pleadings (statements of defense, memoranda, applications, etc), select, coordinate, and supervise external law firms; manage law firm costs and case progress.
• Prepare periodic reports on litigation and disputes in the Middle East and submit them to Head Office
• Identify, analyze, and develop mitigation plans for legal risks
• Monitor changes in local laws and regulations and conduct risk sensing, support subsidiary audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance reviews

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified attorney recognized in international EPC contract practice (UK, US, Middle East, etc.)
• Arabic: business level (reading, writing, speaking)
• English: advanced business level (capable of contract and letter drafting, negotiation, and reporting)
• At least 10 years in legal and corporate law, including legal/dispute work at construction or EPC companies
• Direct experience handling litigation or arbitration (include case scale, role, and contribution to outcome)
• Experience responding to disputes on the employer or contractor side
• Experience with government agencies and regulatory compliance
• Experience operating in a multinational company
• Experience advising on labor and employment law and directly handling labor matters (employment contracts, termination, End-of-Service Benefits, disciplinary action, GOSI, responses to labor offices and labor courts, etc.)