Counsel – General Corporate and Commercial Contracts

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their General Corporate & Commercial Law Department. The role involves providing legal services, managing corporate governance, and advising on contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Law degree, at least 7 years of legal experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers full-time employment within Saudi Arabia and contributes significantly to corporate matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a sophisticated law firm or major corporation.
• Current admission to general practice in home jurisdiction.
• Relevant commercial contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as corporate secretary for entities and manage board meetings.
• Advise on shareholder issues and corporate governance matters.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Concise legal support

Education

Bachelor of Law degree

Master or Juris degree

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world and to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generational spanning view of the future. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join the General Corporate & Commercial Law Department within the Aramco Law Organization. The Law Organization’s General Corporate and Commercial Contracts Practice Team manages the legal, general commercial, and corporate governance issues for these entities, primarily from a shareholder and governance perspective. As Counsel, your primary role is to provide comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, working closely with internal stakeholders and coordinating with specialist legal teams in areas such as tax, intellectual property (IP), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and dispute resolution. The role will require collaboration with external legal counsel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• May serve as the corporate secretary for one or more entities, organizing and managing board meetings, and advising as to board authority and corporate governance matters.
• Advise as to shareholder issues and manage the interface between the entity, the parent, and other affiliates.
• Work closely with internal Saudi Aramco clients and support their substantial and complex contracting and purchasing functions by drafting, reviewing, and and contracts, O&M agreements, BOO/BOOT contracts, service agreements, and other commercial contracts and related agreements.
• Advise as to internal policies, review and resolve claims, and provide training to company personnel legal and compliance matters.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor of Law degree as minimum. Master or Juris degree preferred.
• Current admission to general practice before the highest court of the state or country of which you are a citizen or resident.
• A minimum of 7 years experience gained in a sophisticated law firm or major corporation.
• Relevant commercial contracts experience.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience providing concise and clear support to internal clients.
• Prior experience serving as Corporate Secretary to a Board of Directors is highly desirable.
• Energy industry (oil and gas, petrochemical, power or oil field services), construction industry, or international experience are a plus.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 11/18/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026