Junior Legal Counsel

Middle East Communications Network; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications network in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced legal professional to provide support in contract negotiations and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience, is bilingual in English and Arabic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role involves drafting agreements and working closely with agencies across the region.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the legal profession.
• Bilingual (English and Arabic), French is a plus.
• In-house legal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client/agency agreements.
• Review and clear content for compliance.
• Conduct legal research and support market needs.

Skills

Analytical and reporting abilities

Ability to handle multiple complex matters under pressure

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Technologically & digitally literate

Job description

The Role:

Reporting to MCN General Counsel, and as part of the wider Interpublic legal team, you will provide legal support across all commercial and content related matters to the MCN network. Your primary and initial focus will be to support the agencies with all client and supplier contract negotiations in the MCN MENAT region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of client/agency agreements for a variety of work (full service, creative, digital, project basis etc.)
• Review and clearance of content (broadcast and non-broadcast, including social media)
• Conducting legal research
• Negotiation of ancillary agreements required for campaigns (e.g. celebrity and talent agreements)
• Review of pitch documentation, RFPs, CoCs and NDAs
• Assisting with variety of commercial disputes
• Responding to queries related to a variety of other commercial or employment in-house issues that may arise
• Working with the Interpublic’s Regional Legal Counsel based in London to ensure best practice is adopted by all MCN agencies
• Ensuring compliance with local data protection regulations within the Agencies

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in the legal profession
• Bilingual (English and Arabic), French is a plus
• works in or be willing to relocate to KSA
• in-house legal experience is a plus
• having experience or knowledge in data protection is a plus

Skill requirements:

• Analytical and reporting abilities
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters in pressurized time constraints
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with internal and external individuals at all levels.
• Able to thrive in a high-growth, fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Technologically & digitally literacy