KSA Legal Affairs Manager

Giza Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee all legal and corporate matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and minimizing legal risks. Responsibilities include managing litigation, providing legal advice, and handling corporate matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with fluency in English. This role is critical for protecting the company's interests and ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks within KSA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal and corporate matters ensuring compliance with laws.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues.
• Manage litigation and coordinate with external counsel.
• Handle company secretarial duties and support strategic transactions.
• Liaise with government authorities and maintain legal records.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong leadership

Team management

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

The Legal Manager oversees all legal and corporate matters within the KSA GS companies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks, and protecting the company’s interests. This role involves providing legal advice, managing litigation

Legal Advisory

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters to ensure compliance with KSA laws and GS company policies.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company’s interests.

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
• Support implementation of compliance programs and policies across all GS entities in KSA.

Risk Management

• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Advise management on risk exposure and recommend preventive measures.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage and oversee all litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate with external counsel and represent the company in legal proceedings when required.

Corporate Matters

• Handle company secretarial duties, including board resolutions, shareholder meetings, and regulatory filings.
• Support corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external legal advisors.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure legal alignment in business operations.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate legal records and prepare periodic reports for senior management.
• Ensure timely submission of legal and compliance documentation to relevant authorities.

Skills

• Fluent in English.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.