Legal Adviser

Leap29; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 318,710 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor – Saudi Banking Lawyer (In‑House) to join their legal department in Riyadh. The candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in banking & finance, with legal education in Saudi Arabia, and a preference for further education from recognized institutions in the US or UK. The role involves understanding international and local law, providing legal input for transactions, and collaborating with external legal advisors.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience within the banking & finance field.
• Legal education in Saudi Arabia; further education from a recognized university (US/UK preferred).
• Exposure to high-profile banking matters in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough and current understanding of international and local law.
• Provide legal input and advice for operations and agreements in specified fields.
• Ensure legal documentation is in place to support all transactions.

Skills

Understanding of international and local law

Legal input and advice

Collaboration with international firms

Management information provision

Education

Legal education in Saudi Arabia

Further education from US/UK

Saudi LLM holder

Job description

Legal Advisor – Saudi Banking Lawyer (In‑House)

One of Saudi Arabia’s largest commercial banks is seeking an experienced Saudi banking lawyer to join their legal department in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough and current understanding of international and local law.
• Provide legal input and advice for all operations, transactions and agreements in the specified field of operation/locations.
• Ensure the legal documentation is in place to support all transactions.
• Develop close collaborative ties with international firms to ensure transfer of state‑of‑the‑art technology and best legal practice to the business.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and advisors as required.
• Provide management information to the Head of Legal on a periodic and ad‑hoc basis.

Qualifications

• 5‑8 years of professional experience within the banking & finance field.
• Legal education in Saudi Arabia; further education from a recognized university (US/UK preferred), or a Saudi LLM holder will also be considered.
• Several years’ exposure to high‑profile banking matters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Salary

$85,000 to $120,000.