Legal Advisor

Jobtailor; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Legal Counsel in Riyadh to manage contractual work and risk across the company. You will draft and review terms, negotiate with partners, and advise on risk profiles.

This role collaborates with multinational teams and supports governance and compliance across markets. Requirements include 3–5 years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial contracts, strong Arabic/English bilingual ability, and knowledge of technology, IP, and data protection.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to draft contract terms to meet requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills with third parties.
• Experience with risk management in contracts and corporate affairs.
• Experience with corporate/commercial contracts and IP provisions.
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support on contractual management, write and review terms and conditions, negotiate agreements and advise on risk profiles.
• Build relationships with multinational teams, while sharing skills with legal and non-legal colleagues.
• Drafting and reviewing investment documentation.
• Negotiating contracts with partners.
• Develop the legal strategy with Management and Leadership.
• Develop and implement internal governance policies and monitor compliance.
• Conduct research and evaluate risk factors for business operations.
• Apply risk management techniques proactively.
• Build relationships with external providers.
• Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect the company.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk management

Corporate/commercial contracts

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Law degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support on contractual management, write and review terms and conditions, negotiate agreements and advise on risk profiles.
• Build relationships with multinational teams, while displaying genuine interest in sharing skills and experience with legal and non-legal business colleagues.
• Drafting and reviewing investment documentation.
• Negotiating contracts with partners.
• Working closely with the Management and Leadership to develop the legal strategy and its implementation.
• Develop and implement internal governance policies and monitor compliance across all the company’s markets.
• Conduct research and evaluation of various risk factors for the business operation and decisions.
• Proactively apply risk management techniques.
• Build relationships with external providers.
• Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the legislation in all of the company’s markets.
• Support in establishing the legal entity of the company in new markets.

Requirements

• Fluent in both Arabic and English is a must
• 3-5 years post qualification experience (In corporate/commercial/ contracts)
• Good knowledge and understanding of technology and commercial contract requirements including intellectual property and data protection.
• Experience of outsourcing is preferred but not essential
• Experience in contract legal support (in-house or private practice) and business acumen
• Experience in reviewing contracts using contract templates and/or using contract guidance/playbooks
• Ability to draft contract terms to meet requirements
• Ability to negotiate contract terms with third parties
• Understanding of risk management techniques
• Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience