Legal Advisor

The SWATCH Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global watch manufacturer is seeking a Legal Advisor to manage contracts and provide legal advice for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong expertise in commercial contract law as well as knowledge in privacy and data protection. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with local laws, and representing the company in legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leasing and construction issues.
• Ability to provide legal advice and training.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for company operations.
• Provide legal advice to various brands and divisions.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings.

Skills

Strong experience in commercial contract law

Expertise in privacy and data protection

Contract negotiation skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job description

The Legal Advisor will possess strong experience in commercial contract law, including distribution, retail leasing and construction issues, as well as privacy and data protection, based in its offices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Legal advice & Guidance

• To draft, review, negotiate a variety of contracts for the Company’s Day to day operations
• To provide legal advice, training to various brands, divisions of the Company
• To ensure Company’s activities comply with local laws
• To follow up and supervise contractual terms, filing deadlines and due dates
• To maintain contract management
• To follow and inform about relevant legal developments sufficiently in advance e.g. (new laws, relevant jurisprudence provide legal advice)

Legal Documentation and Advisory

• To represent the Company in defined legal proceedings
• To manage and control approved external counsel in pending court proceedings including cost control
• To assist in the settlement of legal cases through the negotiations and conclusion of settlement agreements
• To draft Company’s resolution under the guidance of the legal department at Swiss Headquarters
• To support Legal Department of Swiss Headquarters with regard to special projects

Regulatory Compliance

• To prepare, review and file all necessary company applications, registrations with local authorities, maintain complete record.
• To represent the Company’s interest before local authorities.

Risk Management and Mitigation

• Carry out regular risk assessments for new projects assigned and highlight any risks to the management prior to deployment