Legal Assistant

ARABSAT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARABSAT is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department in contract preparation, legal research, compliance, and coordination with internal teams and external government authorities. The role involves assisting with contract reviews, monitoring regulatory developments, and ensuring legal requirements are met.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams to safeguard the organization’s interests and efficiently manage legal matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification.
• 0–2 years of legal/contract experience is preferred.
• Experience with regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract reviews and drafting.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and legal updates.
• Follow up on legal cases and claims.
• Provide legal support to internal departments and coordinate with government authorities.

Skills

Contract management

Legal documentation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Legal databases

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department in safeguarding the organization's business interests through legal research, contract preparation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The role involves assisting with contract reviews, monitoring legal and regulatory developments, following up on legal cases and claims, and providing legal support to internal departments. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams to ensure legal requirements are met while contributing to the efficient management of legal matters and departmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Professional legal certification or membership in a recognized legal body is a plus.
• Required Experience
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a legal, compliance, contracts, or corporate legal environment.
• Previous experience in the legal function within the Middle East/GCC region is preferred.
• Exposure to contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Legal Skills
• Knowledge of corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Understanding of legal theories, principles, practices, and procedures.
• Contract drafting, review, and interpretation skills.
• Legal research and analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations impacting telecommunications, satellite, or related industries is preferred.

Required Skills

• Core Functional Skills
• Legal documentation and reporting.
• Case and claims follow-up management.
• Regulatory monitoring and compliance tracking.
• Stakeholder coordination and relationship management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Soft Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion.

Language Requirements

• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Arabic language skills preferred due to interaction with regional government entities and stakeholders.
• One Team
• Achievement Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Professional Communication
• Time Management
• Legal Research & Analysis
• Contract Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Advisory Support
• Stakeholder Management
• Report Preparation

Ideal Candidate

A recent Law graduate or junior legal professional with up to 2 years of experience, capable of supporting contract reviews, legal research, compliance activities, and coordination with internal departments and external government authorities while demonstrating strong communication and analytical skills.