Legal & Contracts Specialist - Riyadh

Alnafitha IT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnafitha IT in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to support commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. You will review, draft, and negotiate agreements, identify legal risks, and advise management to protect the company’s interests.

The role requires deep knowledge of Saudi labor, civil, government tenders, and procurement laws; fluency in Arabic and English; and the ability to manage multiple matters with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia and Law from a recognized university.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate, commercial, or IT environment.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Practical knowledge of Saudi laws and regulations (Labor Law, Civil Transactions Law, Government Tenders and Procurement Law).
• Arabic and English proficiency with ability to draft and negotiate documents in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and opinions to senior management on a wide range of matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and contractual risks.
• Ensure contracts and internal policies comply with Saudi laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements (customer, supplier, NDA, SLA, etc.).
• Coordinate with various departments during negotiations and provide legal guidance.
• Develop and update standard contract templates and maintain a contracts register.
• Review employment contracts and HR policies in coordination with HR.
• Support on labor disputes and prepare legal documents for defense.
• Represent the company before courts and authorities or supervise external counsel.
• Prepare corporate governance documents and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Legal drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia and Law

Job description

Alnafitha IT is a leading independent provider of IT services and solutions in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1993.

As a fully Saudi-owned company, we have established ourselves from a startup business to a market leader, offering a comprehensive range of IT solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

Our expertise spans across various domains, including Microsoft, AWS, ManageEngine, and Zoho Solutions, ensuring that we deliver strategic IT solutions that drive digital transformation and operational excellence to our clients.

With over 30 years of experience, Alnafitha IT has successfully completed more than 4,000 projects, serving over 3,000 satisfied customers, and collaborating with 65+ partners.

Our commitment to excellence is evident in our customer-centric approach, which emphasizes engagement, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of quality in every interaction

Our vision is to be the Kingdom's most customer-centric provider for digital transformation and consultation, fostering innovation and excellence in all our solutions. We are dedicated to optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring effective resource utilization to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability

At Alnafitha IT, we believe in empowering our employees and nurturing their growth, which is essential for driving leadership in technology and customer satisfaction. As we continue to expand our presence in the IT landscape, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations.

Job Summary/Objective

The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to the company, with a primary focus on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, employment matters, and dispute management.

The role is responsible for protecting the company’s legal interests, identifying and mitigating legal and contractual risks, and ensuring that business operations comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and opinions to senior management and business functions on a wide range of legal and commercial matters.
• Protect the company’s legal position and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and contractual risks.
• Ensure contracts, agreements, policies, and internal procedures comply with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, including the Companies Law, Labor Law, Civil Transactions Law, and Government Tenders and Procurement Law.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, partnership, distribution, service, NDA, SLA, and other business-related contracts.
• Review and assess high-risk contractual provisions, including limitation of liability, indemnities, warranties, penalties, termination, governing law, and dispute resolution clauses, and recommend appropriate alternatives.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, and other departments during contract negotiations and provide legal guidance throughout the contracting process.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update standard contract templates, legal forms, and related documentation.
• Maintain an effective contracts register and monitor contract status, renewal dates, expiry dates, obligations, and key contractual milestones.
• Review employment contracts, HR policies, internal regulations, and other employment-related documentation in coordination with Human Resources.
• Provide legal support on labor disputes and cases, including preparing legal responses, statements of defense, and required documentation.
• Represent the company before courts, government authorities, and quasi-judicial bodies, where legally permitted, or coordinate and supervise external legal counsel.
• Prepare and review corporate governance documents, including General Assembly minutes, Board resolutions, powers of attorney, and other corporate records.
• Monitor changes and developments in Saudi laws and regulations and assess their potential impact on the company’s business and operations.
• Communicate relevant legal and regulatory updates to management and concerned departments and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support the company in government tenders and procurement matters by reviewing tender-related legal requirements, contractual terms, and obligations.
• Maintain proper legal documentation and records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive legal and corporate information.
• Perform any other legal duties and responsibilities assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia and Law from a recognized university.
• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a corporate, commercial, or IT environment.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Practical knowledge of applicable Saudi laws and regulations, particularly:
• Labor Law
• Civil Transactions Law
• Government Tenders and Procurement Law
• Commercial and contractual regulations
• Experience in handling or coordinating litigation, labor cases, and dispute resolution is preferred.
• Experience in corporate governance and legal compliance is an advantage.
• Saudi Ministry of Justice legal practice license is preferred.
• Strong command of Arabic and English, with the ability to draft and negotiate legal documents in both languages.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines.
• Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Saudi Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Research & Analysis
• Contract Management
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity