Legal Counsel

Schneider Electric; Al-Hofuf; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management company in Al-Hofuf seeks a qualified lawyer to deliver legal services and provide strategic support. You will negotiate contracts, oversee litigation, and guide managers on regulations. Candidates should have 7-8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Arabic and English. The role emphasizes compliance, collaboration, and high-quality legal support.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of relevant post qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment.
• Experience in Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal services for domestic and international bids.
• Provide timely legal advice on commercial transactions and Saudi law.

Skills

Arabic proficiency

English fluency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Saudi Arabia

Job description

Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resource, where approved) for the zone.

• Oversight and delivery all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus in commercial contract review (including distributor agreements), strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Region.
• Provide quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day to day basis in areas such as:

• General Commercial transactions,
• assisting Business by guiding them in terms of Saudi Law
• Employment and safety and
• Product and quality issue.
• Data Protection

Operate as a valued & integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.

• Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
• Support the Compliance Central team by implementing internal governance policies, policies proofreading and investigations on ethical concerns & misconduct in Country.
• Claims & Litigation oversight & reporting.
• Managing external resources

Collaboration.

• Support transversal activities with local implementation within the zone.
• Provide reasonable assistance to other members of the Regions as requested by the Legal Management.
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Saudi Arabia
• Seven - eight( 7 / 8) or more years’ relevant post qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment & preferably in a Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sector.
• Native in Arabic.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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