Legal Counsel

Keeta; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeta is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to support business lines across GCC countries, focusing on Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The role covers corporate, advisory, contract, and dispute resolution matters with a requirement for strong regulatory and cross-border insight.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of GCC experience, fluent Arabic and English, and a proven ability to manage legal projects with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant GCC experience.
• Fluent Arabic and proficient English, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and commercial law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proven track record managing legal projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide comprehensive advice on transactions and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Collaborate with management to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Liaise with authorities and external stakeholders to support regulatory environments across GCC.
• Represent the company in litigation and negotiations as needed.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and industry trends.
• Develop relationships with external law firms and advisors.
• Travel to Bahrain and other GCC countries as required.

Skills

Arabic

English

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s in Law

Job description

Job Description: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This role will support business lines across various GCC countries, especially Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, on corporate, advisory, contract, and dispute resolution matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Conduct legal research and provide comprehensive legal advice and support on transactions and commercial matters; identify and assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• 2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• 3. Work closely with management and business units to ensure legal requirements are met.
• 4. Support the business units in communicating with relevant authorities, associations, and other external stakeholders to maintain a business-friendly regulatory environment in our operating countries across the GCC region.
• 5. Represent the company in litigation and other legal proceedings, as well as negotiations.
• 6. Stay up-to-date with changes in the legal landscape and industry trends.
• 7. Develop an adequate and high-quality resource pool of external law firms, and maintain strong relationships with external legal advisors and partners.
• 8. Take business trips to Bahrain and other GCC countries when needed.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in law.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in GCC countries.
• Fluent Arabic speaker, with fluent English proficiency (both written and spoken) as a working language.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and commercial law.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of managing legal projects with challenging deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus but Not a Must):

• Experience in handling Bahraini legal matters.
• Diverse professional background, including experience in law firms, in-house legal teams, government, and/or judicial institutions (e.g., courts or prosecutorial bodies).
• Overseas education experience in an English-speaking country.
• Experience working with or advising multinational companies.