Legal Counsel

JLL; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in the Middle East. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive legal support across various business activities, including contract management, corporate matters, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure timely and professional legal assistance while contributing to the company's growth in the region. If you possess a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-degree experience in legal roles, preferably in multicultural settings.
• Experience in real estate, construction, or consulting law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational legal support for all legal affairs within JLL MENA.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts with clients and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with JLL policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Multicultural Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Legal Counsel

remote type: On-site

locations: Riyadh, SAU

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted Today

job requisition id: REQ425885

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Legal Counsel, MENA (based in KSA)

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a dynamic legal team in JLL MENA as its in-house legal counsel and contribute to the company's rapid growth in the Middle East.

You will work as an in-house lawyer for our business activities in the Middle East, working closely with the business and company stakeholders to ensure timely and professional support in managing legal activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide full-scale day-to-day operational legal support for all legal affairs within JLL MENA/MEA business (contractual, corporate, labor, litigation).
• Prepare and review contracts and negotiate independently with clients and contractors (service agreements, construction agreements, agency agreements, facility management agreements, lease agreements, supplier agreements, etc.).
• Assist the Head of Legal MENA/MEA on corporate matters related to the region, including incorporation/liquidation of legal entities, amendments to the constitutional documents, resolutions, etc.
• Review, interpret, evaluate, and analyze relevant laws and regulations; provide updates on critical legal changes.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory matters relating to company operations.
• Ensure operations and legal documents comply with JLL policies and applicable laws.
• Handle insurance, licensing, claims, and disputes involving the company.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and liaise regionally and with EMEA.
• Assist in developing local policies and adopting global policies for the region.
• Provide other support as needed to the Head of Legal MENA/MEA.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Law degree from leading law schools in KSA.
• At least 5+ years of post-degree experience, preferably in multicultural environments.
• Experience in international law firms specializing in real estate, construction, or consulting is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in oral and written Arabic and English.
• High integrity, good communication skills, team-oriented.
• Senior-level professional with strong commercial thinking, business judgment, strategic and tactical skills, responsibility, initiative, and ethical standards.

Location:

On-site – Riyadh, SAU

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements. We’re interested in learning about what you bring to the table!

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