Legal Director (KSA)

Michael Page; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international conglomerate in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Legal Director. This role involves providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with laws, and managing legal teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Law and significant experience in legal leadership. The position offers a strong salary package, permanent placement, and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Very strong overall package/salary

Permanent role with long-term career prospects

Opportunity to work within a leading organisation

Challenging and rewarding responsibilities

Qualifications

• Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
• Strong knowledge of local and international legal frameworks.
• Experience in managing legal teams and providing strategic leadership.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to support business operations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal departments for legal support.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on impact.
• Lead and mentor a team within the legal department.

Skills

Legal advice

Compliance

Contract negotiation

Legal strategy development

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Overview

A senior-level Legal Director role managing all aspects of the firm's KSA Legal function.

Client Details

Our client is a large international conglomerate operating across multiple sectors throughout the Middle East. They are known for their robust operations and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and efficiency.

Description – Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to support business operations and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and high‑value contracts.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings and disputes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide legal support and guidance.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise on their potential impact.
• Lead and mentor a team within the legal department.

Profile – Qualifications

• A degree in Law from a recognised institution.
• Strong knowledge of local and international legal frameworks.
• Experience in managing legal teams and providing strategic leadership.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Job Offer

• Very strong overall package/salary.
• Permanent role with long‑term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work within a leading organisation spanning multiple sectors.
• Challenging and rewarding responsibilities.

Skills

Legal