Legal General Counsel (Short Term: 3 Months)

Client of Eram Talent; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an elite Legal General Counsel for an immediate 3-month engagement to step in as the Lead Architect of the legal framework for Saudi Arabia's most ambitious supply chain engine. The interim GC will lead the Legal function, protect commercial interests, steer regulatory governance, and provide strategic counsel to the CEO and Board while aligning with Kingdom laws.

Candidates should have 16+ years post-qualification experience, a JD or LL.M., Saudi licensure, and deep

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. from a recognized law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• 16+ years post-qualification legal experience in corporate, law firm, government, or consulting contexts.
• Deep knowledge of KSA corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal direction to the CEO and Board.
• Lead, direct, and mentor the legal team during the transition.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements (customer, supplier, logistics, IT, procurement).
• Ensure robust corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Represent the organization before Saudi regulators and trade associations as needed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory affairs

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking an elite Legal General Counsel for an immediate 3-month short-term engagement This is not a standard corporate legal advisory assignment it is an invitation to step in as the Lead Architect of the legal framework for one of Saudi Arabia s most ambitious supply chain engines The interim Legal General Counsel will lead and drive the Legal function protecting commercial and legal interests ensuring operational continuity and steering regulatory and strategic governance in alignment with Kingdom laws and regulations

Scope of Work

As the interim Legal General Counsel during this critical 3-month mandate your key responsibilities will include strong Strategic Leadership amp Governance strong Lead direct and mentor the legal team fostering a high-performance results-driven culture during this transition phase Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to provide high-level strategic legal direction aligned with corporate goals Translate corporate strategy into actionable legal department objectives and operational deliverables Ensure robust corporate governance including the drafting and maintenance of entity documents resolutions consents and corporate filings strong Legal Advisory amp Risk Management strong Provide top-tier legal support to the CEO Board and senior executive team on legal rights statutory compliance and commercial risk exposure Conduct comprehensive legal and commercial risk analyses to enable business growth while safeguarding income and assets Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and implement proactive preventive measures to protect commercial interests strong Operations Contracts amp Regulatory Affairs strong Draft review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including key customer supplier contracts logistics and procurement agreements IT contracts and construction documentation Standardize contract templates and roll out streamlined legal processes to enhance departmental efficiency Monitor KSA regulatory developments and changes in legislation specifically impacting the procurement and logistics sectors and proactively advise management on required adaptations Represent the organization before Saudi government bodies regulatory authorities and trade associations as needed to align corporate strategy with national legislative frameworks Produce structured administrative and legal reporting for executive management as required

Candidates must be immediately available or have minimal notice periods to fulfill this 3-month contract assignment

Education

Education: Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or equivalent degree from an internationally recognized law school.

Licensure

Licensure: Must be registered and licensed to practice law by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Justice (KSA Bar / Judicial License).

Experience

Experience: 16+ years of post-qualification experience providing high-level legal counsel within a corporate, top-tier law firm, government, or private consultancy environment in Saudi Arabia.

Domain Expertise

Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of KSA corporate law, commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation, with strong preference given to expertise in the supply chain, logistics, or procurement industries.

Certifications

Certifications: LL.M. from a top-tier UK or US law school and/or KSA Bar Certification is highly preferred.