Legal Manager : Saudi National

Michael Page (UAE); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to CEO

Broad remit

Autonomy

Governance frameworks

Career progression

Job summary

Our client is a Saudi-based organisation undergoing expansion within a regulated environment and is seeking a Legal Manager to strengthen its in-house capability. The role covers commercial, regulatory and governance matters with substantial ownership and autonomy.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, manage licensing and regulatory filings, and support board activities while developing practical legal processes and governance frameworks to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) required.
• Saudi National with 5+ years' corporate, commercial, regulatory or in-house legal experience.
• Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Experience supporting Board and Committee activities and governance.
• Experience managing licensing, regulatory compliance and government interactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documents.
• Manage company licences, permits, registrations and regulatory obligations.
• Support Board and Committee activities including agendas, resolutions and minutes.
• Maintain corporate records, powers of attorney, filings and statutory docs.
• Provide practical legal advice on commercial, governance and regulatory matters.
• Liaise with external counsel and oversee specialist matters as needed.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and help develop governance frameworks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

• Standalone legal role with high ownership.
• Exposure to a diverse mix of commercial, regulatory and governance matters.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing Saudi-based organisation operating within a regulated environment and entering an exciting phase of expansion. The business is looking to strengthen its in-house legal capability through the appointment of a Legal Manager who will play a key role in supporting the organisation's growth, governance and regulatory obligations.

Job Description

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documentation.
• Manage company licences, permits, registrations and regulatory requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Support and coordinate Board and Committee activities, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and governance documentation.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records, powers of attorney, corporate filings and statutory documentation.
• Provide practical legal advice to management on commercial, operational, governance and regulatory matters.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee specialist legal matters when required.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while developing legal processes, repositories, policies and governance frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Saudi National with 5+ years' experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory or in-house legal roles.
• Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation experience.
• Proven experience supporting Board and Committee activities, corporate governance and board secretariat responsibilities.
• Experience managing licensing, regulatory compliance and interactions with government authorities.
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of a broad legal remit within a lean organisation.

What's on Offer

• Direct exposure to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Broad remit covering contracts, governance, board secretariat, licensing and regulatory affairs.
• Significant autonomy, ownership and visibility across the organisation.
• Opportunity to shape legal frameworks, policies and business processes from the ground up.
• Long-term career progression within an expanding and evolving business.