Legal Officer / Legal Supervisor

Al Faris Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Faris Group is seeking a proactive Legal Professional to support legal operations, contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will advise management, draft and negotiate contracts, and oversee regulatory obligations with governance best practices.

The role requires 3–8 years of legal experience, a Law degree, and strong knowledge of Saudi laws. Leadership of the legal team and collaboration with HR, Finance, and operations are essential to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification
• Professional legal certifications are a plus
• 3–8 years of experience in legal, compliance, corporate, or litigation roles
• Strong knowledge of Saudi legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience in construction, engineering, industrial, or corporate environments is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to management and internal departments on contractual, operational, and compliance matters
• Review, draft, amend, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and legal letters
• Identify legal risks and suggest mitigations to protect company interests
• Support management of disputes, claims, litigation, and legal proceedings
• Coordinate with external lawyers, courts, and regulatory bodies when needed
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and company policies
• Support governance initiatives, audits, and regulatory inspections
• Liaise with HR, Finance, Operations, and other departments on legal matters
• Maintain confidential legal records and case files
• Supervise and mentor the legal team to ensure timely task completion
• Promote confidentiality and governance standards

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Education

LL.B./LLB or similar

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Professional to support the Company's legal operations, contract management, compliance requirements, dispute resolution activities, and legal advisory functions while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and internal governance standards across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification

Professional legal certifications will be an added advantage

3–8 years of experience in legal, compliance, corporate legal, or litigation functions

Strong knowledge of Saudi legal and regulatory requirements

Experience in construction, engineering, industrial, or corporate environments is preferred

Prior supervisory or team management experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support to management and internal departments on contractual, operational, and compliance-related matters

Review, draft, amend, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and legal correspondence

Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to protect Company interests

Support the management of disputes, claims, litigation matters, and legal proceedings involving the Company

Coordinate with external lawyers, courts, government authorities, and regulatory bodies when required

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and Company policies

Support internal governance initiatives, compliance programs, audits, and regulatory inspections

Liaise with HR, Finance, Operations, Credit Control, and other departments on legal matters

Maintain accurate legal records, case files, reports, and confidential documentation

Supervise, guide, and support legal team members while ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks

Promote adherence to confidentiality, professional conduct, and governance standards at all times

Strong knowledge of Saudi laws, regulations, and legal procedures

Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and legal documents

Good understanding of corporate governance, compliance requirements, and regulatory obligations

Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify legal risks

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience in handling disputes, claims, litigation matters, and legal correspondence

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive legal information professionally

Strong organizational, reporting, and documentation management skills

Leadership, mentoring, and team coordination capabilities