Senior Legal Advisor

Ben Khan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Riyadh is looking for a legal advisor to provide legal opinions, draft and review contracts, and represent the hospital in legal matters. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, a valid law license, and extensive experience in labor law or related fields. Bilingual capability in Arabic and English is preferred while offering tax-free income, accommodations, and generous vacation days. This position presents a significant opportunity for growth and development in a hospital environment.

Benefits

Tax-Free income

Married-Status contract

Accommodations provided

Relocation Allowance

Free flights home

Generous vacations (54 days)

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 8 years with a Master's in labor law or related fields.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal opinion and advice as required by the Director of Legal Affairs.
• Drafts Hospital By-Laws and reviews contracts to ensure compliance.
• Represents the Hospital in legal matters before courts and government bodies.

Skills

Legal opinion and advisory skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Investigative skills

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law

Current law license from North America, Western Europe, or Australia/New Zealand

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Legal Affairs at our client hospital, the successful candidate :

• Provides legal opinion and advises as required by Director, Legal Affairs.
• Provides advice on preparing, drafting and / or negotiating contracts within or outside the Kingdom as required and to assure concurrence with Saudi rules and regulations.
• Drafts Hospital By-Laws and participates in committee relating to the same.
• Interprets Hospital Medical By-Laws, Employee Relations Manual (ERM) and any other legal documents as required.
• Renders legal opinion in matters relating to Personnel as required.
• Participate in investigation & disciplinary committees.
• Review patients' complaints and participate in investigation committees involving patients and malpractice cases.
• Drafts & reviews contracts to assure their concurrence with rules and regulations of the Kingdom.
• Participates and assists in formulating and drafting rules and policies of all Hospital activities.
• Represents the Hospital before courts and other government bodies as assigned.
• Represents the Hospital in legal matters that may be conducted inside the Kingdom as required.
• Participates in conducting legal studies, researches and recommends appropriate course of action. To enhance the Legal System in the Hospital.
• Provides legal opinion in legal questions raised by employees and Hospital departments.
• Participates in committees in matters involving legal problems as required.
• Follows all Hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and other education, training & development as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free income
• Married-Status contract
• Accommodations provided
• Relocation Allowance
• Free flights home
• Generous vacations (54 days)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, and
• Current law license from North America, Western Europe, Australia / New Zealand, and
• 12 years of professional experience with the Bachelor's degree, or 8 years with the Master's degree in the field of labor law, personnel affairs & contracts, and
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred, and
• Bilingual (Arabic / English) capability is preferred