Senior Legal Counsel

Schneider Electric North America; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy management company is seeking a fully qualified lawyer in the Riyadh region to provide comprehensive legal services, oversee domestic and international bids, and ensure compliance with Saudi laws. Candidates should have seven to eight years of experience in an in-house environment, preferably in relevant sectors. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential for success in this role, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to make a significant impact and contribute to sustainability ambitions.

Qualifications

• Seven to eight or more years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience ideally in-house and in Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sectors.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of legal services for the zone, including contract review.
• Provide legal advice on commercial transactions and Saudi law.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee compliance.

Skills

Fluent in English

Native in Arabic

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Saudi Arabia

Job description

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resources, where approved) for the zone.
• Oversight and delivery of all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus on commercial contract review (including distributor agreements), strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Region.
• Provide quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day-to-day basis in areas such as:
• (a) General Commercial transactions
• (b) Assisting business by guiding them in terms of Saudi Law
• (c) Employment and safety
• (d) Product and quality issues
• (e) Data Protection
• Operate as a valued & integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.
• Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
• Support the Compliance Central team by implementing internal governance policies, proofreading policies, and investigations on ethical concerns & misconduct in the country.
• Claims & Litigation oversight & reporting.
• Managing external resources.

Collaboration

• Support transversal activities with local implementation within the zone.
• Provide reasonable assistance to other members of the Regions as requested by the Legal Management.
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Saudi Arabia.
• Seven to eight or more years’ relevant post‑qualification experience, ideally in an in‑house environment and preferably in the Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sector.
• Native in Arabic.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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Company Snapshot

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

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