Senior Legal Manager

The Professionals; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Professionals in Riyadh is seeking an experienced senior legal manager with 6+ years of legal experience to lead the legal function, manage risk, and provide strategic counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership who can work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include legal advisory and compliance, contract management, regulatory risk management, corporate governance, disputes and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in corporate legal departments or law firms.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in law (LLB/LLM).
• Experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience leading legal teams or mentoring juniors is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and provide strategic legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts to minimize risk.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support board and exec with corporate governance matters.
• Manage disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent in negotiations.
• Work with government authorities and external counsel.
• Mentor junior staff and lead a high-performing legal team.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

LLB/LLM

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Employment:Full Time

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled legal senior manager with a minimum of 6+ years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing expert legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and operational matters. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal advisory & compliance:Provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters. Ensure the company adheres to local, national, and international laws.
• Contract management:Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents to minimize risk and protect the company's interests.
• Regulatory & risk management:Identify legal risks and propose strategies to mitigate them. Stay updated on industry regulations and ensure compliance.
• Corporate governance:Support board and executive management with legal oversight on corporate governance matters, policies, and procedures.
• Dispute resolution & litigation:Manage legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent the company in negotiations, arbitration, and litigation if necessary.
• Stakeholder management:Work closely with business units, government authorities, and external counsel to address legal concerns and align with business objectives.
• Team leadership:Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal staff, fostering a high-performing legal team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution.
• 6+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, with expertise in corporate and commercial law.
• Strong understanding of local and international regulations relevant to the industry.
• Experience in handling contract negotiations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, influence decision-making, and provide strategic legal solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience leading legal teams or mentoring junior legal professionals is a plus.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and commercial interests.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with legal tech tools and contract management systems is an advantage.