Senior Legal Specialist – Contracts & Projects

HanmiGlobal Saudi; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HanmiGlobal Saudi is seeking an experienced Legal Specialist to provide comprehensive legal support across corporate, commercial, contractual, and project activities within our engineering and project management environment in Riyadh.

The role requires reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring Saudi compliance, managing legal risk, supporting disputes, and advising management on regulatory changes throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
• Saudi legal qualification or relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi commercial and contractual laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, amendments, and related legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on commercial and contractual matters affecting company operations and projects.
• Review consultant, contractor, supplier, subcontractor, and client agreements.
• Identify contractual obligations, liabilities, risks, and potential areas of dispute.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure appropriate legal protections for the company.
• Monitor contractual commitments, notices, claims, variations, and termination provisions.
• Provide legal support to engineering, PMC, infrastructure, and land development projects.
• Review project correspondence and contractual notices to identify potential legal and commercial implications.
• Support project teams in managing contractual disputes, claims, and potential litigation.
• Coordinate with project management and commercial teams on contractual risk matters.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual requirements and applicable regulations.
• Maintain corporate legal records and documentation.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management of potential business impacts.
• Coordinate with government entities and external legal advisors when required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract administration

Legal risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Negotiation

Dispute support

Corporate governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related discipline

Job description

HanmiGlobal Saudi is seeking an experienced Legal Specialist to provide comprehensive legal support across corporate, commercial, contractual, and project activities within our engineering and project management environment in Riyadh.

The role requires reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring Saudi compliance, managing legal risk, supporting disputes, and advising management on regulatory changes throughout project lifecycles.