Legal Director

Riyadh Permanent View Job Description
As Legal Director, you are responsible for the creation, negotiation, and review of contracts. Your responsibilities include adeptly managing dispute resolution, implementing proactive risk-mitigation policies, aligning strategic legal approaches with overarching business objectives. Overseeing the detail aspects of construction, real estate and commercial contracts and due diligence for potential developments and ventures.
  • Leadership role within rapidly growing Legal function
  • Saudi national with extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts

About Our Client

Government owned development project with significant plans for contribution to Vision 2030

Job Description

  • Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to align with organisational objectives.
  • Oversee the resolution of legal disputes related to real estate and construction matters, liaising with external legal counsel when necessary.
  • Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business to protect the company's needs.
  • Take charge of efforts in dispute resolution, collaborating seamlessly with external legal counsel when necessary.
  • Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures to support the Company's needs and protect it's interest.
  • Play a pivotal role in the overall development and growth of the organisation, aligning legal strategies with business objectives
  • Effectively communicate legal matters and strategies to internal and external stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements to support the business in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company
  • Conduct legal due diligence on potential business ventures, acquisitions, or partnerships to safeguard the organisation's interests.

The Successful Applicant

  • Saudi national with a minimum of 10+ years PQE
  • Must have real estate or construction experience, preferably having previously worked with or in a giga development project
  • In-depth knowledge with FIDIC contracts
  • Expertise in drafting and negotiating leasing contracts
  • Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English

What's on Offer

  • Competitive, tax-free salary and attractive package
  • A transparent route for accelerated success within the organisation
  • Engaging with senior stakeholders to actively contribute to our clients vision
Contact
Sadhbh Kelly Grealy
Quote job ref
JN-112023-6246943

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Industry
Public Sector
Location
Riyadh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sadhbh Kelly Grealy
Job reference
JN-112023-6246943