Confidentiel

Legal Affairs Specialist

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted today

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Legal & Compliance
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Opportunity – Legal Affairs Specialist Position: Legal Affairs Specialist Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Key Responsibilities: • Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and relevant internal policies and procedures. • Represent the company before labor courts, attend court hearings, and prepare legal pleadings and submissions. • Conduct internal investigations and prepare detailed reports in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests. • Provide legal advice and support to management and the HR department on employee-related matters and labor disputes. • Follow up on legal notices, claims, and court cases, and coordinate with external legal entities when necessary. • Review employment contracts, termination decisions, disciplinary actions, and other HR-related legal matters. • Monitor updates to relevant laws and regulations and advise management on their potential impact. • Prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations to support management in decision-making. • Maintain accurate records of legal cases, documentation, contracts, and correspondence. Qualifications and Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Law. • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in legal affairs, preferably specializing in Saudi Labor Law and litigation. • Must hold a valid and active Saudi Lawyer's License. • Proven experience in litigation and representing clients before labor courts. • Solid knowledge of internal investigation procedures and labor dispute resolution. • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. • Strong legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills. • Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. • Full fluency in spoken and written English.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in legal affairs, preferably specializing in Saudi Labor Law and litigation. Must hold a valid and active Saudi Lawyer's License. Proven experience in litigation and representing clients before labor courts. Solid knowledge of internal investigation procedures and labor dispute resolution. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Strong legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. Full fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and relevant internal policies and procedures. Represent the company before labor courts, attend court hearings, and prepare legal pleadings and submissions. Conduct internal investigations and prepare detailed reports in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests. Provide legal advice and support to management and the HR department on employee-related matters and labor disputes. Follow up on legal notices, claims, and court cases, and coordinate with external legal entities when necessary. Review employment contracts, termination decisions, disciplinary actions, and other HR-related legal matters. Monitor updates to relevant laws and regulations and advise management on their potential impact. Prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations to support management in decision-making. Maintain accurate records of legal cases, documentation, contracts, and correspondence.

Skills

  • Saudi Labor Law
  • litigation
  • contract drafting
  • negotiation
  • legal research
  • internal investigations
  • court representation
  • legal drafting
  • English proficiency
  • compliance
  • document management

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