Legal Manager : Saudi National

This is a standalone legal leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, offering broad exposure across commercial legal matters, corporate governance, board secretariat responsibilities, regulatory compliance and licensing activities. The successful candidate will act as the organisation's primary legal adviser while establishing legal frameworks, processes and best practices to support the business's long-term objectives. Client Details Our client is a growing Saudi-based organisation operating within a regulated environment and entering an exciting phase of expansion. The business is looking to strengthen its in-house legal capability through the appointment of a Legal Manager who will play a key role in supporting the organisation's growth, governance and regulatory obligations. Description • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documentation. • Manage company licences, permits, registrations and regulatory requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance. • Support and coordinate Board and Committee activities, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and governance documentation. • Prepare and maintain corporate records, powers of attorney, corporate filings and statutory documentation. • Provide practical legal advice to management on commercial, operational, governance and regulatory matters. • Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee specialist legal matters when required. • Identify and mitigate legal risks while developing legal processes, repositories, policies and governance frameworks. Profile • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification. • Saudi National with 5+ years' experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory or in-house legal roles. • Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation experience. • Proven experience supporting Board and Committee activities, corporate governance and board secretariat responsibilities. • Experience managing licensing, regulatory compliance and interactions with government authorities. • Ability to operate independently and take ownership of a broad legal remit within a lean organisation. Job Offer • Direct exposure to the CEO and executive leadership team. • Broad remit covering contracts, governance, board secretariat, licensing and regulatory affairs. • Significant autonomy, ownership and visibility across the organisation. • Opportunity to shape legal frameworks, policies and business processes from the ground up. • Long-term career progression within an expanding and evolving business. Desired Skills and Experience Corporate Law Commercial Contracts Contract Negotiation Legal Compliance Corporate Governance Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Joint Ventures Regulatory Affairs Risk Management Legal Research Commercial Litigation Dispute Resolution Data Protection Labour & Employment Law Real Estate Law Board Advisory Company Secretarial Stakeholder Management Policy Development Legal Drafting

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification. Saudi National with 5+ years' experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory or in-house legal roles. Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation experience. Proven experience supporting Board and Committee activities, corporate governance and board secretariat responsibilities. Experience managing licensing, regulatory compliance and interactions with government authorities. Ability to operate independently and take ownership of a broad legal remit within a lean organisation.

Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documentation. Manage company licences, permits, registrations and regulatory requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance. Support and coordinate Board and Committee activities, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and governance documentation. Prepare and maintain corporate records, powers of attorney, corporate filings and statutory documentation. Provide practical legal advice to management on commercial, operational, governance and regulatory matters. Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee specialist legal matters when required. Identify and mitigate legal risks while developing legal processes, repositories, policies and governance frameworks.