An international law firm is looking to hire an Assistant or Junior Legal Counsel to join its KSA-based team. The position is ideal for a legal professional with sound experience in Saudi Arabia, supporting in-house legal functions.Key Responsibilities:• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, including FIDIC contracts.• Advise on legal risks, company policies, and internal procedures.• Assist with corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance, including licensing and renewal processes.• Support legal needs across business units such as HR, Finance, and Compliance.• Manage dispute resolution support, including arbitration and working with external counsel.• Stay updated on Saudi legal and regulatory developments and perform risk gap analyses.• Contribute to internal legal operations improvements such as standard documentation and risk assessments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (advanced legal qualifications a plus).• Licensed or admitted to practice law is an advantage.• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).• Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, preferably in international firms.• Knowledge of Saudi regulatory, corporate, and commercial law.• Experience working in an international company, preferably in the real estate consultancy or engineering consultancy fields• Strong drafting skills, ability to work independently, and under pressure.• Willing to travel as needed.This is a full-time, permanent role (Sunday to Thursday). A strong opportunity for a legal professional seeking long-term growth in a globally recognized legal environment.#LegalJobsKSA #JuniorLegalCounsel #LegalCareersMiddleEast #InHouseLegal #GCCJobs #MENARecruitStrength
