Head of Legal Affairs

About the role

The Head of Legal Affairs will lead the legal function, providing strategic counsel to the organization and ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian law. This senior position also serves as the Board Secretariat, coordinating board activities and supporting executive decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions to the designated commission and liaise with internal divisions to mitigate identified legal risks.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution in accordance with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regulations.
• Oversee external counsel, negotiate and review commercial, legal and other contracts, and deliver timely comments.
• Control the legal budget, monitoring external legal spend and assessing in‑house skill needs.
• Develop and maintain consistent legal procedures, communication processes, and team performance feedback mechanisms.
• Advise Human Capital on employment, labor and benefits law.
• Act as Board Secretariat: organize board and sub‑committee meetings, prepare agendas, distribute materials, take minutes, and ensure compliance with articles of association and governance policies.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in corporate law, litigation management, and contract review within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven ability to manage external law firms and legal budgets.
• Strong understanding of employment and labor legislation.
• Experience supporting board governance and secretariat functions.

Required skills