Legal Affairs Officer

About the role

Maharah Human Resources Company seeks a diligent Legal Affairs Officer to provide comprehensive legal support across the organization. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing contractual matters, and advising management on legal risks.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Provide legal advice to management on corporate and labor law issues.
• Assist in resolving legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel when needed.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting the business and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Support preparation and filing of legal documentation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to inform decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate records of legal matters and correspondence.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law from an accredited university.
• Previous experience in a legal affairs role, preferably within HR or corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including labor law.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal information effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Required skills