Legal Officer – Contracts & Compliance

About the role

The Legal Officer will provide comprehensive legal support to the organization, handling contract drafting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with corporate governance matters. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external counsel to mitigate legal risks.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Provide legal advice to management and internal departments on risks and obligations.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions and maintenance of company records.
• Assist in dispute resolution, claims and litigation matters when required.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the company and advise accordingly.
• Support compliance, risk management and internal control processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with a high GPA.
• Knowledge of commercial, corporate, labor and contract law.
• Familiarity with local Saudi Arabian laws and regulations.
• Experience working with external lawyers and regulatory bodies.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and contract review.
• Proficiency with legal documentation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.