Legal Consultant – Saudi Arabia

About the role

Master Works is seeking a Legal Consultant to provide legal advice and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong legal expertise, preferably with experience in a public‑sector entity, and knowledge of data management and data privacy requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and consultation on a wide range of legal matters.
• Review, draft, and recommend contracts, agreements, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and regulatory requirements and provide guidance.
• Monitor updates to Saudi laws and assess their impact on the organization.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, reports, and recommendations.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support development and review of legal policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise on data management, governance, and privacy matters.
• Provide guidance on data protection and privacy requirements in accordance with Saudi law.
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to address legal inquiries.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and counsel when required.
• Support the organization in addressing legal disputes and other matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in Legal Affairs or Legal Consulting.
• Proven experience in Legal Affairs within a public‑sector entity.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
• Experience in data management and data privacy.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical recommendations.
• Arabic: native proficiency; English: fluent.