Senior Legal Advisor (Senior Manager)

About the role

The Senior Legal Advisor will support the organization by providing expert legal counsel, drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role also assists with day‑to‑day legal activities across the department.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on diverse issues affecting the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, M&A documents, joint‑venture and vendor agreements, NDAs, policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision‑making.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings as required.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address legal matters and provide guidance.
• Track legislative changes, update internal processes, and communicate compliance requirements.
• Assist the board secretary with meeting minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks assigned by the Chief Legal & Assurance Officer.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB); Master’s (LLM) preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 12 years of experience as a legal advisor or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi corporate, real‑estate, civil transaction, agency, franchise and commercial laws.
• Experience with Saudi litigation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and detail‑orientation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Professional‑grade presentation creation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.