Legal Advisor – Commercial & Contracts

About the role

Mannai Corporation is expanding its operations across Saudi Arabia and seeks an experienced Legal Advisor – Commercial & Contracts to support multiple business units. The role will focus on managing complex commercial agreements, strengthening contract governance, and providing strategic legal support for the KSA expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic legal partner to senior management, offering practical advice on commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, project, and vendor agreements.
• Provide expert oversight on high‑value contracts to safeguard business interests and limit exposure.
• Establish and maintain robust contract governance frameworks, policies, and approval processes.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal and contractual risks throughout business operations and project execution.
• Support growth initiatives by structuring and reviewing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial agreements.
• Deliver clear legal opinions and risk assessments to aid executive decision‑making.
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters, disputes, and complex transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align legal, commercial, and operational objectives.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
• Represent the organization in legal and contractual discussions, negotiations, and engagements within Saudi Arabia.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 + years of experience in a legal advisory role with strong exposure to commercial and contractual matters in ICT and MEP contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and project contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi laws, regulations, and applicable legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management and manage complex legal and commercial issues.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is highly preferred.

Required skills