Head of Legal
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About the Role
A leading regional organisation is seeking a Head of Legal / Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function and act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership
- Lead and manage the legal function and external counsel relationships
- Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and regulatory compliance
- Provide legal oversight on commercial agreements, franchising, and strategic partnerships
- Lead litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and risk management
- Support business growth through legal input on expansion and investments
Requirements
- 12–15+ years’ experience in in house legal or equivalent
- Strong background in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law
- Experience advising CEO, Board, and executive leadership
- Exposure to multi jurisdictional environments (UAE / KSA preferred)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory
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Role Overview
- We are currently supporting a leading regional organisation on a confidential search for a Head of Legal / Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function and act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team. This is a high impact role with full ownership of legal strategy, governance, and
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership
- Lead and manage the legal function and external counsel relationships
- Oversee corporate governance, board matters, and regulatory compliance
- Provide legal oversight on commercial agreements, franchising, and strategic partnerships
- Lead litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and risk management
- Support business growth through legal input on expansion and investments
Key Requirements
- 12–15+ years’ experience in in house legal or equivalent
- Strong background in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law
- Experience advising CEO, Board, and executive leadership
- Exposure to multi jurisdictional environments (UAE / KSA preferred)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory
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