Legal Manager (LGL012)
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Foreground is partnering with a leading energy and drilling services company in the Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, to hire an experienced Legal Manager to support its Legal & Compliance Department.
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Job Description
Foreground is partnering with a leading energy and drilling services company in the Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia , to hire an experienced Legal Manager to support its Legal & Compliance Department.
This position demands a strategic yet hands-on professional with strong commercial acumen, sound legal judgment, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
The Legal Managers responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
Leadership And Legal Oversight
- Lead and manage all legal activities, mentoring and supervising the work of subordinate lawyers and legal staff.
- Provide guidance on legal rights, obligations, and risk exposure across the companys business units.
- Act as a key advisor to management and the Head of Legal & Compliance on complex legal issues and strategic initiatives.
- Represent the companys legal interests in dealings with regulators, clients, and counterparties.
Contracts And Commercial Matters
- Negotiate, draft, review, and execute a wide range of contracts, including procurement, drilling, oilfield services, rig build, and shipyard agreements.
- Ensure contractual terms protect the companys interests, mitigate risks, and comply with internal policies and applicable laws.
- Standardize and enhance contract templates and clauses to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Manage the companys contract management procedures , ensuring adherence to established policies.
- Compliance and Governance
- Design, implement, and monitor systems to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and international regulations applicable to the oilfield and drilling sectors.
- Develop and update corporate policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment.
- Lead internal investigations into any potential legal or regulatory breaches and oversee remediation efforts.
- Research relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions to provide clear and practical legal advice to stakeholders.
Litigation And External Counsel
- Manage and coordinate all litigation, claims, and disputes , ensuring timely and effective legal representation.
- Retain and supervise external legal counsel , ensuring the company receives cost-effective and high-quality legal services.
- Prepare and review legal memoranda, opinions, and submissions, ensuring consistency with company objectives.
- Report all legal updates, litigation progress, and material developments to the Head of Legal & Compliance.
Advisory And Business Partnership
- Advise on labor law issues , commercial transactions, and corporate structuring matters.
- Provide legal support to new business ventures, registrations, and licensing activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment on legal risk management and contract execution.
- Serve as the departments representative in client or partner negotiations when required.
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