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Legal Supervisor / Manager
Progress Personnel Ltd
Jeddah, KSA
Full Time
Manager
SAR 26,923 SAR 30,769
1 months ago
Contract Drafting and NegotiationLegal ResearchLitigation ManagementCorporate GovernanceComplianceBoard Administration
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About the Role
A well-established Saudi Arabian company seeks an experienced Legal Manager to oversee corporate legal matters, governance, compliance, and board administration. The role requires a law degree, 6+ years of experience, and strong English skills.
Key Skills for This Role
Contract Drafting and NegotiationLegal ResearchLitigation ManagementCorporate GovernanceComplianceBoard Administration
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, briefs and case documents
- Manage litigation, attend court proceedings and maintain case files
- Handle breach of contract reports and advise on remedial action
- Support M&A activity and major projects with strategic legal input
- Develop and maintain corporate governance policies and procedures
- Oversee the Code of Conduct, Anti Fraud and Whistleblower frameworks
- Lead compliance investigations in response to alleged violations
- Deliver employee awareness and training on regulatory obligations
- Provide quarterly governance updates to department heads and management
- Prepare agendas, supporting materials and minutes for board meetings
- Plan and conduct the annual general assembly in line with regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Law degree required
- Professional certification from a recognised body is advantageous
- 6+ years of experience in a legal or governance role
- Proven ability to research and analyse complex regulatory and business issues
- Strong negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong English skills (spoken/written) essential
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- A well established company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to join its Board Affairs & Legal function.
- This is a senior, wide ranging role covering corporate legal matters, governance, compliance, and board administration.
- The successful candidate will serve as the primary legal voice advising executive management and the board.
Legal Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, briefs and case documents
- Manage litigation, attend court proceedings and maintain case files
- Handle breach of contract reports and advise on remedial action
- Support M&A activity and major projects with strategic legal input
Corporate Governance Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain corporate governance policies and procedures
- Oversee the Code of Conduct, Anti Fraud and Whistleblower frameworks
- Lead compliance investigations in response to alleged violations
- Deliver employee awareness and training on regulatory obligations
- Provide quarterly governance updates to department heads and management
Board Affairs Responsibilities
- Prepare agendas, supporting materials and minutes for board meetings
- Plan and conduct the annual general assembly in line with regulatory requirements
- Manage the board disclosure register in accordance with CMA and Companies Law
- Coordinate between board members and ensure timely distribution of information
- Support the board in setting and monitoring annual KPIs
About You
- Law degree required; professional certification from a recognised body is advantageous
- 6+ years of experience in a legal or governance role
- Proven ability to research and analyse complex regulatory and business issues
- Strong negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Organised and effective under pressure, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- STRONG English skills (spoken/written) is essential
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