Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Senior Legal Specialist role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Senior Legal Specialist will review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents related to the company’s investment and development activities. The role involves providing legal consulting and guidance to internal stakeholders, identifying and addressing legal issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia and relevant international standards. The Legal Specialist will support corporate governance matters, coordinate with external counsel when needed, and maintain organized records of legal documentation. The position also includes monitoring legal and regulatory developments that may impact NMR Group’s operations and advising leadership on associated risks and opportunities.
Requirements: Create and maintain comprehensive contract templates to comply with regulations and protect our company’s interests. Oversee contract preparation for suppliers and service providers, to ensure compliance and project optimization. Support our Company units during contract negotiation efforts throughout the procurement efforts. Support the investigation team when deemed necessary by giving legal advice on encountered cases to facilitate compliance with defined standards and legislative requirements. Lead the preparation of briefs, complaints, motions, and other court documents to protect our Company's interests and direct the initiation of litigation or court processes, as necessary. Supervise legal document preparation, review, and maintenance to safeguard our Company’s rights and interests. Oversee the management of various litigation and dispute settlement activities (e.g., labor, commercial, claims, etc.) and lead legal negotiations to ensure that all legal rights of our Company are protected. Protect our Company’s rights by overseeing litigation, legal negotiations, and investigating malpractice or misconduct to ensure our Company's interests are protected and uphold ethical standards within the organization. Supervise the review and update of contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms, promptly addressing any issues or ambiguities that may arise. Identify potential risks associated with contracts and develop strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding our company's interests and promoting successful contract execution. Collaborate with management to deliver essential legal documents, strategic recommendations, and support, contributing to our Company’s overall success. Oversee claims and write claim petitions and legal replies to protect our Company’s interests in all cases, as required. Assist with the design and implementation of training and awareness programs relating to legal matters across the bank to enhance overall awareness and compliance. Contribute to the improvement and refinement of internal litigation and legal policies and procedures to enhance legal and regulatory compliance across our Company.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in law. A minimum of 5+ years of experience is required, and a role of similar discipline/capacity is mandatory. Fluent in English.