Senior Manager - Legal

Open 57d

Job Description

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior legal leadership role, preferably within a global organization.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, contracts, and legal documents.

• Strong background in real estate laws, corporate law, commercial transactions and cross boarder transactions.

• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and managing complex legal matters

• Oversee and manage legal matters across all business units

• Provide strategic legal advice to the executive leadership team and other stakeholders.

• Mitigate legal risks by identifying potential issues and implanting proactive solutions.

• Strong stakeholder engagement management skills

• Excellent communication (English-Arabic), negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

• Experience in retail with leasing experience is a must and logistics, hospitality, and ecom industries is advantageous.

• Could provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to enhance the team’s capabilities.

• Manage and oversee litigation matters, working closely with external counsel

• Develop strategies for resolving disputes and legal challenges in a cost-effective manner

• Monitor and stay updated on relevent laws, regulations, and insdustry trends impacting the organization.

Skills / Experience required to do the job

• Saudi National (Male or Female)

• Experience in Lease Agreement Drafting and Property Due Diligence would be an advantage

• International experience preferred.

• Command over Arabic & English language (Reading, written and spoken)

• Exceptional Written and verbal communication

• The candidate must inquisitive, enthusiastic and willingness to take on challenges

• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment

• Ability to work proactively and independently

• Maturity to handle complexities

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross functionally and with external stakeholders; consensus builder

• Proactive solution-oriented approach

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