23 Legal Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Contribute to KSA Vision 2030
• Career advancement opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact organization focused on delivering a wide range of luxury and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the organisation's entire legal function, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee and coordinate with external legal firms through framework agreements.
• Provide legal leadership on complex real estate development projects, including asset management agreements, hotel management agreements (HMAs), and brand licensing.
• Advise on legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts with both government entities and private partners.
• Shape legal approaches in investment and construction projects, ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Operate effectively in a lean legal team, managing priorities with limited internal manpower.
• Support senior leadership in defining legal strategy and decision-making pathways.

The Successful Applicant

• 10-12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both private practice and in-house roles.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong legal background in real estate, investments, or hospitality development, with a deep understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal negotiations and large-scale project agreements.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile legal function with high levels of ownership and autonomy.

What's on Offer

• A dynamic, mission-driven environment with opportunities to grow and shape the legal landscape.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to a transformative Vision 2030 project

We are recruiting for a Legal Director to lead and manage the full legal function of a key real estate and development company. This is a critical leadership role for an experienced legal professional with a deep understanding of real estate, construction, and government-related legal frameworks within Saudi Arabia.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact organization focused on delivering a wide range of luxury and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Description

• Lead and manage the organisation's entire legal function, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee and coordinate with external legal firms through framework agreements.
• Provide legal leadership on complex real estate development projects, including asset management agreements, hotel management agreements (HMAs), and brand licensing.
• Advise on legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts with both government entities and private partners.
• Shape legal approaches in investment and construction projects, ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Operate effectively in a lean legal team, managing priorities with limited internal manpower.
• Support senior leadership in defining legal strategy and decision-making pathways.

Profile

• 10-12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both private practice and in-house roles.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong legal background in real estate, investments, or hospitality development, with a deep understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal negotiations and large-scale project agreements.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile legal function with high levels of ownership and autonomy.

Job Offer

• A dynamic, mission-driven environment with opportunities to grow and shape the legal landscape.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to a transformative Vision 2030 project.

Skills

Contract Review

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Our client is a well-known group with a strong reputation in the industry, committed to upholding the highest legal and compliance standards. They seek a Legal Director to lead their legal department, ensuring the organization's activities align with legal regulations and best practices.

• Oversee all legal activities and ensure compliance across the organization.
• Provide legal guidance and support to various departments as needed.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Analyze legal risks and recommend strategies for mitigation.
• Manage legal claims, case files, and represent the organization before judicial authorities.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices in corporate governance and prepare periodic reports for the Board of Directors.

• Bachelor's degree in commercial or administrative law (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the legal field, with at least 3 years in a Management role.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance and compliance, with practical experience in financial markets (Tadawul).
• Litigation experience and strong negotiation skills.
• Highly analytical and leadership skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial and labor laws and government regulations.

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• Contribute to KSA Vision 2030
• Career advancement opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact organization focused on delivering a wide range of luxury and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the organisation's entire legal function, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee and coordinate with external legal firms through framework agreements.
• Provide legal leadership on complex real estate development projects, including asset management agreements, hotel management agreements (HMAs), and brand licensing.
• Advise on legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts with both government entities and private partners.
• Shape legal approaches in investment and construction projects, ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Operate effectively in a lean legal team, managing priorities with limited internal manpower.
• Support senior leadership in defining legal strategy and decision-making pathways.

The Successful Applicant

• 10-12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both private practice and in-house roles.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong legal background in real estate, investments, or hospitality development, with a deep understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal negotiations and large-scale project agreements.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile legal function with high levels of ownership and autonomy.

What's on Offer

• A dynamic, mission-driven environment with opportunities to grow and shape the legal landscape.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to a transformative Vision 2030 project

We are recruiting for a Legal Director to lead and manage the full legal function of a key real estate and development company. This is a critical leadership role for an experienced legal professional with a deep understanding of real estate, construction, and government-related legal frameworks within Saudi Arabia.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact organization focused on delivering a wide range of luxury and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Description

• Lead and manage the organisation's entire legal function, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee and coordinate with external legal firms through framework agreements.
• Provide legal leadership on complex real estate development projects, including asset management agreements, hotel management agreements (HMAs), and brand licensing.
• Advise on legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts with both government entities and private partners.
• Shape legal approaches in investment and construction projects, ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Operate effectively in a lean legal team, managing priorities with limited internal manpower.
• Support senior leadership in defining legal strategy and decision-making pathways.

Profile

• 10-12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both private practice and in-house roles.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong legal background in real estate, investments, or hospitality development, with a deep understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal negotiations and large-scale project agreements.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile legal function with high levels of ownership and autonomy.

Job Offer

• A dynamic, mission-driven environment with opportunities to grow and shape the legal landscape.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to a transformative Vision 2030 project.

Skills

Contract Review

• Contribute to KSA Vision 2030
• Career advancement opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact organization focused on delivering a wide range of luxury and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the organisation's entire legal function, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee and coordinate with external legal firms through framework agreements.
• Provide legal leadership on complex real estate development projects, including asset management agreements, hotel management agreements (HMAs), and brand licensing.
• Advise on legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts with both government entities and private partners.
• Shape legal approaches in investment and construction projects, ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Operate effectively in a lean legal team, managing priorities with limited internal manpower.
• Support senior leadership in defining legal strategy and decision-making pathways.

The Successful Applicant

• 10-12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both private practice and in-house roles.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong legal background in real estate, investments, or hospitality development, with a deep understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal negotiations and large-scale project agreements.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile legal function with high levels of ownership and autonomy.

What's on Offer

• A dynamic, mission-driven environment with opportunities to grow and shape the legal landscape.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to a transformative Vision 2030 project

Overview

Legal Director/Head of Legal role at Mozn.

About Mozn: Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups. Mozn is scaling to provide AI-powered products and solutions locally and globally to support the growth of digital innovation.

• Work closely with the Executive team and report to the Group CFO.
• Lead and manage the Legal Department, including mentoring and supervising a team of at least two legal professionals.
• Oversee all legal matters including commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including SaaS contracts, licensing, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations, including labor, commercial, and data protection laws.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and contract management systems.
• Support corporate structuring, M&A, and investment activities.
• Maintain and update legal documentation and company records.

• Bachelor's degree in law; Master’s or legal certification is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of total legal experience, with at least 5 years in Saudi Arabia.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Proven experience leading a Legal team of 2 or more.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in technology, Software or SaaS sectors.
• Familiarity with enterprise SaaS contracts and licensing models is a strong plus.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Software Development

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Legal Director/Head of Legal role at Mozn.

About Mozn: Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups. Mozn is scaling to provide AI-powered products and solutions locally and globally to support the growth of digital innovation.

• Work closely with the Executive team and report to the Group CFO.
• Lead and manage the Legal Department, including mentoring and supervising a team of at least two legal professionals.
• Oversee all legal matters including commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including SaaS contracts, licensing, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations, including labor, commercial, and data protection laws.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and contract management systems.
• Support corporate structuring, M&A, and investment activities.
• Maintain and update legal documentation and company records.

• Bachelor's degree in law; Master's or legal certification is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of total legal experience, with at least 5 years in Saudi Arabia.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Proven experience leading a Legal team of 2 or more.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in technology, Software or SaaS sectors.
• Familiarity with enterprise SaaS contracts and licensing models is a strong plus.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Software Development

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