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Awtad is a leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to transforming the landscape of property development through innovation and excellence. We are on the lookout for a Legal Advisor to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal guidance across various aspects of our operations, ensuring that we navigate the complex legal framework within the real estate industry effectively. Your expertise will help mitigate risks and empower the company to make informed strategic decisions that align with our goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters pertinent to real estate transactions, property management, and corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests
• Identify and analyze legal risks, providing solutions to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations
• Represent Awtad in legal negotiations and proceedings, working towards favorable outcomes
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation and trends impacting the real estate market and advise accordingly
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding legal procedures and compliance issues
• Collaborate with other departments to strengthen the company's legal positions and corporate policies
  
  

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution
• Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia
• At least 3 years of experience as a legal advisor, preferably within the real estate sector
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi property laws, real estate regulations, and corporate law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex legal concepts
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents with high attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  
  

• Defines after the interview based on experiences
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

This range is provided by Awtad. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

SAR120,000.00/yr - SAR180,000.00/yr

Awtad is a leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to transforming the landscape of property development through innovation and excellence. We are on the lookout for a Legal Advisor to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal guidance across various aspects of our operations, ensuring that we navigate the complex legal framework within the real estate industry effectively. Your expertise will help mitigate risks and empower the company to make informed strategic decisions that align with our goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters pertinent to real estate transactions, property management, and corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests
• Identify and analyze legal risks, providing solutions to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations
• Represent Awtad in legal negotiations and proceedings, working towards favorable outcomes
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation and trends impacting the real estate market and advise accordingly
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding legal procedures and compliance issues
• Collaborate with other departments to strengthen the company's legal positions and corporate policies
  
  

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution
• Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia
• At least 3 years of experience as a legal advisor, preferably within the real estate sector
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi property laws, real estate regulations, and corporate law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex legal concepts
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents with high attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  
  

• Defines after the interview based on experiences
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job description

The Legal Advisor will possess strong experience in commercial contract law, including distribution, retail leasing and construction issues, as well as privacy and data protection, based in its offices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Legal advice & Guidance

• To draft, review, negotiate a variety of contracts for the Company’s Day to day operations
• To provide legal advice, training to various brands, divisions of the Company
• To ensure Company’s activities comply with local laws
• To follow up and supervise contractual terms, filing deadlines and due dates
• To maintain contract management
• To follow and inform about relevant legal developments sufficiently in advance e.g. (new laws, relevant jurisprudence provide legal advice)

Legal Documentation and Advisory

• To represent the Company in defined legal proceedings
• To manage and control approved external counsel in pending court proceedings including cost control
• To assist in the settlement of legal cases through the negotiations and conclusion of settlement agreements
• To draft Company’s resolution under the guidance of the legal department at Swiss Headquarters
• To support Legal Department of Swiss Headquarters with regard to special projects

Regulatory Compliance

• To prepare, review and file all necessary company applications, registrations with local authorities, maintain complete record.
• To represent the Company’s interest before local authorities.

Risk Management and Mitigation

• Carry out regular risk assessments for new projects assigned and highlight any risks to the management prior to deployment

• Represent the group before courts, Boards, and committees as may be required.
• To prepare and follow up issuance and authentication of legal documents with any government or business bodies.
• Investigates the facts of the cases and the statements of the involved parties and prepare case studies.
• Verification of facts, incidents, statements and cases regarding the court proceedings.
• Prepares the documents with assorted briefs for legal issues relating to cases summary.
• Dealing with general day to day operational legal enquiries from the business units/departments.
• Assisting in reviewing, drafting, advising and negotiating on a diverse range of commercial contracts.
• Dealing with and advising on employment law matters, assisting with regulatory matters.
• Conducting legal research and analysis.

• Ideal candidate should have 3-7 + years of experience in the same role.
• Bachelor’s degree OR Master in Law from a reputable university.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic (speaking, reading and writing) is essential.
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing business environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel.

Job Profile

We are looking for an experienced Lawyer, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in PQE dealing with complex commercial, M&A, technology related contracts, in either in-house or private practice environments, to join a rapidly growing international technology start-up.

The candidate placed in this role will be responsible for safeguarding our company’s reputation whilst ensuring the organization follows the local law guidelines in the countries where we operate and by providing legal advice and solutions to the Management and Leadership about relevant issues. The chosen candidate will be working directly with the Co-Founders, CEO and Business Finance Lead and have a direct impact on the success of our organization.

Due to the nature of working for a start-up, we are seeking a candidate who can work independently and autonomously in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a strong candidate that is specialized within the Tech industry to cover all legal grounds for all our platforms.

Responsibilities

1. Support on contractual management, write and review terms and conditions, negotiate agreements and advise on risk profiles.
2. Build relationships with multinational teams, while displaying genuine interest in sharing skills and experience with legal and non-legal business colleagues.
3. Drafting and reviewing investment documentation.
4. Negotiating contracts with partners.
5. Working closely with the Management and Leadership to develop the legal strategy and its implementation.
6. Develop and implement internal governance policies and monitor compliance across all the company’s markets.
7. Conduct research and evaluation of various risk factors for the business operation and decisions.
8. Proactively apply risk management techniques.
9. Build relationships with external providers.
10. Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
11. Maintain up to date knowledge of the legislation in all of the company’s markets.
12. Support in establishing the legal entity of the company in new markets.

Requirements

1. Fluent in both Arabic and English is a must.
2. 3-5 years post qualification experience (Incorporate/commercial/contracts).
3. Good knowledge and understanding of technology and commercial contract requirements including intellectual property and data protection.
4. Experience of outsourcing is preferred but not essential.
5. Experience in contract legal support (in-house or private practice) and business acumen.
6. Experience in reviewing contracts using contract templates and/or using contract guidance/playbooks.
7. Ability to draft contract terms to meet requirements.
8. Ability to negotiate contract terms with third parties.
9. Understanding of risk management techniques.
10. Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience.

• Represent the group before courts, Boards, and committees as may be required.
• To prepare and follow up issuance and authentication of legal documents with any government or business bodies.
• Investigates the facts of the cases and the statements of the involved parties and prepare case studies.
• Verification of facts, incidents, statements and cases regarding the court proceedings.
• Prepares the documents with assorted briefs for legal issues relating to cases summary.
• Dealing with general day to day operational legal enquiries from the business units/departments.
• Assisting in reviewing, drafting, advising and negotiating on a diverse range of commercial contracts.
• Dealing with and advising on employment law matters, assisting with regulatory matters.
• Conducting legal research and analysis.

• Ideal candidate should have 3-7 + years of experience in the same role.
• Bachelor's degree OR Master in Law from a reputable university.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic (speaking, reading and writing) is essential.
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing business environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel.

The Legal Advisor will possess strong experience in commercial contract law, including distribution, retail leasing and construction issues, as well as privacy and data protection, based in its offices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Legal advice & Guidance

• To draft, review, negotiate a variety of contracts for the Company's Day to day operations
• To provide legal advice, training to various brands, divisions of the Company
• To ensure Company's activities comply with local laws
• To follow up and supervise contractual terms, filing deadlines and due dates
• To maintain contract management
• To follow and inform about relevant legal developments sufficiently in advance e.g. (new laws, relevant jurisprudence provide legal advice)

Legal Documentation and Advisory

• To represent the Company in defined legal proceedings
• To manage and control approved external counsel in pending court proceedings including cost control
• To assist in the settlement of legal cases through the negotiations and conclusion of settlement agreements
• To draft Company's resolution under the guidance of the legal department at Swiss Headquarters
• To support Legal Department of Swiss Headquarters with regard to special projects

Regulatory Compliance

• To prepare, review and file all necessary company applications, registrations with local authorities, maintain complete record.
• To represent the Company's interest before local authorities.

Risk Management and Mitigation

• Carry out regular risk assessments for new projects assigned and highlight any risks to the management prior to deployment

This range is provided by Awtad. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more.

SAR120,000.00/yr - SAR180,000.00/yr

Awtad is a leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to transforming the landscape of property development through innovation and excellence. We are on the lookout for a Legal Advisor to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal guidance across various aspects of our operations, ensuring that we navigate the complex legal framework within the real estate industry effectively. Your expertise will help mitigate risks and empower the company to make informed strategic decisions that align with our goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters pertinent to real estate transactions, property management, and corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests
• Identify and analyze legal risks, providing solutions to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations
• Represent Awtad in legal negotiations and proceedings, working towards favorable outcomes
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation and trends impacting the real estate market and advise accordingly
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding legal procedures and compliance issues
• Collaborate with other departments to strengthen the company's legal positions and corporate policies
  
  

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution
• Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia
• At least 3 years of experience as a legal advisor, preferably within the real estate sector
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi property laws, real estate regulations, and corporate law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex legal concepts
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents with high attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  
  

• Defines after the interview based on experiences
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Awtad by 2x

Get notified about new Legal Advisor jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.