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Overview

Connect Energy partners with a drilling company to look for a Legal Advisor to work in Saudi Arabia.

• Responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and protection for the company's business operations, improving the quality and efficiency of legal service, ensuring that the company's activities comply with local laws and regulations, promoting the construction of the rule of law, and guaranteeing the safety of the company.
• The company activities comply with local laws and regulations, promote the construction of the rule of law, ensure operation in accordance with the law, prevent legal risks, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the company.
• Safeguard the legal rights and interests of the company.

• Degree in Law
• At least 5 years of legal work experience, preferably with multinational enterprises or international law firms
• Proficient in local laws and regulations, familiar with international business law and related legal practices
• Good team leadership, communication and coordination skills and cross cultural teamwork skills, as well as high level of recognition of CNOOC corporate culture
• Good communication and co-ordination skills and cross cultural teamwork skills with strong sense of identification with CNOOC corporate culture
• Proficient in local language and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong logical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills

Overview

We are seeking a Legal Advisor / Associate to join our Legal Department and support the Group across corporate legal and governance matters as well as the contract lifecycle . This role is hands-on and cross-functional, requiring strong legal drafting skills, business judgment, and the ability to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (EPC, supply, consultancy, NDAs, JVs, MOUs).
• Provide legal support on corporate governance , regulatory compliance, and company law matters.
• Monitor compliance of subsidiaries and joint ventures with local and international regulations.
• Track legal deadlines such as license renewals, regulatory filings, and board resolutions .
• Support negotiations by preparing mark-ups, issue lists, and fallback positions.
• Maintain and update contract management systems and standard templates.
• Liaise with government authorities (MCI, SFDA, SAGIA, etc.), external counsel, and internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; LLM is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in legal, corporate, or contract management roles .
• Strong knowledge of KSA Company Law, contract law, and licensing procedures .
• Proven expertise in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts .
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems.

• A dynamic role within a leading Saudi group.
• Exposure to a variety of corporate and contract matters.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and business units.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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Job Summary :

An Oil & Gas company in the Kingdom is seeking their first hire for a newly created Legal team.

Description :

The Head of Legal plans to hire 4 people this year, with this being a critical role to help train and develop the legal function.

If you are someone who wants to make a significant impact and work closely with the Head of Legal to build a legal team, this is the role for you.

I personally know the Head of Legal from a previous placement, and you will be working with not only a skilled lawyer but also a great coach and mentor.

Key requirements :

• 5+ years PQE
• Broad In-House experience preferred - corporate, commercial & corporate governance
• Board exposure is advantageous
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Arabic speaking is not essential
• Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Personal Information :

• Name
• First Last
• Email
• Resume & Supporting Documents (Drop files here or select files)

Accepted file types : pdf, doc, docx; Max size: 10 MB; Max files: 5

• Resume: Accepted file types — pdf, doc, docx; Max size: 128 MB

Submit Application

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.

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The Legal Advisor to the CEO will provide strategic legal counsel, ensuring that the organization’s operations, decisions, and initiatives comply with Saudi laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role acts as the CEO’s trusted legal partner, offering proactive risk management, contract negotiation, corporate governance support, and strategic advice to protect and advance the organization’s interests.

• Strategic Legal Counsel
  • Advise the CEO and executive leadership on legal implications of business strategies, decisions, and transactions.
  • Provide timely and practical legal guidance on corporate, commercial, labor, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Contract & Transaction Management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding to ensure alignment with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other high-value transactions.
• Corporate Governance
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and regulatory filings.
  • Support board meetings by preparing legal documentation and advising on corporate law matters.
  • Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Ensure compliance with Saudi laws, regulations, and internal policies across all jurisdictions in which the organization operates.
  • Oversee external counsel in litigation or arbitration matters.
  • Represent the organization's interests in negotiations, mediations, and settlements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) is required; Master’s degree or specialized certifications (e.g., corporate law, compliance) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Proven track record of advising senior executives or boards on legal and strategic matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• High level of discretion, ethics, and integrity.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver timely results.

• Timeliness and accuracy of legal advice provided to the CEO.
• Reduction in legal and compliance risks.
• Successful execution of strategic transactions and agreements.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Legal
• Industries: Government Administration

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Job Summary :

An Oil & Gas company in the Kingdom is seeking their first hire for a newly created Legal team.

Description :

The Head of Legal plans to hire 4 people this year, with this being a critical role to help train and develop the legal function.

If you are someone who wants to make a significant impact and work closely with the Head of Legal to build a legal team, this is the role for you.

I personally know the Head of Legal from a previous placement, and you will be working with not only a skilled lawyer but also a great coach and mentor.

Key requirements :

• 5+ years PQE
• Broad In-House experience preferred - corporate, commercial & corporate governance
• Board exposure is advantageous
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Arabic speaking is not essential
• Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Personal Information :

• Name
• First Last
• Email
• Resume & Supporting Documents (Drop files here or select files)

Accepted file types : pdf, doc, docx; Max size: 10 MB; Max files: 5

• Resume: Accepted file types - pdf, doc, docx; Max size: 128 MB

Submit Application

• 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.