Legal Director

Job description / Role

As Legal Director, you are responsible for the creation, negotiation, and review of contracts. Your responsibilities include adeptly managing dispute resolution, implementing proactive risk-mitigation policies, aligning strategic legal approaches with overarching business objectives. Overseeing the detail aspects of construction, real estate and commercial contracts and due diligence for potential developments and ventures.

Client Details

Government owned development project with significant plans for contribution to Vision 2030

Description

* Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to align with organisational objectives.
* Oversee the resolution of legal disputes related to real estate and construction matters, liaising with external legal counsel when necessary.
* Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business to protect the company's needs.
* Take charge of efforts in dispute resolution, collaborating seamlessly with external legal counsel when necessary.
* Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures to support the Company's needs and protect it's interest.
* Play a pivotal role in the overall development and growth of the organisation, aligning legal strategies with business objectives
* Effectively communicate legal matters and strategies to internal and external stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements to support the business in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company
* Conduct legal due diligence on potential business ventures, acquisitions, or partnerships to safeguard the organisation's interests.

Job Offer

* Competitive, tax-free salary and attractive package
* A transparent route for accelerated success within the organisation
* Engaging with senior stakeholders to actively contribute to our clients vision

Requirements

* Saudi national with a minimum of 10+ years PQE
* Must have real estate or construction experience, preferably having previously worked with or in a giga development project
* In-depth knowledge with FIDIC contracts
* Expertise in drafting and negotiating leasing contracts
* Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.