Legal Manager - Real Estate/Hospitality

Job description / Role

Legal Manager - Real Estate/Hospitality - Riyadh

As Legal Manager you will play a crucial role in providing strategic legal counsel and guidance to support our operations in the real estate and hospitality sectors. This position requires a proactive individual with extensive experience in both legal practice and the Saudi Arabian market.

Client Details

Sovereign wealth-backed entity in the real estate/hospitality sector with exciting mandate to further the Saudi 2030 vision.

Description

* Provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of matters related to real estate and hospitality operations.
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Manage legal risks and ensure legal compliance across all business activities.
* Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including senior management, finance, operations, and external legal advisors.
* Handle dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration matters as required.
* Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies and policies.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
* Clear path for progression.
* Join high calibre, rapidly growing team.

* Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; additional qualifications such as LLM preferred.
* Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
* Proven experience in real estate or construction law, with a strong understanding of property transactions, lease agreements, and construction contracts.
* Fluent in Arabic and English with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

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.