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Ref: HP350-3679
Job description / Role
A Multinational Consumer/FMCG Corporation with a large local manufacturing presence is looking for a Saudi Legal Manager to head up the Legal function in the country
Client Details
* A household brand with a large presence in the region as well as globally - this consumer business has the largest market share in KSA than any other country in the Middle East.
Description
* This is a strategic role in a complex and fast evolving legal and regulatory environment where sound judgement and leadership is required
* Assist and advise senior management on strategic projects
* Handle day-to-day operational management of the legal function, contract management, external counsel management, intellectual property and patents
* Lead, or instruct and direct outside counsel with management of litigation matters
* Ensure compliance with corporate secretariat matters
* Assist HR in ensuring compliance with Labour law requirements
Job Offer
* Gain worldwide exposure and form part of a global legal team of over 600 lawyers.
* Participate in expert conferences, share experiences, gain international insights.
* Work within a highly successful market for a brand that is well known, award winning for both performance and employee care
* Family benefits offered - annual bonus, schooling, annual increases etc
Requirements
Candidates who apply must meet all of the following criteria
* Saudi Nationality with practicing license
* Fully bilingual Arabic/English
* 5-10 years experience in in-house legal department of multinational company or international law firm (with local partnership)
* Experience working in a highly regulated environment/industry such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, cosmetics, oil & gas etc.
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.