Legal Manger - Contracts & Corporate Affairs

Job description / Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Manager to oversee contracts and corporate affairs within our manufacturing operations in Jeddah. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring legal compliance, managing contract negotiations, and supporting corporate governance to safeguard the company's interests and promote sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure legal compliance and minimize risks.
- Provide legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Manage corporate affairs including liaising with regulatory bodies and ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks related to contracts and corporate operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives with legal insights.
- Monitor changes in legislation and industry trends to update policies accordingly.
- Lead and manage the legal team focused on contracts and corporate affairs.
- Report regularly to senior management on legal issues, risks, and developments impacting the company.

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) required; advanced degree or certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in legal management within the manufacturing or related industry.
- FIDIC and Saudi Bar Association legal certification are required
- Proficient knowledge of Saudi Arabian commercial, corporate, and contract law.
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and lead a legal team under pressure.
- Fluent in English and Arabic, both spoken and written.
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

About the Company

Elbait is a boutique type of executive search & recruitment management consulting firm based in Dubai. The unique understanding about the market needs, cultural awareness and professionalism enable the firm to offer its services to diversified portfolio of clients that operates in the ME region. Elbait is committed to seek the most suitable professionals on international, regional as well as national basis.

Elbait committed to have well-defined partnership with Clients to meet their talent acquisition and executive needs on both Practice and Function basis. In addition, it committed to ensure remarkable contribution to the welfare of Stake-holders, Clients and Job-seekers.

Industries: - FMCG, Consumer goods & retail - Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, infrastructure (technical & non-technical) - Automotive - Property Management & Real- Estate

Functions across industries (other than above): - Sales & Marketing - HR & IT - Finance & Accounting