Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page

Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP350-5880

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will work closely with the Deputy GC and the Investments team on all new M&A transactions, as well as some JVs. You will also lead on all commercial agreements, including with partners, suppliers, vendors and financial institutions.

Client Details

A large conglomerate with business units operating in the Middle East in multiple sectors, including F&B, Healthcare, Retail and Industrial Production.

Description

* Provide leadership and expertise on matters relating to M&A.
* Collaborate with the Investments Team to help originate, structure and execute M&A transactions for the Group.
* Negotiate, draft and review all commercial contracts with external partners or agencies.
* Monitor and manage all legal risks emanating from commercial agreements.
* Provide legal and strategic advice to other business functions.
* Mentor junior counsels and associates in the legal function.

Job Offer

* Competitive, tax-free salary and benefits
* Opportunity to work in an influential role and contribute to the growth of the business
* Progressive, exciting environment

Requirements

* Must be a Saudi National with 5+ years PQE.
* LLM or JD is mandatory; qualification in the UK or US Bar highly preferred.
* Must have experience with M&A / Funds.
* Experience with an international or leading regional law firm, or at a global professional services company.
* If not the above, then must have experience advising on M&As in a leading holding group or family office.

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.

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