Job Opportunity – Legal Affairs Specialist
Position: Legal Affairs Specialist
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Responsibilities:
- Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and relevant internal policies and procedures.
- Represent the company before labor courts, attend court hearings, and prepare legal pleadings and submissions.
- Conduct internal investigations and prepare detailed reports in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests.
- Provide legal advice and support to management and the HR department on employee-related matters and labor disputes.
- Follow up on legal notices, claims, and court cases, and coordinate with external legal entities when necessary.
- Review employment contracts, termination decisions, disciplinary actions, and other HR-related legal matters.
- Monitor updates to relevant laws and regulations and advise management on their potential impact.
- Prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations to support management in decision-making.
- Maintain accurate records of legal cases, documentation, contracts, and correspondence.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Law.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in legal affairs, preferably specializing in Saudi Labor Law and litigation.
- Must hold a valid and active Saudi Lawyer's License.
- Proven experience in litigation and representing clients before labor courts.
- Solid knowledge of internal investigation procedures and labor dispute resolution.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
- Strong legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
- Full fluency in spoken and written English.
