Legal Affairs Manager

Our esteemed client, one of the Tier-1 market leaders in the Steel Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to lead legal advisory, commercial contracting, claims and disputes, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The role offers an opportunity to support a leading industrial business with manufacturing operations, major engineering and construction projects, and international commercial activities. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial, manufacturing, supply, engineering, EPC, subcontracting and service agreements. • Advise project and commercial teams on contractual risk, claims, variations, delay damages, warranties, indemnities and dispute resolution. • Manage litigation, arbitration and disputes in coordination with external legal counsel. • Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, corporate requirements, ethics and internal controls. • Support corporate governance, board and committee matters, resolutions, powers of attorney and delegations of authority. • Maintain legal risk registers, improve legal policies and contract templates, and deliver legal and compliance training. • Lead and develop the legal team while managing external counsel, legal budgets and stakeholder relationships. Mandatory Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); LL.M. is preferred. • Valid Saudi lawyer’s licence. • Minimum 7 years of post-qualification legal experience. • Strong experience in international commercial and corporate legal matters. • Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, claims, disputes and legal risk management. • Excellent Arabic and business English, including legal drafting and verbal communication. • Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, engineering projects or EPC contracts. Preferred Qualifications • Corporate governance, risk or compliance (GRC) certifications. • Corporate Secretary experience, including board and committee support. • Experience advising executive management and leading a legal team. Key Area of Expertise: • Commercial Contract Negotiation • Contract Drafting • Corporate Law • Litigation • Dispute Resolution • Construction Law • Corporate Governance • Regulatory Compliance