Summary
Gulf Cryo is seeking a Legal Advisor based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, reporting to the Regional Senior Legal Counsel. The role provides legal support across Saudi operations and the Group, including commercial agreements, corporate governance, compliance, disputes and strategic projects. Applicants need an LL.B. and at least five years of post-qualification legal experience, including experience supporting business operations in Saudi Arabia. The posting lists English and Arabic among the required skills, while its language section describes Arabic as a plus.
The posting
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Job Description
- Position TITLE : Legal Advisor
- Department : Legal
- Location : Dammam, KSA
- Employment Type : Permanent
- Reporting to : Regional Senior Legal Counsel
- Team Size : NA
- Application Closing Date : Open until filled
To provide legal counsel and support across all business activities in Saudi Arabia and the Group legal function in general, ensuring legal compliance, managing legal risks, supporting commercial and corporate matters, and protecting the company’s interests while enabling business objectives.
Provide legal advice and support to the business operations in Saudi Arabia and the Group legal function in general.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Support corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate filings.
- Manage litigation, disputes, investigations, and external legal counsel.
- Advice on employment, procurement, sales, distribution, and operational matters.
- Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, group agreements and strategic projects when required.
- Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to internal stakeholders.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise management on their impact.
- Prepare periodic legal reports and updates for the Regional Legal Department.
- Work closely with business leaders to facilitate commercial objectives while protecting the company’s legal interests.
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
e.g., Collaboration, Customer Focus, Accountability, Leadership, Problem Solving
e.g., Technical expertise, Industry knowledge, Systems, Processes, Professional skills
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Proven experience in corporate and commercial law within a multinational company, regional group, or reputable law firm.
- Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
- Experience in managing disputes, litigation, arbitration, and external legal counsel.
- Demonstrated exposure to compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory matters
Experience supporting business operations in Saudi Arabia is essential
Skills
- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Proficiency in legal research and contract management.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. [Technical, professional and interpersonal skills required for success in the role
Languages
- Good command of English, Arabic is a plus
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