Summary
Elm is hiring a Legal Advisor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to support its Integrated Solution Group units. The role includes advising business teams, drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting projects, and assessing legal and regulatory risks. The advisor will also assist with disputes, coordinate with external legal counsel, and maintain legal documentation and templates. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in law or a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of applicable Saudi laws and regulations.
The posting
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Job Title
Legal Advisor
Job Code
642048
Grade
I2
Group
-
Division
Legal, Risk & Govern Division
Department
Legal Affairs
Unit
Integrated Solution Legal Affairs
ROLE PURPOSE
The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization’s perspective.
The role exists to provide comprehensive legal support and advisory services to Integrated Solution Group units by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements, providing legal consultations throughout the Projects lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protecting the company’s legal interests while enabling business growth and operational excellence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
This section describes the principal outputs required from the job.
Key Accountabilities
Key Activities
- 1. Legal Consultation & Advisory
Provide legal opinions, advice, and guidance to business units on legal, commercial, and operational matters.
Interpret applicable laws, regulations, requirements impacting Projects and services.
Advise stakeholders on legal implications of business decisions and initiatives.
Support departments in resolving legal issues and inquiries in a timely manner.
- 2. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Draft, review, amend, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, and other legal documents.
Ensure contracts adequately protect the Company’s rights and interests.
Identify legal gaps, liabilities, and obligations within contractual arrangements.
Recommend amendments and alternative contractual provisions to mitigate risks.
- 3. Projects Legal Support
Provide legal support for Projects, services, and digital initiatives throughout the Projects lifecycle.
Review new Projects, enhancements, and business models from a legal and regulatory perspective.
Support Projects teams in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
Participate in legal assessments of new business opportunities and initiatives.
- 4. Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Monitor applicable laws, regulations, policies, and regulatory developments.
Assess legal and regulatory impacts on business operations and Projects.
Support implementation of legal compliance requirements across the business.
Ensure alignment with internal governance frameworks and regulatory obligations.
- 5. Legal Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts, operations, Projects, and partnerships.
Provide recommendations to reduce exposure to legal claims, liabilities, and disputes.
Support business units in evaluating legal risks related to strategic initiatives.
Maintain awareness of emerging legal risks affecting the organization.
- 6. Corporate & Commercial Legal Support
Support corporate legal matters related to commercial activities and strategic transactions.
Assist in reviewing partnership arrangements, cooperation agreements, and business engagements.
Support legal due diligence activities when required.
Contribute to legal assessments related to expansion initiatives and new opportunities.
- Disputes & External Legal Coordination
Assist in handling disputes, claims, litigation matters, and legal proceedings.
Prepare legal memoranda, supporting documents, and legal analysis related to disputes.
Coordinate with external legal advisors, consultants, and law firms as required.
Follow up on legal cases and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
- 8. Legal Documentation & Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain legal templates, standards, and contract repositories.
Ensure proper record management of contracts and legal documentation.
Capture and share legal knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices.
Support awareness activities regarding legal obligations and contractual requirements.
- Policies, Processes & Procedures
Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Comply with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
- Information Security
- Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Academic and professional qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Law, Sharia Law, Legal Studies, Business Law, or a related field.
Years and Nature of Experience
2-4 years of experience in legal affairs, legal advisory, contract management, or corporate legal services.
Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
Exposure to providing legal support and guidance to business units.
Familiarity with legal compliance requirements and legal risk considerations.
Good knowledge of applicable Saudi laws and regulations.