Summary
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting in Riyadh. The role leads the drafting, review, negotiation and administration of complex commercial, construction, procurement, infrastructure and service contracts. It advises senior stakeholders on contractual risks, claims and project matters, ensures alignment with Saudi laws and internal governance, and manages external counsel. Applicants should have a law degree and significant experience handling complex contracts in a major organization, law firm, government-related entity or large-scale development environment.
The posting
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- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, construction, procurement, infrastructure, transportation, consultancy, and service contracts.
- Provide strategic and practical legal advice to senior leadership and internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, commercial risks, claims, and major project matters.
- Support projects throughout the contracting lifecycle, from procurement and contract development through execution, administration, and closeout.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including variations, performance issues, claims, and potential disputes.
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable Saudi laws, internal policies, governance requirements, and delegation of authority.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Development, Finance, and other business functions to provide timely legal support for key projects and transactions.
- Manage external legal counsel and ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of legal services.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, legal guidance, processes, and contracting best practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Legal Contracting team while promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law, master's is preferred.
- Significant experience within a leading law firm, major organization, government-related entity, or large-scale development environment.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial, construction, procurement, and infrastructure contracts.
- Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on contractual risk, commercial negotiations, and strategic legal matters.
- Strong knowledge of contracting principles, procurement practices, corporate governance, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.