Summary
Landmark Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Legal, to oversee legal matters across its business units and advise executive leaders and stakeholders. The role covers complex commercial agreements, real estate and corporate matters, litigation, dispute resolution, and legal risk management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of senior legal leadership experience, including retail and leasing experience, and be fluent in Arabic and English. Saudi nationality is required; the location is listed as Saudi Arabia.
The posting
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Job Description
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior legal leadership role, preferably within a global organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
• Strong background in real estate laws, corporate law, commercial transactions and cross boarder transactions.
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and managing complex legal matters
• Oversee and manage legal matters across all business units
• Provide strategic legal advice to the executive leadership team and other stakeholders.
• Mitigate legal risks by identifying potential issues and implanting proactive solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement management skills
• Excellent communication (English-Arabic), negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Experience in retail with leasing experience is a must and logistics, hospitality, and ecom industries is advantageous.
• Could provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to enhance the team’s capabilities.
• Manage and oversee litigation matters, working closely with external counsel
• Develop strategies for resolving disputes and legal challenges in a cost-effective manner
• Monitor and stay updated on relevent laws, regulations, and insdustry trends impacting the organization.
Qualifications
Skills / Experience required to do the job
• Saudi National (Male or Female)
• Experience in Lease Agreement Drafting and Property Due Diligence would be an advantage
• International experience preferred.
• Command over Arabic & English language (Reading, written and spoken)
• Exceptional Written and verbal communication
• The candidate must inquisitive, enthusiastic and willingness to take on challenges
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Maturity to handle complexities
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross functionally and with external stakeholders; consensus builder
• Proactive solution-oriented approach