Job Description
As General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will provide quality support and strategic guidance to the Board of Directors, the Executive Management Team on key issues with legal, governance and commercial implications for the Company, its subsidiaries, and affiliates.
Client Details
Rapidly expanding subsidiary of well known regional investment house.
Description
General
Acting as the Company's main contact point with the stock exchange and regulator.Providing strategic, legal, and administrative direction and leadership to the Company's legal department.Providing advice and drafting documentation in relation to the creation of subsidiaries, branches, places of business and other affiliates of the Company in the geographies it operates in.Oversee the relationships with external legal advisers.Managing dispute resolution and litigation matters when they may arise.
Transaction Support
Collaborate with the Investment Team to provide legal support and guidance throughout all phases of M&A activities, including legal due diligence, negotiations, and deal structuring. Review, provide advice on and negotiate transaction documentation, such as letters of intent, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and disclosure documents, to identify legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with external legal counsel and other advisors to facilitate smooth execution of M&A transactions.Advise on post-merger integration matters, including legal and regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation strategies
Corporate Governance
Acting as Secretary to the Board of Directors and its Committees including the Audit Committee, the Remuneration and Nominations Committee and Investment Committee.Supporting the Board of Directors in organizing and managing board meetings, preparing agendas, resolutions, and minutes, and ensuring adherence to corporate governance best practices.Tracking progress, providing status updates, and reporting on the implementation of board resolutions to the Board of Directors and Executive Management.Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including drafting and maintaining corporate governance policies and procedures.Keeping up to date with corporate governance developments and recommending enhancements to the company's governance framework.
Profile
8-12 years PQE, licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia.LLB and LLM from recognised universityStrong knowledge of KSA corporate laws, regulations, and corporate governance
practices.Excellent negotiation, contract drafting, and legal research skills.
Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior management and the board of
directors.Extensive transaction experience (M&A, IPOs, private equity, and venture capital investments).Demonstrated capital market experience and in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment.Commercially minded with strong business acumen and understanding of company financials and key business drivers.Very high degree of integrity.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Confidence to liaise and build solid working relationships with senior executives and board members.Ability to work independently, attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines.
Job Offer
Join as key senior member of rapidly growing entity with exciting expansion plans.Fast-paced transactional environment.Competitive salary.
