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Location: Riyadh Other locations: Primary Location Only
General: Provide legal advice to the firm’s service lines and its other internal support functions such as real estate and facilities, procurement, finance, HR, IT, knowledge, and marketing, and the opportunity to be the legal lead on firm-wide projects. Act as the focal point of contact reporting to MENA General Counsel. Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; admitted to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction such as UK/US with experience in the MENA region (admission to practice law within one of the Middle East & North Africa countries is considered a plus). 12 or more years of post-qualification experience in litigation, preferably within a corporate environment or leading law firm. Demonstrated experience in handling complex litigation and contentious matters across a broad range of legal issues. Strong understanding of litigation procedures, dispute resolution mechanisms, and court processes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to provide practical legal advice and support with a high degree of professionalism in a fast-paced environment and to establish a high degree of credibility, respect, and trust at all levels. Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess legal risks and make strategic recommendations. Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines. Experience in managing external counsel and legal budgets. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. A proven level of English fluency, both spoken and written. High level of professional ethics and integrity. A proven level of Arabic fluency, both spoken and written is highly desirable. Experience in a specific sector such as professional (audit) or financial services. Knowledge of international arbitration and cross-border disputes: Managing dispute resolution processes including mediation, arbitration, and negotiations with the aim of reaching favorable outcomes while mitigating risks. Proven ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect, and trust at all levels, including with senior members within the firm, some of whom have a considerable understanding of the law. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and team management abilities. Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Leadership in driving litigation strategy and risk management. Adaptability and capability to work in a high-pressure environment. Keeps calm and copes well with conflicting and ever-changing deadlines. Ability to lead, provide a view, take responsibility and ownership of issues, including an ability to take difficult decisions and provide substantiated arguments. Commercial awareness of the business issues facing us as we evolve, coupled with an active desire to get alongside our business, offering legal insight and support. A pragmatic solution-oriented mindset and interest in supporting the business in reaching its objectives. Great opportunity: you get to work on high-profile and complex legal matters. Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: you will get the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Collaborative and Diverse Culture: you get to work in a supportive and inclusive work environment and culture. Office-based role with flexibility to work remotely on some days of the week, and the possibility of occasional travel within the MENA region. Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours to meet the demands of the role. Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider
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