Legal Counsel - Major Projects - Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Recruiter
- Fford & Stone
- Location
- Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Salary
- SAR 420,000 plus bonus and benefits including medical
- Posted
- 17 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 14 Apr 2017
- Ref
- FS0647
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Corporate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a major force across the Middle East, handling mega-facilities projects around the region. Their ongoing expansion plans mean more international growth lies ahead, together with exciting progression prospects for their team.
A new role has now been created for a corporate lawyer with projects & contracts experience to join their team in Saudi Arabia. The position handles a broad remit of legal matters together with corporate affairs (SAGIA) and some contentious matters including dispute resolution. You will handle corporate affairs, commercial agreements, support projects teams, manage disputes and oversee litigious matters in-hand with external counsel. For consideration you must have trained with a recognised law firm and have relevant experience.
Applicants must fulfil the following profile, applications from Saudi nationals are particularly encouraged:
- 4+ PQE*
- Based in Saudi / Saudi national
- Training with a reputable law firm
- SAGIA experience
- Solid experience of corporate affairs (M&A, restructuring, incorporation, shareholder agreements etc)
- Experience of commercial contracts (negotiating and drafting)
- Experience of contentious matters and dispute resolution
- Business fluent English and Arabic
- Familiarity with local business practices and culture
The successful applicant will enjoy a broad, varied career with a business that rewards achievement.
For consideration you must forward your CV in the first instance.
*Fford & Stone always review applications on merit and treats them in utmost confidence.
Due to high levels of interest it isn’t always possible to respond to all applicants, however we appreciate your interest and will be in touch if we can assist you.