Legal Affairs Manager

About the Role

National Initiative Human Resource Company is seeking a Legal Affairs Manager to join a leading client in the Steel Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) sector. This full-time position is based in Dammam, Eastern Province, and involves leading legal advisory, commercial contracting, claims and disputes, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The role supports an industrial business with manufacturing operations, major engineering and construction projects, and international commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial, manufacturing, supply, engineering, EPC, subcontracting, and service agreements.
• Advise project and commercial teams on contractual risk, claims, variations, delay damages, warranties, indemnities, and dispute resolution.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and disputes in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, corporate requirements, ethics, and internal controls.
• Support corporate governance, board and committee matters, resolutions, powers of attorney, and delegations of authority.
• Maintain legal risk registers, improve legal policies and contract templates, and deliver legal and compliance training.
• Lead and develop the legal team while managing external counsel, legal budgets, and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); an ** is preferred.
• Valid Saudi lawyer’s license.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a total experience range of 5-10 years.
• Strong experience in international commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, claims, disputes, and legal risk management.
• Excellent Arabic and business English, including legal drafting and verbal communication.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, engineering projects, or EPC contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Corporate governance, risk, or compliance (GRC) certifications.
• Corporate Secretary experience, including board and committee support.
• Experience advising executive management and leading a legal team.

Application Process

The salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.