Legal Advisor Commercial & Contracts

About the Role

Mannai Corporation QPSC is expanding its operations across Saudi Arabia and is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor – Commercial & Contracts. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will support multiple business units, playing a key role in the company's expansion journey in KSA. The role focuses on managing complex commercial agreements, strengthening contract governance, and providing strategic legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic legal partner to senior management, providing clear and practical advice on commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, project, and vendor agreements, ensuring strong legal and commercial positioning.
• Provide expert legal oversight on high-value contracts, safeguarding business interests and minimizing contractual exposure.
• Establish, implement, and maintain robust contract governance frameworks, policies, and approval processes across business units.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal and contractual risks across all stages of business operations and project execution.
• Support business growth and expansion initiatives by structuring and reviewing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial agreements.
• Provide clear legal opinions and risk assessments to support executive decision-making and commercial strategy.
• Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized matters, disputes, and complex transactions.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align legal, commercial, and operational objectives.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
• Represent the organization in legal and contractual discussions, negotiations, and engagements within Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a legal advisory role.
• Strong exposure to commercial and contractual matters, particularly in ICT and MEP commercial contracts.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and project contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi laws, regulations, and applicable legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management and manage complex legal and commercial issues.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is highly preferred.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves supporting multiple business units within Mannai Corporation QPSC as the company expands its operations across the region.