Legal & Contracts Specialist

About Alnafitha IT

Alnafitha IT, established in 1993, is a leading independent provider of IT services and solutions in Saudi Arabia. As a Saudi-owned company, it has grown to offer comprehensive IT solutions across various domains, including Microsoft, AWS, ManageEngine, and Zoho Solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Alnafitha IT has completed more than 4,000 projects for over 3,000 customers, focusing on driving digital transformation and operational excellence. The company's vision is to be the Kingdom's most customer-centric provider for digital transformation and consultation, fostering innovation and excellence.

The Role of Legal & Contracts Specialist

Alnafitha IT is seeking a Legal & Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive legal support, primarily focusing on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, employment matters, and dispute management. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The specialist will be responsible for protecting the company’s legal interests, identifying and mitigating legal and contractual risks, and ensuring business operations comply with applicable Saudi Arabian laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and opinions to senior management and business functions on legal and commercial matters.
• Protect the company’s legal position and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and contractual risks.
• Ensure contracts, agreements, policies, and internal procedures comply with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, including the Companies Law, Labor Law, Civil Transactions Law, and Government Tenders and Procurement Law.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, partnership, distribution, service, NDA, SLA, and other business-related contracts.
• Review and assess high-risk contractual provisions such as limitation of liability, indemnities, warranties, penalties, termination, governing law, and dispute resolution clauses, recommending appropriate alternatives.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, and other departments during contract negotiations and provide legal guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update standard contract templates, legal forms, and related documentation.
• Maintain an effective contracts register and monitor contract status, renewal dates, expiry dates, obligations, and key contractual milestones.
• Review employment contracts, HR policies, internal regulations, and other employment-related documentation in coordination with Human Resources.
• Provide legal support on labor disputes and cases, including preparing legal responses, statements of defense, and required documentation.
• Represent the company before courts, government authorities, and quasi-judicial bodies where legally permitted, or coordinate and supervise external legal counsel.
• Prepare and review corporate governance documents, including General Assembly minutes, Board resolutions, powers of attorney, and other corporate records.
• Monitor changes and developments in Saudi laws and regulations and assess their potential impact on the company’s business and operations.
• Communicate relevant legal and regulatory updates to management and concerned departments and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support the company in government tenders and procurement matters by reviewing tender-related legal requirements, contractual terms, and obligations.
• Maintain proper legal documentation and records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive legal and corporate information.
• Perform any other legal duties and responsibilities assigned by the direct manager.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for the Legal & Contracts Specialist position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires a strong understanding of commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and employment law within the context of Saudi Arabian legal frameworks.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The specialist will work within a dynamic IT services and solutions environment, collaborating with various internal departments and external legal counsel as needed.