Legal Officer

About Cenomi Retail

Founded in 1990 as Fawaz Alhokair Fashion Retail Co., Cenomi Retail has introduced over 80 international retail and F&B brands to Saudi Arabia. The company operates more than 1,600 stores across 100 shopping centers in 11 countries, including brands such as Zara, Mango, Aldo, Cinnabon, and Subway.

The Role of Legal Officer

Cenomi Retail is seeking a Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal support across the organization. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves managing contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management activities. The role requires strong knowledge of Saudi laws and regulations to ensure compliance and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various legal documents including commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, and engagement letters.
• Identify legal and commercial risks, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure contractual compliance with company policies and Saudi regulations.
• Provide legal advice to various business functions such as HR, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and IT.
• Support management on legal matters related to employment, commercial transactions, corporate affairs, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and guidance.
• Manage labor, commercial, civil, regulatory, and enforcement disputes.
• Prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, appeals, objections, and legal responses.
• Represent the company before courts, judicial committees, government entities, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
• Monitor compliance with Saudi laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives.
• Assist in developing and reviewing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Support corporate governance activities and board-related matters.
• Handle regulatory filings, responses, and communications with government authorities.
• Assist with company registrations, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi laws and regulations, including Labor Law, Companies Law, Commercial Law, Civil Transactions Law, and other regulatory requirements.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to collaborate effectively with various business functions to mitigate legal risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.