Legal Advisor Employment Law

About the Role

NES Fircroft is seeking a Legal Advisor – Employment Law to join its legal team in Dhahran, Eastern region. This full-time role involves providing expert employment law support across the business, ensuring legal compliance, and managing worker relations issues. The Legal Advisor will report to the Employment Team Lead and offer pragmatic, commercially focused legal guidance to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and advise on employment contracts and related documentation, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and business requirements.
• Provide accurate and practical employment law advice to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Support the resolution of employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, investigations, performance management, resignations, and terminations.
• Prepare legal assessments, case summaries, and recommendations aligned with legal requirements and business objectives.
• Serve as a local point of contact for employment-related queries and worker relations matters.

Legal Documentation and Case Management

• Draft employment agreements, official correspondence, legal reports, court submissions, and regulatory documentation.
• Attend mediations and labor court hearings as required.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, government authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and employment-related case files.

Compliance and Legal Support

• Monitor developments in Saudi labor legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Employment Team Lead on emerging legal risks and compliance obligations.
• Support regional legal initiatives and key legal projects.
• Provide day-to-day legal and employment support to stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified legal professional with a strong foundation in Saudi employment law.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in employment law.

Work Environment

This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team, working on complex employment matters and contributing to key legal projects within a dynamic business environment.