Senior Legal Counsel

About Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in mobility solutions, dedicated to developing and marketing sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. The company's portfolio includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility solutions. Alstom employs over 70,000 individuals worldwide, focusing on greener and smarter mobility.

The Role of Senior Legal Counsel

Alstom is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to be the primary legal contact for Alstom projects and entities in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The role involves representing Alstom to external stakeholders and providing legal support across various business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for legal matters concerning Alstom projects and legal entities in Saudi Arabia.
• Represent Alstom to external stakeholders, including government entities, administrative institutions, external law firms, partners, and subcontractors.
• Support Business Development Teams in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating preliminary documentation such as MoUs and NDAs.
• Assist Bid Teams with reviewing tender documents and drafting related materials, including commercial offers, clarification requests, project agreements, and consortium agreements.
• Participate in defining and implementing claim management and dispute/settlement resolution strategies.
• Support Sourcing Teams in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements.
• Ensure company interests are protected and secured, and that all agreements are signed with an acceptable level of risk.
• Handle corporate legal matters.
• Provide legal and contractual training to commercial and business development teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of legal experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage legal matters for projects and entities.
• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency in corporate legal affairs.

Work Environment and Culture

Alstom fosters an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture that values diversity and provides opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement across various functions and geographic locations. The company is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, with individual differences valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.