Legal Counsel Specialist

About the Role

Dammam Airports (مطارات الدمام) is seeking a Legal Counsel Specialist to provide comprehensive legal counsel and support across all departments. This full-time role, based in Dammam, involves ensuring compliance with regulations, mitigating risks, and facilitating informed decision-making to protect and advance the organization’s interests. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on procurement matters, including contractual issues, purchase orders, procurement policies, and tendering processes.
• Advise on employment law issues, employee contracts, disciplinary actions, and organizational regulations.
• Offer legal advice on commercial contracts, including ongoing contracts, renewals, and future projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Address project-related legal issues such as disputes, legal actions against consultants or contractors, and change order reviews.
• Support financing and payment issues, including payment extracts and debt collection processes.
• Provide legal counsel for airport operations, particularly concerning incidents involving travelers within airport premises.
• Advise the maintenance department on legal matters, including reviewing payment orders for contractors and approving penalties.
• Offer legal guidance to various DACO departments as required.
• Coordinate with government authorities such as the Saudi Royal Court, General Auditing Bureau, NAZAHA, GACA, and MATARAT on legal and regulatory matters.
• Respond to requests from regulatory authorities, consulting with relevant airports and departments within DACO, GACA, and MATARAT.
• Review and align memoranda submitted to the Board of Directors with the legal department of MATARAT.
• Draft and oversee the execution of confidentiality agreements.

Committee Participation and Internal Support

• Participate in internal committees, offering legal advice and oversight.
• Prepare and present reports on contract status, performance, and compliance to senior management and stakeholders.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark legal practices against industry standards and implement improvements.
• Analyze current legal practices, identify inefficiencies, and apply best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Foster a high-performance culture and contribute to the continuous improvement of the legal team.

Team Collaboration and Professional Development

• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and provide support, fostering a productive work environment.
• Engage in continuous learning by seeking feedback, attending training sessions, and staying updated on industry trends to improve personal skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a legal counsel role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive legal advice and support across various departments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.