Legal Counsel Specialist

About the Role

Dammam Airports 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 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer legal counsel on procurement matters, including contractual issues, purchase orders, procurement policies, and tendering processes.
• Advise on employment law issues, providing legal opinions on employee contracts, amendments, disciplinary actions, and updating organizational regulations.
• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, including ongoing contracts, renewals, and future projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Offer legal guidance on project-related legal issues, such as disputes, legal actions against consultants or contractors, and reviewing change orders.
• Provide legal support on financing and payment issues, including advising on payment extracts and debt collection processes.
• Offer legal counsel for airport operations, particularly in incidents involving travelers within airport premises.
• Advise the maintenance department on legal matters, including reviewing payment orders for maintenance contractors and approving penalties.
• Provide legal guidance to various Dammam Airport departments as required.
• Offer legal support and advice on miscellaneous issues as they arise.

Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with government authorities such as the Saudi Royal Court, General Auditing Bureau, NAZAHA, GACA, and MATARAT to address legal and regulatory matters.
• Respond to requests from regulatory authorities, consulting with relevant airports and departments within Dammam Airport, 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.

Internal Support and Reporting

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

Continuous Improvement and Team Collaboration

• Continuously benchmark legal practices against industry standards and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Foster a high-performance culture by striving for excellence and encouraging peers.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, provide support, and actively participate in activities.
• Engage in continuous learning by seeking feedback, attending training sessions, and staying updated on industry trends.

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 government relations.
• Experience in contract review, negotiation, and dispute resolution.