Legal Specialist Supply Chain

About the Role

RAWAJ is seeking a Legal Specialist | Supply Chain to join its team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive legal support and advice, with a particular focus on the logistics and transportation sector within the retail industry.

Role Purpose

The Legal Specialist will be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal disputes and litigation, and ensuring compliance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations. The role provides legal support to internal stakeholders to protect the company's legal and commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, specifically those related to logistics, transportation, warehousing, suppliers, and customers.
• Provide legal advice and support to various business departments on contractual, commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
• Represent the company and manage legal cases before courts, judicial, and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Prepare and review legal memoranda, pleadings, responses, objections, and other legal documents.
• Manage legal disputes and litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution and closure.
• Handle financial claims, enforcement proceedings, promissory notes, and legal settlements.
• Review legal violations and complaints, and conduct internal investigations when required.
• Provide legal recommendations and risk assessments related to disputes, claims, contracts, and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and legal requirements relevant to the logistics and transportation sector.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the company's operations and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Manage cases and legal proceedings through the Najiz platform and other relevant government platforms.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and other relevant parties when required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contracts, legal cases, claims, disputes, and other legal documentation.
• Prepare periodic legal reports covering contract status, litigation matters, legal risks, claims, and ongoing cases.
• Support management in identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the business.
• Ensure proper legal documentation and compliance practices are maintained across the company's operations.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing legal support, particularly within the logistics and transportation sector.
• Strong understanding of Saudi laws and regulations.

Work Location

This position is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.