Legal Advisor

About the Role

Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. Ltd. is seeking a Legal Advisor to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the Director of Legal Affairs in safeguarding the company's legal interests and providing essential legal guidance to management and employees. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in defending the legal rights of Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. Ltd. (AJVA) and to offer legal advisory services to its management team and employees. This ensures compliance and adherence to relevant rules and regulations, maintaining the company's legal standing and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Legal Affairs in preparing the Legal department budget through analysis and data preparation.
• Manage daily operations of the Legal department, ensuring processes align with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports that meet company and departmental requirements.
• Evaluate AJVA's legal cases, discuss facts with relevant parties, and develop defense and litigation plans.
• Prepare legal briefs and memoranda to defend AJVA’s rights as required.
• Provide legal advice to AJVA management to ensure operational compliance with rules and regulations.
• Coordinate with external legal firms involved in AJVA cases, ensuring they are fully briefed.
• Conduct research and analysis on legal topics, drafting opinions, correspondence, and other documents to stay current with country regulations.
• Review agreements and contracts with vendors, service providers, and contractors to protect AJVA’s rights.
• Assist in reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating joint venture/strategic partnership agreements to assess and mitigate risks.
• Manage and evaluate the performance of subordinates, providing feedback to ensure efficient work and target achievement.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and practices, considering international best practices, cost reduction, and productivity.
• Ensure all departmental reports are prepared accurately and on time, meeting company standards.
• Liaise with and appraise the Board of Directors/Owners regarding business risks, company interests, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Recommend improvements to departmental policies and direct the implementation of procedures and controls for legal activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies and procedures.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a legal advisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily legal operations and ensure compliance.
• Experience in preparing legal briefs, memoranda, and reports.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and analysis.
• Strong understanding of relevant rules and regulations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the Legal department of Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. Ltd. The role involves working closely with the Director of Legal Affairs, management teams, employees, and external legal firms.