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About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is instrumental in developing the mining industry as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy, building a world-class, integrated mining value chain. This full-time role for a Legal Counsel, Managing Associate is based in Riyadh and contributes to Ma'aden's strategic growth within its Legal Department.

Purpose of the Role

The Legal Counsel, Managing Associate is responsible for leading the execution of legal services to Ma'aden's affiliates. This involves ensuring that business goals are met in a legally compliant manner and acting as a custodian of specialized legal knowledge within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice on contractual and legal matters within departmental work arrangements and assignments under the guidance of the General Counsel.
• Review, examine, and provide recommendations to ensure all legally binding instruments comply with the Kingdom’s and Ma'aden’s rules and regulations.
• Review internal company rules and regulations and provide legal advice as required.
• Offer legal advice on contractual, administrative, and related matters to all Ma'aden departments to protect the company’s legal rights and interests.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with the Kingdom’s and Ma'aden’s rules and regulations.
• Support legal dispute resolution activities, including review, preparation, advice, representation, reporting, and litigation support.
• Translate legal documentation between Arabic and English.
• Monitor, analyze, and advise on new and amended laws, regulations, regulatory policies, and enforcement trends affecting Ma'aden’s operations, assessing their legal and business impact.
• Lead and coordinate Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) for new and amended laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements, including identification of compliance obligations and implementation actions.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice on compliance matters, including securities regulations, labor laws, environmental regulations, competition laws, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise and coordinate with regulatory authorities, government entities, and external counsel on regulatory inquiries, investigations, inspections, and compliance matters.
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring programs to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Manage and oversee disputes, claims, arbitrations, mediations, and litigation matters involving Ma'aden and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare dispute reports, legal updates, case status summaries, and management briefings for senior management, committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Advise on contractual claims, variation orders, change orders, delays, breaches, terminations, liquidated damages, and other dispute-related contractual matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate legal work with reputable firms.
• At least 3 years of this experience must be at a senior level.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the General Counsel within the Legal Department, contributing to the strategic legal framework of Ma'aden.

Application

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are invited to apply for this role in Riyadh.