Legal Manager

About the Role

The اللجنة الوطنية لرعاية السجناء والمفرج عنهم وأسرهم is seeking a Legal Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of legal policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with national regulations. The Legal Manager will draft and review contracts, mitigate legal risks, and represent the Committee to support its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Manager's responsibilities encompass both administrative oversight and specialized legal functions:

• Strategic & Operational Planning: Participate in establishing operational plans, initiatives, and KPIs for the Legal Department, and continuously monitor performance.
• Service Quality & Performance: Drive departmental goals, optimize workflow efficiency, and enhance the accuracy and quality of legal services.
• Policy & Compliance Management: Propose workflow enhancements and ensure all approved policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are documented and adhered to.
• Team Leadership & Performance: Monitor and evaluate staff performance, identify training needs, recommend development programs, and measure training effectiveness.
• Resource & Budget Management: Estimate, secure, and manage resources for optimal legal operations, and contribute to the department’s annual budget.
• Contracts & Regulations: Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and refining of statutes, regulations, contracts, and agreements to ensure legal integrity.
• Dispute Resolution: Examine legal cases, grievances, and claims; participate in internal investigations; and provide formal recommendations.
• Legal Representation: Represent the Committee before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies and draft necessary legal briefs and memoranda.
• Legal Framework & Guidelines: Supervise the drafting and updating of legal manuals, templates, and procedural guides for unified legal practices.
• Governance & Advisory: Provide expert legal opinions on council and committee minutes to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess a strong background in legal management and compliance.

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Experience in mitigating legal risks and managing disputes.
• Ability to represent an organization before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

• Excellent understanding of national regulations and legal frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for examining legal cases and claims.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for internal coordination and external representation.
• Proficiency in legal documentation, archiving, and reporting.
• Ability to provide expert legal opinions and guidance.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring active participation in departmental operations and strategic initiatives.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.