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Join JACO as a Legal Senior Specialist!
At JACO, a leading Saudi social media platform, we empower creators and foster a dynamic environment for growth. We are seeking a Legal Senior Specialist to join our team and play a crucial role in managing legal matters.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including technology agreements and marketing partnerships.
• Represent the company before courts, labor offices, and government authorities as necessary.
• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters, coordinating with external counsel.
• Advise on employment and labor law matters including terminations, employee relations, and compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure legal compliance across various domains such as data protection, IP, commercial law, and employment law.
• Support the development and implementation of legal policies, contract templates, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary legal advisor to marketing and operations teams.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in corporate, tech, and digital sectors in Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree (LLM) preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) required.
• Strong experience in litigation, labor law, marketing contracts, data protection, and intellectual property law.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Join us in redefining live-streaming and videos for community building and digital economy growth.

Job Objective:
Support the company legally and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Follow up on compliance with labor laws and relevant regulations.
• Work on government platforms.
• Manage and draft contracts.
• Provide legal consultations to various departments.
• Prepare legal memos and official responses.
• Represent the company before official entities when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law or Sharia or equivalent.
• Preferred experience of (1–3) years in the field of legal affairs.
• High skills in legal drafting.
• Thorough knowledge of attending court cases.

Skills:

• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Company Overview
Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Investment Company is a family-owned private sector company, established in 1972, with a rich legacy and extensive experience in real estate investment and development. The company specializes in real estate investments, preparing master plans, exploring land for urban projects, managing construction work with contractors, and designing and developing residential and commercial communities that add value to the surrounding environment and society.

Job Overview
We are looking for a legal specialist to support the company's real estate operations through legal oversight, providing consultations, drafting and reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to real estate activities, companies, and contributions.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Real Estate Discharge:
  • Supervising all real estate discharge procedures related to the company’s clients.
  • Following up with banks and clients regarding sales contracts and real estate financing.
  • Monitoring the issuance of real estate transaction tax and making necessary adjustments when needed.
• Contracts and Agreements:
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements that the company enters into with various parties.
  • Ensuring that the contracts comply with the regulations and laws adopted by the company.
  • Drafting the policies and executive regulations specific to the company.
• Legal Consultations:
  • Providing legal consultations to all departments and employees regarding decisions, policies, and procedures.
  • Reviewing administrative decisions to ensure their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legal and Administrative Reports:
  • Preparing periodic reports on pending cases and lawsuits.
  • Preparing reports related to concluded contracts and potential legal risks.
  • Monitoring departments' compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Preparing special reports to follow up on sales from a regulatory perspective, especially regarding real estate discharge procedures.
• Liquidation of Contributions and Companies:
  • Reviewing and auditing the regulatory aspects of liquidating real estate contributions.
  • Verifying the validity of powers of attorney, inheritance certificates, and estate documents.
  • Preparing and drafting partner decisions related to liquidating companies or acquiring them.
• Familiarity with Relevant Regulations:
  • Thorough familiarity with the off-plan sales system.
  • Familiarity with the real estate contributions system.
  • Familiarity with the companies system and applying it to the company's regulatory procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law or a related field.
• Practical experience of two to four years in the legal field, preferably in the real estate sector.
• Good knowledge of real estate regulations and commercial regulations in the Kingdom.
• High skills in legal drafting, analysis, and review.
• The ability to work on multiple legal files simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential, and proficiency in English is an additional advantage.