Senior Legal Counsel📣 Job Ad

About the Role

An opportunity exists to join a prominent organization in Saudi Arabia, which has a significant presence across the GCC and a well-established position within the food and beverage sector. The successful candidate will become part of a growing legal team, providing expert advice on corporate and commercial matters, with a specific emphasis on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and corporate governance. This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Lead and manage Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions, from due diligence through to closing.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Saudi Arabian and international legal frameworks.
• Manage cross-border transactions and associated legal complexities.
• Support the legal team in handling diverse business law matters.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess approximately 5-7 years of post-qualification experience. The role requires substantial exposure to international legal frameworks and practical experience with cross-border transactions and a wide array of business law matters. Prior experience within an international law firm environment is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Corporate Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Governance
• Cross-border Transactions
• Business Law

Role Details

The position is for a Senior Legal Counsel at Jameson Legal, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The work type is Full-time. The required experience is between 5-10 years. A competitive salary is offered, along with a bonus and comprehensive benefits package, which includes housing, an education allowance, and medical insurance.