Senior Legal Specialist

About the Role

Enaya Human Resources is seeking a Senior Legal Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves providing legal advice and support to the company, with a primary focus on Saudi Labor Law, human resources, and workforce management. The specialist will be responsible for reviewing contracts, managing legal cases, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations to protect the company's interests and minimize legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to various departments, particularly on labor and employment matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts, manpower service agreements, operational contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Offer legal support on contract termination, resignations, dismissals, disciplinary actions, wages, and leave matters.
• Manage and follow up on labor and commercial cases, claims, and disputes.
• Handle amicable settlements, negotiations, and settlement agreements.
• Prepare legal memoranda, objections, official letters, notices, and legal responses.
• Follow up on labor violations and complaints and coordinate with relevant government authorities.
• Review internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare legal reports and monitor contractual and legal obligations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Sharia, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of legal experience, preferably within the HR, manpower, or workforce services sector.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and relevant regulations.
• Experience in contract drafting, labor disputes, violations, and amicable settlements.

Required Skills

• Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in English, particularly in reviewing and drafting contracts and legal correspondence, is an advantage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring dedicated engagement within the company's legal framework.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply.