Sr. Counsel, Legal, Saudi Arabia📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Lenovo, a global technology company with US$83 billion in revenue and operations in 180 markets, is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Legal Counsel to join its Europe and META Region Legal Team. This role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will report directly to Lenovo's EMEA General Counsel. The successful candidate will manage a broad spectrum of legal matters arising from Lenovo's expanding operations within Saudi Arabia, providing strategic legal guidance and support to various business functions and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
As Sr. Legal Counsel, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing legal processes to minimize risks. You will communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders both locally and globally, and collaborate with internal legal teams, technology experts, sales leaders, and external partners. The role requires providing clear, proactive legal advice, supported by thorough risk/benefit analysis, to internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a wide range of legal matters arising from Lenovo's expanding operations in Saudi Arabia.
- Draft and negotiate contracts to support business objectives.
- Provide legal support for direct sales, marketing, and advertising activities.
- Address legal issues arising from Lenovo's channel business operations.
- Ensure compliance with competition laws in Saudi Arabia.
- Ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations, including Sharia law.
- Promote and ensure the ethical conduct of all Lenovo employees through proactive training, advice, and investigations when necessary.
- Handle and advise on employment law issues.
- Manage and advise on commercial disputes and litigation.
- Develop and implement legal processes to help support business teams minimize legal risks for Lenovo.
- Communicate effectively, both within Saudi Arabia and to colleagues globally from diverse backgrounds, in a clear and proactive manner regarding legal and business matters.
- Provide risk/benefit analysis and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with fellow internal legal counsels within EMEA, including subject matter experts, technology experts, marketing and sales leaders, product developers, and Lenovo’s manufacturing team.
- Interface with Lenovo’s customers and suppliers.
Qualifications and Experience
The role requires a law degree from a local or internationally recognized University. Candidates should possess over 10 years of legal experience, gained within a law firm or as in-house counsel, with expertise in the areas of law relevant to this position.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement legal processes to minimize legal risks.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and proactively with diverse stakeholders, providing clear risk/benefit analysis and guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal legal teams, business leaders, and external partners.
- Ability to interface with customers and members of large organizations across multiple functions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing demands.
- Client service and results-oriented approach.
- Ability to balance risk with desired business outcomes and provide constructive, business-supportive legal advice.
Required Skills and Proficiencies
- Legal Processes
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Competition Law Compliance
- Local Law and Sharia Law Compliance
- Employment Law
- Commercial Disputes and Litigation Management
- Risk Management and Risk/Benefit Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Adaptability to Fast-Paced Environments
- Client Service and Results Orientation
- Business Support
- Language Proficiency: Arabic and English (native speaker level) in writing and speaking, particularly for legal drafting.
Work Location and Type
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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