Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, construction, procurement, infrastructure, transportation, consultancy, and service contracts. - Provide strategic and practical legal advice to senior leadership and internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, commercial risks, claims, and major project matters. - Support projects throughout the contracting lifecycle, from procurement and contract development through execution, administration, and closeout. - Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including variations, performance issues, claims, and potential disputes. - Ensure contracts comply with applicable Saudi laws, internal policies, governance requirements, and delegation of authority. - Collaborate with Procurement, Development, Finance, and other business functions to provide timely legal support for key projects and transactions. - Manage external legal counsel and ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of legal services. - Develop and maintain contract templates, legal guidance, processes, and contracting best practices. - Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Legal Contracting team while promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in law, master's is preferred. - Significant experience within a leading law firm, major organization, government-related entity, or large-scale development environment. - Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial, construction, procurement, and infrastructure contracts. - Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on contractual risk, commercial negotiations, and strategic legal matters. - Strong knowledge of contracting principles, procurement practices, corporate governance, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.