Legal Specialist at Abdul Latif Jameel Company Limited

Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Support, Contract Management, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Drafting, Stakeholder Communication, Legal Research, Attention to Detail, Corporate Governance

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region. Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success. From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region. Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region. Financial Job Dimensions Degree of supervision Medium Supervision(Reviewed monthly, with escalation of high-risk matters)Level of Authority Low to Shared Authority Operates within approved legal frameworks and delegated authority. Escalates high-risk, non-routine, or strategic matters to the Deputy Director / CLGO. Purpose of the Job The Legal Specialist supports the Legal & Governance Department by providing day-to-day legal advisory, contract management, and regulatory support to the Company.The role supports compliance with Saudi laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.The position contributes to minimizing legal risk and supporting sound business decision-making under supervision.Key Accountabilities: Description Timely review and drafting of legal documents. Compliance with Saudi legal and regulatory requirements. Support corporate governance documentation. Regulatory monitoring and reporting. Legal support to business units. Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators % of contracts completed within SLA. Zero critical compliance breaches. Accuracy and timely submission. Updates shared within defined timelines. Stakeholder satisfaction / response time. Major Activities 1- Provide legal support and advice on routine commercial, corporate, and operational matters in accordance with Saudi laws and regulations. 2- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents, including commercial agreements, NDAs, service agreements, MOUs, polices and procedures and amendments. 3- Ensure legal documents comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and approvals. 4- Support corporate governance and secretarial matters, including preparation of resolutions, powers of attorney, board/committee documentation, and statutory filings. 5- Assist in monitoring legal and regulatory developments in KSA and escalate relevant impacts to the Director. 6- Support regulatory filings, licenses, and interactions with Saudi authorities as required. 7- Assist in managing disputes, claims, and litigation matters by coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders. 8- Maintain legal records, contract repositories, and document management systems. 9- Prepare legal summaries, reports, and internal memoranda as requested by the Director. 10- Act as a legal point of contact for assigned business units on standard legal matters. 11- Other matters assigned by the Director or the CLGO. Job Context The job has direct impact on: Legal compliance Contract quality Risk mitigation The job has indirect impact on: Business continuity Corporate governance effectiveness Regulatory standing of the Company Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority The job holder has the freedom to: Handle routine legal matters within approved policies Draft and review standard legal documents The job holder has the authority to: Recommend legal positions Escalate high-risk or strategic matters for approval Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus The job has a crucial supporting role in: Legal risk management Regulatory compliance Corporate governance implementation The role supports strategic objectives through legal assurance and compliance alignment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university Strong Saudi law background (mandatory) Minimum Experience 1–3 years of experience in: In-house legal department, or Reputable law firm Job-Specific Skills Knowledge of Saudi commercial, corporate, and regulatory laws Legal drafting and contract review (Arabic & English) Legal research and regulatory interpretation Strong attention to detail Stakeholder communication skills Languages Arabic/EnglishSpecial Certifications / Membership Competencies Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)Focuses on the customer (Individual Contributor)Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)Why Work for Us? With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia. Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other. Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.

Responsibilities

The Legal Specialist provides day-to-day legal advisory, contract management, and regulatory support to the company. This role ensures compliance with Saudi laws and regulations while minimizing legal risks.