Overview
Legal Advisor Jobs in Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia at SeAH Gulf Special Steel Industries
Title: Legal Advisor
Company: SeAH Gulf Special Steel Industries
Location: Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Job brief
We are seeking a Legal Advisor to provide expert legal guidance and ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts, managing legal risks, and overseeing legal secretariat duties for company meetings. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to safeguard the company’s legal interests.
Responsibilities
1. Contracts & Agreements Review: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and protect the company’s interests.
2. Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Provide legal advice to ensure the company’s operations comply with local laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks and liabilities.
3. Legal Secretariat Duties: Provide administrative and coordination support for internal meetings, including preparing meeting minutes (MOM), tracking and following up on action plans, managing internal communications, scheduling meetings, and overseeing the document review and approval process, and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements for board and company meetings.
4. Dispute Resolution & Legal Support: Assist in resolving legal disputes, coordinate with external legal counsel, and represent the company in legal matters when required.
5. Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with corporate governance policies, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
6. Legal Research & Advisory: Conduct legal research and provide updates on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices affecting the company.
7. Government & Regulatory Liaison: Communicate with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders to address legal matters and ensure compliance.
8. Employment & Labor Law Compliance: Provide guidance on employment laws, employee contracts, and workplace policies to align with Saudi labor laws.
9. Legal Policy & Procedure Development: Assist in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
10. Internal Legal Training & Awareness: Conduct training sessions for employees on legal matters, including compliance, contracts, and corporate governance.
11. Due Diligence & Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist with legal due diligence for business transactions, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.
Requirements and skills
·      Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
·      3-4 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
·      Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, and labor laws.
·       Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal secretariat functions.
·      Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
·      Strong communication skills in Arabic and English.
·      Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
