Legal Counsel - Saudi Arabia & Bahrain

Job Location - Saudi Arabia

The geographical area for this role covers Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Minimum Requirements:

• LLB or LLM in Law
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in international legal departments
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to evolve in an international and challenging environment;
• Ability to handle several tasks with pragmatism and reactivity.
• Strong team spirit and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Fluent in English and Arabic and know how to negotiate and draft contracts in both languages

Responsibilities

Legal Function

• Handle all legal affairs and manage legal risks within the Region, with a strong focus on reviewing proposals, offers, and contracts.
• Handle corporate matters for all Bureau Veritas legal entities within the area.
• Provide legal support for Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Ventures.
• Handle litigation matters with the support of external lawyers when required and management of insurances matters in coordination with the Group Risk and Insurance Department
• Assist with debt collection matters

Compliance Function

• Coordinate with group compliance teams to align compliance objectives, processes, and goals, ensuring consistent practices across the organization
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, audits, and investigations
• Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters, promoting a culture of integrity, compliance, and transparency throughout the organization
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including privacy laws, international sanctions, and export control rules.