Job summary
Ultimate Peaks in Riyadh seeks a Director of Legal to lead its legal function and advise senior leadership on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters. The role includes managing contracts, disputes, regulatory change and developing the in-house legal team.
Key responsibilities
- Define and lead the legal strategy, priorities and operating model.
- Advise senior leadership on legal risks, commercial transactions and initiatives.
- Oversee drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts.
- Provide counsel on corporate governance, board and shareholder matters.
- Manage litigation, disputes, settlements and external counsel.
- Support employment, procurement, technology and investment issues.
- Monitor regulatory developments and implement required changes.
- Build and develop the legal team, policies and contract processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law or Sharia; postgraduate preferred.
- Substantial legal experience in Saudi Arabia with senior leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi corporate, commercial, employment and regulatory law.
- Proven experience negotiating complex agreements and managing major disputes.
- Experience advising executive leadership and boards.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and team leadership skills.
- Professional fluency in Arabic and English, including legal drafting.
- Saudi practising licence or recognised legal qualification preferred.
Skills
Saudi corporate lawCommercial contractsLitigation managementCorporate governanceContract negotiationRegulatory complianceStakeholder managementTeam leadershipLegal draftingArabic and English
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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