Corporate Counsel

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Department. The candidate shall have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the legal field, with strong exposure to contract drafting and review, corporate governance, legal advisory, and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for: • Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on various commercial and corporate contracts, including supply agreements, service agreements, procurement contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and related legal documents. • Providing legal advice and support to internal departments on day-to-day corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. • Supporting corporate governance matters, including preparation and review of Board and Committee documents, resolutions, minutes of meetings, policies, and governance frameworks. • Ensuring that the company’s activities, contracts, and internal processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and corporate governance requirements. • Liaising and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including management, business units, external counsel, regulators, government authorities, and counterparties. • Identifying legal risks and providing practical, commercially sound, and solution-oriented recommendations. • Assisting in dispute management, claims, legal correspondence, and coordination with external legal counsel when required. • Maintaining proper legal records, contract registers, corporate documents, and legal trackers. Required Qualifications and Experience The candidate should have: • Bachelor’s degree in law. A master’s or a higher degree or professional legal qualification would be an advantage. • Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate, commercial. • Strong experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and legal risk assessment. • Good knowledge of corporate governance practices, Board and Committee procedures, corporate documentation, and regulatory compliance. • Ability to deal professionally and effectively with stakeholders at different levels, including senior management, external parties, regulators, and government authorities. • Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, with strong legal drafting skills in both languages. Required Skills and Competencies The ideal candidate should possess: • Strong legal drafting, analytical, and research skills in both languages. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice. • Good judgment and ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks. • Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively. • Strong organizational and document management skills. • Professional confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics. • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, contract management systems, and legal document control practices. • Familiarity with compliance, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. Preferred Additional Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an advantage: • Industrial, manufacturing, construction, or commercial sectors. • Board and committee secretarial support. • Compliance and policy development. • Dispute resolution and claims management. -