Leagal consultant

We are seeking an experienced Legal Consultant with strong legal expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage matters independently while supervising and supporting other members of the legal team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice across corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, and contractual matters.Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, legal memoranda, notices, and other legal documents.Manage legal matters from initial assessment through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.Lead and supervise junior lawyers, legal consultants, and support staff.Review the work of team members and provide clear legal guidance, feedback, and direction.Coordinate directly with clients, understand their legal and commercial objectives, and provide practical solutions.Manage multiple client matters and priorities simultaneously.Support dispute resolution, negotiations, litigation strategy, and settlement discussions where required.Monitor developments in Saudi laws and regulations and advise clients on their impact.Work closely with management on legal strategy, internal processes, team performance, and service quality.Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure effective communication and follow-up with clients and internal teams.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Law; a postgraduate legal qualification is an advantage.Strong knowledge of Saudi laws and regulations.Relevant experience in a law firm, legal consultancy, or in-house legal department.Excellent legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.Experience handling corporate and commercial legal matters is highly preferred.Leadership SkillsThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:Strong leadership and team-management skills.Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability.Confidence in making legal and operational decisions.Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.Strong client-management and communication skills.Excellent judgment, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent or complex matters.A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.Preferred ProfileWe are particularly interested in a candidate who can operate not only as a legal advisor, but also as a team leader, capable of managing client relationships, supervising legal work, and contributing to the continued development of the legal department.