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Job Title: Legal Advisor (Retail / Hypermarket Operations)

Role Summary:

The Legal Advisor is responsible for managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters of the company, ensuring risk mitigation across operations, contracts, labor, and commercial activities. The role focuses on protecting the company from legal exposure while enabling business growth through structured, compliant decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Risk Management:

Provide day-to-day legal advice to management on operational, commercial, and strategic matters
Identify legal risks across business activities and propose mitigation strategies
Review internal policies to ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations

Contract Management:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (vendors, landlords, service providers, franchise, supply agreements)
Ensure all agreements align with company interests and minimize liability exposure
Maintain centralized contract repository and renewal tracking

Litigation & Dispute Handling:

Manage all legal disputes, claims, and court cases (Commercial, Labor, Execution courts)
Coordinate with external law firms and represent company interests effectively
Develop defense strategies, review evidence, and ensure proper documentation
Monitor case progress and provide regular updates to management

Regulatory & Government Compliance:

Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations (Ministry of Commerce, MHRSD, ZATCA, Municipality, Civil Defense)
Handle licensing, CR updates, regulatory filings, and official correspondence
Liaise with government authorities and manage legal inspections or inquiries

Labor & Employment Law:

Advise HR on labor law matters including contracts, terminations, disputes, and compliance
Handle employee-related legal issues and represent company in labor disputes
Ensure WPS, employment contracts, and policies are legally compliant

Corporate Governance:

Ensure proper documentation of board resolutions, shareholder decisions, and company structure
Maintain legal records and statutory documents
Support restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, or expansions

Compliance & Internal Control:

Develop and implement compliance frameworks across departments
Conduct legal audits and ensure adherence to internal controls
Train management and staff on legal awareness and risk prevention

Key Requirements:
Language:

English
Arabic

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) – Mandatory
Master’s Degree (LLM) – Preferred

Experience:

5–10 years of legal experience, preferably in retail, FMCG, or multi-branch operations
Strong experience in Saudi commercial, labor, and regulatory laws
Proven track record in handling litigation and contract negotiation

Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of Saudi legal system and court procedures
Contract drafting and negotiation expertise
Analytical thinking with risk-focused mindset
Ability to handle high-pressure legal situations and disputes
Strong communication (Arabic & English)
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

KPIs (Performance Metrics):

Reduction in legal disputes and financial exposure
Contract risk mitigation and compliance rate
Case success rate and cost control in litigation
Timely resolution of legal issues
Compliance audit scores and regulatory adherence

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Regional Director
Coordinates with: Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement

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