Head of Legal Department

Overview

Head of Legal Department, Riyadh

• Posting Date: 04/02/2026
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• Position:
  Head of Legal Department, Riyadh
• Location:
  
  KSA
• City:
  Riyadh
• Sector:
  Other
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  10+ years of legal experience
• Qualification:
  
  Minimum BA in Law; a Master’s degree or LLM is highly preferred.
• Salary: SAR 30 to 35k monthly package
• Workdays: 5

• Group-Wide Governance & Alliance Management:
  Oversee the legal structure of the "alliance" model. Drafting and managing the frameworks that govern how the 13+ subsidiary companies interact, share resources, and maintain their individual corporate identities while remaining integrated under the Group umbrella.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy & Protection:
  Lead the registration, enforcement, and monetization of trademarks and copyrights, ensuring that all client deliverables and internal creative innovations are legally shielded.
• M&A and Strategic Partnership Legalities:
  Lead legal due diligence for future acquisitions, joint ventures with international partners, and strategic alliances, ensuring deal structures align with the Group's long-term growth and risk appetite.
• Regulatory Compliance & Media Law:
  Ensure all Group activities comply with the regulations of the Ministry of Media, GCAM, and SDAIA, staying ahead of laws related to digital advertising, influencer marketing, and data privacy (NDPL).
• High-Value Contract Negotiation:
  Lead the negotiation of "One-Stop Shop" master service agreements with major government entities and private sector giants for mega-events (e.g., Expo 2030, FIFA World Cup 2034).
• Corporate Secretary & Board Advisory:
  Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Chairman, managing Board meetings, recording resolutions, and providing real-time legal counsel on corporate moves and risk assessments.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution Management:
  Supervise and manage legal disputes related to labor laws (for 500+ employees), vendor disagreements, or copyright infringement, serving as the primary contact for external counsel.

• Education:
  
  Minimum BA in Law; a Master’s degree or LLM is highly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of legal experience, ideally within a large corporate or group structure.
• Languages:
  
  Native-level fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Location:
  
  Based in Riyadh (Candidates must currently be located inside Saudi Arabia).
• Joining Time:
  Preferred within 30 to 60 days.