Legal Director

Michael Page

  • Riyadh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are recruiting for a Legal Director to lead and manage the full legal function of a key real estate and development company. This is a critical leadership role for an experienced legal professional with a deep understanding of real estate, construction, and government-related legal frameworks within Saudi Arabia.
  • Lead and manage the organisation's entire legal function, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee and coordinate with external legal firms through framework agreements.
  • Provide legal leadership on complex real estate development projects, including asset management agreements, hotel management agreements (HMAs), and brand licensing.
  • Advise on legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of contracts with both government entities and private partners.
  • Shape legal approaches in investment and construction projects, ensuring alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
  • Operate effectively in a lean legal team, managing priorities with limited internal manpower.
  • Support senior leadership in defining legal strategy and decision-making pathways.
Contribute to KSA Vision 2030Career advancement opportunities
  • 10-12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both private practice and in-house roles.
  • Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
  • Strong legal background in real estate, investments, or hospitality development, with a deep understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal negotiations and large-scale project agreements.
  • Comfortable working in a small, agile legal function with high levels of ownership and autonomy.
Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact organization focused on delivering a wide range of luxury and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
  • A dynamic, mission-driven environment with opportunities to grow and shape the legal landscape.
  • Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to a transformative Vision 2030 project

Michael Page

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