Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting

Role Overview

Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting at Qiddiya Investment Company. The role is based in Saudi Arabia.

Role Purpose

Lead all contracting legal functions for a major development organization, advising senior leadership on contractual strategy, risk, and compliance while managing the full contract lifecycle across complex commercial, construction, procurement, and infrastructure transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Development and Negotiation

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, construction, procurement, infrastructure, transportation, consultancy, and service contracts.
• Support projects throughout the contracting lifecycle, from procurement and contract development through execution, administration, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, legal guidance, processes, and contracting best practices.

Strategic Legal Advisory

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to senior leadership and internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, commercial risks, claims, and major project matters.
• Advise senior stakeholders on contractual risk, commercial negotiations, and strategic legal matters.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including variations, performance issues, claims, and potential disputes.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable Saudi laws, internal policies, governance requirements, and delegation of authority.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Collaborate with Procurement, Development, Finance, and other business functions to provide timely legal support for key projects and transactions.
• Manage external legal counsel and ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of legal services.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Legal Contracting team while promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in law; master's degree is preferred.
• Significant experience within a leading law firm, major organization, government-related entity, or large-scale development environment.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial, construction, procurement, and infrastructure contracts.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on contractual risk, commercial negotiations, and strategic legal matters.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of contracting principles, procurement practices, corporate governance, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.