Legal, Consultant

Role Overview

Masterworks is seeking a Legal Consultant to provide legal advice and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role is based at the Client Site.

Role Purpose

Deliver comprehensive legal advice and consultation across a wide range of matters, with particular emphasis on Saudi regulatory compliance, data privacy, and governance. The role ensures the organization operates within applicable legal frameworks and manages legal and regulatory risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advice & Counsel

• Provide legal advice and consultation on a wide range of legal matters.
• Review, draft, and provide recommendations on contracts, agreements, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and regulatory requirements and provide legal guidance accordingly.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, reports, and recommendations.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor updates and changes to Saudi laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant Saudi laws, regulations, and data privacy requirements.
• Support the development and review of legal policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.

Data Privacy & Governance

• Provide legal advice on data management, data governance, and data privacy matters.
• Advise on data protection and privacy requirements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom.
• Provide legal guidance on matters related to data collection, processing, sharing, retention, and protection.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to address legal matters and inquiries.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and counsel when required.
• Support the organization in addressing legal disputes and other legal matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in Legal Affairs or Legal Consulting.
• Proven experience in Legal Affairs within a public-sector entity.
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and legal frameworks applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in data management and data privacy.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy requirements.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical recommendations.
• Arabic: Native proficiency.
• English: Fluent proficiency.