Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting

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📍 Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi ArabiaFull time

About this role

- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, construction, procurement, infrastructure, transportation, consultancy, and service contracts.

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

- Support projects throughout the contracting lifecycle, from procurement and contract development through execution, administration, and closeout.

- 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.

- 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.

- Develop and maintain contract templates, legal guidance, processes, and contracting best practices.

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

- Bachelor’s degree in law, master's 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.

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

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Where is the Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting position at Qiddiya Investment Company located?
This Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting role at Qiddiya Investment Company is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting role at Qiddiya Investment Company full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting role in the Legal department at Qiddiya Investment Company.
Which team or department does the Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting at Qiddiya Investment Company belong to?
This Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting position is part of the Legal department at Qiddiya Investment Company. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting job at Qiddiya Investment Company posted?
This Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting position at Qiddiya Investment Company was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting
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