Senior Legal Director, Transaction

2 weeks ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Acttif Full time

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To support the development and implementation of transactions framework and ensure alignment to Olayan's goals, in addition to overseeing M&As and joint ventures agreements and acting as the focal point for communication with external law firms and with stakeholders regarding transaction-related issues.

Job Accountabilities & Activities


• Provide technical guidance in the development and implementation of transactions framework, and ensure alignment with Olayan's regulations and goals.

• Conduct legal assessment of legal risks and opportunities associated with various transactions for Olayan, and recommend the proper course of action.

• Lead the negotiations to settle or solve disputes, and ensure Olayan's interests are protected a legal standpoint.

• Lead process of negotiations and deal structuring from legal perspective as it relates to M&As and joint ventures project agreements, and ensure all pre-requisites are met and legal due diligence is properly executed to avoid any potential legal risks.

• Negotiate with external law firms to guarantee alignment of their activities and actions with Olayan's rules and regulations.

• Review all transaction-related documentation such as contracts, agreements, leases, proxies and resolutions and recommend any updates and amendments as necessary.

• Communicate with different stakeholders within the different companies under Olayan's Group, and provide legal advice regarding transaction-related issues in compliance with the transactions framework.

• Coordinate with different stakeholders within Olayan to ensure proper cross charging of transactions' invoices such as external law firms' invoices for related transactions.

• Oversee cross charging of invoices to the correct functions within Olayan.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Corporate Law or equivalent is required

Required Years of Experience

minimum of 6-9 years of experience in the Legal domain, previous experience in Transactions is highly preferred.

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