General Counsel - Real Estate/Capital Markets Experience

Michael Page

  • الرياض
  • دائم
  • دوام كامل
  • قبل 1 شهر
As General Counsel, you will be a pivotal strategic advisor to the Group CEO and Board, overseeing all legal aspects of their expanding real estate and investment portfolio. The role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead the organisation's in-house legal function, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting key business transactions and strategic objectives.Client DetailsA leading private sector real estate development and investment company, driving strategic projects aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, recognised for their dynamic growth, ambitious vision, and a growth oriented environmentDescription
Act as a strategic legal partner to the CEO and senior executives on corporate, investment, and transactional matters.Lead and manage all legal aspects of the company's real estate development, investment, and corporate governance activities.Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal contracts including real estate development, finance, and M&A agreements.Ensure full legal compliance with KSA regulations, including CMA, Ministry of Commerce, and real estate laws.Oversee and manage external legal counsel relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality service.Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing in-house team of legal professionals.Develop and implement robust legal risk assessment frameworks and mitigation strategies across the group.Profile
Minimum 8 - 10 years of legal experience, with expertise in corporate, investment, and transactional law.Must have current or prior legal work experience in Saudi Arabia (KSA).Must be bilingual in English and Arabic (spoken and written).Demonstrated experience in real estate, capital markets, or financial services is highly desirable.Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to C-level executives/Boards as well as build and lead a legal function.Strong understanding of corporate governance, capital markets regulations, and complex commercial transactions.Exceptional drafting, negotiation, risk management, and communication skills; must be able to simplify complex legal issues for business.Job Offer
Attractive compensation package.Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.

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