Exciting expat opportunity for credible lawyer 10+ years (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
- Recruiter
- Major, Lindsey & Africa – UK Ltd
- Location
- Jeddah (SA)
- Salary
- Highly attractive tax free package
- Posted
- 30 Jul 2015
- Closes
- 27 Aug 2015
- Ref
- IHPG 255133
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House, Public Sector
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Banking/Finance, Company/Commercial, Corporate, Employment, Funds, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology, Regulatory/Compliance (except Banking/Finance), Tax
- PQE
- 7+ Years
- Experience Level
- Senior Executive, Senior Level
Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced lawyer to join their office near Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Reporting into the General Counsel (as one of two Associate General Counsels), the successful candidate will undertake an extremely broad role and form part of a wider established legal team. Work will involve governance, external funding support, intellectual property, and compliance with relevant international and national regulations.
This role would suit an experienced lawyer wishing to relocate overseas, enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and undertake an interesting role, as part of a respected organization. There are over 100 different nationalities on site and the campus has a variety of recreation facilities, with several swimming pools, a golf course, football pitches, sports stadium, Marina and multiple sports & recreation centres offering activities ranging from sporting groups (football/rugby/tennis etc) including coaching options, to fitness classes in the gyms, through to scuba diving and water sports at the Marina. There is also a cinema (one of the few in Saudi Arabia) and bowling alley, and numerous events are organised by different areas on a regular basis for example food festivals, cultural expositions etc. In addition there are various self-directed groups on campus covering a very broad range of sports, hobbies and interests, and anyone can start their own group if it doesn’t already exist.
Qualifications & Skills
- Fluent English language skills required (written and spoken)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing in a broad range of legal areas within a complex organizational structure, preferably in a higher education or research-based environment, but not essential.
- Qualified to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom or an equivalent jurisdiction.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly with little or no supervision
- Ability to identify and resolve legal issues
- Knowledge of Sharia law and Middle East culture is desirable but not essential
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to analyze situations and develop effective solutions
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to positively influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong analytical skills and excellent judgment and possess high ethical standards.
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