Dubizzle

1 year ago

Legal Specialist - Litigation & Contracts

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Job Summary

Legal Specialist role focusing on handling a range of legal matters, managing litigation, drafting and reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance for a leading Bayut/KSA team. You will represent the company in courts, provide legal guidance, stay updated on laws, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk.

Location: Riyadh

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee the Company’s legal cases and represent the Company as its duly appointed counsel before the Courts of law
•Draft and vet documents related to litigious matters, including but not limited to suits, defences, and applications
•Assist in the resolution of legal disputes and achieving out-of-court settlements where so required
•Review and draft legal documents, including resolutions, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements (NDAs), contracts, SLAs, company policies, etc. for Legal counsel’s review
•Provide legal advice and guidance on various legal matters
•Conduct legal research and stay updated on applicable laws and regulations
•Assist with company secretarial matters, including filings, registrations, licences, etc
•Liaise with government authorities if needed in relation to the establishment and maintenance of companies
•Develop and implement legal compliance programs and initiatives
•Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and risk management
•Maintain accurate and organised legal records and documentation
•Provide administrative support to other members of the legal team to ensure that the team is able to work efficiently

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceRewards

Key Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.
•Currently licensed, admitted to practice and in good standing to appear before the Courts of KSA.
•Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Specialist or similar role; Litigation experience, especially in employment disputes, with a track record of successful case management and client representation.
•Experience in contract review, contract drafting, and legal research.
•Excellent drafting skills and the ability to grasp and navigate complex legal matters;
•Strong knowledge of KSA laws and regulations with good understanding of legal concepts;
•Fluency in English and Arabic (including legal drafting);
•Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•Well-organised and capable of managing multiple matters efficiently and prioritising appropriately;
•Articulate, with strong commercial acumen;
•High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.

Experience:3+ yearsLawLegal

Education:Bachelor's in Law

Skills:CommunicationNegotiationAttention to detailProblem-solvingEthicsConfidentiality

Languages:EnglishArabic

Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordExcelPowerPoint

Company Brief

Dubizzle

Dubizzle operates the leading classifieds marketplace in the UAE and MENA, connecting buyers and sellers for cars, property, jobs and general goods through web and mobile platforms. It is part of a larger group that includes property and automotive portals.

Industry: Online Marketplaces

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Revenue: USD 100M to 250M

Growth: Established Company

Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded: 2005

Glassdoor: 3.5

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Dubizzle

1 year ago

Legal Specialist - Litigation & Contracts

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 11 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Riyadh

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee the Company’s legal cases and represent the Company as its duly appointed counsel before the Courts of law
•Draft and vet documents related to litigious matters, including but not limited to suits, defences, and applications
•Assist in the resolution of legal disputes and achieving out-of-court settlements where so required
•Review and draft legal documents, including resolutions, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements (NDAs), contracts, SLAs, company policies, etc. for Legal counsel’s review
•Provide legal advice and guidance on various legal matters
•Conduct legal research and stay updated on applicable laws and regulations
•Assist with company secretarial matters, including filings, registrations, licences, etc
•Liaise with government authorities if needed in relation to the establishment and maintenance of companies
•Develop and implement legal compliance programs and initiatives
•Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and risk management
•Maintain accurate and organised legal records and documentation
•Provide administrative support to other members of the legal team to ensure that the team is able to work efficiently

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceRewards

Key Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.
•Currently licensed, admitted to practice and in good standing to appear before the Courts of KSA.
•Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Specialist or similar role; Litigation experience, especially in employment disputes, with a track record of successful case management and client representation.
•Experience in contract review, contract drafting, and legal research.
•Excellent drafting skills and the ability to grasp and navigate complex legal matters;
•Strong knowledge of KSA laws and regulations with good understanding of legal concepts;
•Fluency in English and Arabic (including legal drafting);
•Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•Well-organised and capable of managing multiple matters efficiently and prioritising appropriately;
•Articulate, with strong commercial acumen;
•High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.

Experience:3+ yearsLawLegal

Education:Bachelor's in Law

Skills:CommunicationNegotiationAttention to detailProblem-solvingEthicsConfidentiality

Languages:EnglishArabic

Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordExcelPowerPoint

Company Brief

Dubizzle

Industry: Online Marketplaces

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Revenue: USD 100M to 250M

Growth: Established Company

Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded: 2005

Glassdoor: 3.5

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor