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LEGAL ADVISOR

Leading Petrochemicals Company

In TAX FREE Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Nationals Welcome

aurelie@frgr.org

Our client is a multinational Petrochemicals company covering the Gulf. They have an excellent reputation in this industry with an exciting and dynamic growth plan for 2011/2012.

We are looking for an experienced LEGAL ADVISOR professional to be based in Jubail, in Tax Free Saudi Arabia.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Legal Advisor will be providing legal advice and guidance to the Management of the Organisation, as well as ensure that all the Organisation practices, policies and procedures are being carried out in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Board of Directors and CEO with regards to all legal matters
• Ensure that the Organization’s activities are in compliance with procedures, laws and other governmental requirements including Corporate Governance rules and all Capital Market Authority rules.
• Provide legal counsel and services to Divisions and departments when required.
• Prepare budget for legal services.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, forms and procedures for the entire Organization.

·         Developing and reviewing local and international agreements and contracts

• Issue legal guidelines within the Organization.
• Monitor developments in legislative and regulatory environment and actively inform the Board of Directors and Division Executive Directors of aspects relevant to them.
• Use specialized legal consultants on specific matters, where appropriate, to ensure best advice/counsel to the   Organization, bearing in mind costs.
• Coordinate with law firms/legal consultants in resolving any legal disputes and ensure the protection of the Organization rights.
• Act as a Secretary to the Organization’s Board, i.e, prepare and minute the Board meetings and follow-up on the actions as defined in the minutes.
• Draft all Board resolutions and prepare the annual report of the Board of Directors.
• Operating Environment:  Legal environment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including Capital Market Authority (CMA) rules and Ministry of Commerce rules concerning the joint stock companies.
• Communications & Working Relationships: Communicating with Board of Directors Members, CEO and all heads of departments – Communicating with the external advisors – Communicating with the governmental authorities i.e. Capital Market Authority and Ministry of Commerce.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Bachelor of Law (LLB) preferred

·         8 years’ experience in the legal field.

·         Experience in Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Manufacturing is preferred but not essential

·         CMA regulations (Saudi capital market authority) experience

·         Acquisitions and Mergers experience

·         Experience in a joint stock company

KEY SKILLS:

·         Good Command of Oral and Written English

·         Attention To Detail

·         Decisiveness

·         Organisation Skills

·         Self-Initiative

·         Strong Interpersonal Skills

BENEFITS:

·         Salary open to negotiation depending on experience levels

·         As a guide up to 35K SAR per month (115K USD per annum) Basic

·         Benefits Include: Housing + Transportation + Education + Annual Ticket + Medical Insurance

·         Annual bonus

To apply in confidence please email your CV to aurelie@frgr.org

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