Senior Legal Counsel - Litigations and Disputes

Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters across multiple business functions. Develop legal strategies and provide advice on complex disputes, claims, and investigations. Oversee external counsel and legal service providers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives. Review and assess potential legal risks, claims, and disputes, providing recommendations on mitigation and resolution strategies. Lead the preparation of legal submissions, case documentation, witness statements, and supporting evidence. Represent the Legal function in discussions, negotiations, mediations, and settlement processes. Provide legal support to business units on contentious matters, regulatory inquiries, and dispute prevention initiatives. Monitor litigation trends, legal developments, and emerging risks that may impact the organization. Bachelor's degree in law, Master's degree and/or professional legal qualification is preferred. 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong focus on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Experience managing complex disputes within a leading law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both. Experience managing external counsel and coordinating multi-stakeholder legal matters. Knowledge of Saudi legal and judicial frameworks and dispute resolution processes is preferred. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Legal Risk Assessment Case Strategy & Management Negotiation & Settlement Management Regulatory & Investigative Matters