Senior Legal Counsel - Contracting

- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial, construction, procurement, infrastructure, transportation, consultancy, and service contracts. - Provide strategic and practical legal advice to senior leadership and internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, commercial risks, claims, and major project matters. - Support projects throughout the contracting lifecycle, from procurement and contract development through execution, administration, and closeout. - Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including variations, performance issues, claims, and potential disputes. - Ensure contracts comply with applicable Saudi laws, internal policies, governance requirements, and delegation of authority. - Collaborate with Procurement, Development, Finance, and other business functions to provide timely legal support for key projects and transactions. - Manage external legal counsel and ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of legal services. - Develop and maintain contract templates, legal guidance, processes, and contracting best practices. - Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Legal Contracting team while promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.