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Head Of Legal

Employer
Search Legal
Location
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Salary
tax free, flights, medical, bonus
Closing date
6 Mar 2018
Reference
Req/467758

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Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
7 years+, Partner
Position
Head of Legal
Sector
In-house

Job Details

Head of Legal
Senior Governmental Post
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Search has the privilege of working with one of the newly established governmental agencies in finding a Head of Legal for their Riyadh office.

The client in questions is seeking a senior level legal professional who is able to take up the position as Head of Legal which is based in the countries capital.


This role came of the back of a referral from one of Search's longest standing clients who kindly put out names forward to work on this exciting and very unique assignment.


- Manage the agencies relationships with government authorities and state agencies
- Manage and oversee entire land aggregation process
- Lead all legal negotiations (in initial stages) with investors, vendors, and tenants, etc.

Due to the nature of this role, proven experience working in Saudi Arabia is required. Potential lawyers will have:

- 15 years of experience in leadership role in reputable organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
- Ability to develop network of influential persons in Saudi Arabia
- Post graduate degree in Law from international university
- Admitted in a recognised jurisdiction

As can be seen this is a senior level role and one where there is little flexing on the above. If you believe this to be yourself or you know anyone who might be interested, please feel free to contact ourselves at peter.black@search.co.uk or call +441618358743.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Company

At Search, our Legal specialism provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and Channel Islands. Our expert legal recruitment consultants working on roles within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in legal practice and throughout the industry.

Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner. Our industry teams, comprising of both in-house and public sector divisions, have legal experience, underpinned with detailed industry knowledge.

As one of the leading legal job agencies in the UK, Search Consultancy has an enviable list of expertise and resources:

  • Search has filled over 60 locums and 250+ permanent placements per year.
  • Search Legal has 20+ specialist consultants with over 145 years combined international experience in legal recruitment.
  • We also have dedicated resource team with over 150 years combined experience
  • A unique approach to delivery combining broad legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the many disciplines within the legal profession.

At Search, our legal division provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and the Channel Islands. Our specialist teams within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in both legal practice and throughout the industry.

Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner.

To register with Search Legal or find out more about our range of services please contact your local market expert. Alternatively visit https://www.search.co.uk/jobs/legal/  to view the full range of opportunities currently available.

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