Senior Corporate Lawyer

Wadi Group

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management & Department Oversight
• Lead and manage the contract department, overseeing the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of all types of contracts, including commercial, service, supply, lease, consultancy, employment-related, and confidentiality agreements.
• Ensure all contracts are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with company objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and supervise the contract management system, including proper documentation, version control, and archiving.
• Ensure accurate and secure archiving of all contracts and related legal documents, whether physical or electronic.
• Legal Advice & Compliance
• Provide legal advice and support to management and internal departments on contractual, commercial, and general legal matters.
• Possess and maintain working knowledge across multiple areas of law relevant to the business (commercial, corporate, civil, labor, and regulatory laws).
• Identify legal risks in contracts and business operations and propose practical mitigation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies in all contractual arrangements.
• Internal Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
• Conduct meetings with internal departments to understand business needs and contractual requirements.
• Translate commercial and operational requirements into clear and enforceable contractual terms.
• Act as legal point of contact for contract-related matters across the organization.
• Negotiation & External Relations
• Lead and conduct contract negotiations with external parties, including clients, suppliers, partners, and service providers.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary and review their input to ensure alignment with company interests.
• Support dispute avoidance by ensuring clear, balanced, and enforceable contract provisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Law (LL.B).
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5 years of experience, with strong focus on contract management and commercial law, preferably in an in-house role.
• Proven experience handling high-volume and high-value contracts across different business sectors.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills in both Arabic and English languages.
• Strong understanding of commercial and general legal principles across multiple areas of law.
• Ability to manage sensitive discussions and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal and commercial challenges.
• Highly organized with strong document management and archiving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and business-focused mindset.