Overview

Job ID: 13934

Sector:

Legal

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Legal Manager will undertake a broad range of corporate and commercial transactional matters, including M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, commercial contracts and VC / equity investments.  The candidate should have a magic circle / white shoe law firm background and training. 

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
 

Legal Support

  • Senior role in the Transactions (Corporate, M&A) Team in the Legal Department on a variety of transactional and commercial matters, with a leadership role on transaction diligence, drafting, negotiation and execution to optimize and safeguard NEOM’s interests.
  • Review contracts and policies and provide related legal advice to internal stakeholders.
  • Assist and support others within the NEOM Legal Department by providing advice, training and guidance relating to your areas of expertise.
  • Work efficiently with outside counsel, proactively liaising among them and various stakeholders to add value.
  • Be a multi-tasker who can handle multiple legal workstreams and consistently meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
  • Provide additional services and advice as needed.
     

Culture and Values

  • Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
  • Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
  • Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant technical expertise and law firm or in-house experience in similar role.
  • 10 to 15 years of post-qualification experience (UK-qualified or equivalent).
  • Registered to practice law in any jurisdiction.
  • Willingness to be based in NEOM Community.
  • Desire to learn and practice in new legal disciplines to provide comprehensive business support.
  • Fluency in English or fluency in Arabic and strong English skills.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Relevant technical expertise and law firm or in-house experience in similar role.
  • Registered to practice law in any jurisdiction.

Qualifications

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree
  • Relevant Professional Memberships/Accreditation

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

CatalystCareCuriousPassionateRespectDiversity

Learn more about NEOM’s Values

About Neom

NEOM is the land of the future where the greatest minds and best talents are empowered to embody pioneering ideas and exceed boundaries in a world inspired by imagination.

NEOM is powered by our vision to build a profitable, sustainable and innovation-driven economy, powered by our 14 key sectors. Future-oriented and legacy-free, we're offering our partners and talent the optimum environment to foster unrestricted thinking and fresh solutions to today's most pressing challenges. NEOM is open for business.