About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to provide expert legal counsel and support senior management, business units, and operational departments across a leading international non-profit organization. The role is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, safeguarding organizational interests, mitigating legal risks, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality legal advice and analysis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and opinions to senior management and various departments on a wide range of legal matters. Research, analyze, and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and legislative developments, and advise on their impact on organizational activities. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other legal documents. Review organizational policies, procedures, and governance documents from a legal perspective and recommend updates when required. Prepare legal studies, research papers, memoranda, and formal legal opinions. Manage and follow up on legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters while coordinating with external legal counsel when necessary. Advise on employment matters, contractual relationships, internal investigations, and disciplinary issues. Represent the organization before governmental, regulatory, and judicial authorities when assigned. Monitor local and international legislative developments and assess their implications for the organization. Support legal risk management initiatives and recommend preventive and corrective legal measures. Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental operational and strategic plans. Provide professional guidance and legal support to internal stakeholders and help promote legal awareness across the organization. Build and maintain effective relationships with government entities, regulators, and external legal partners. Prepare periodic reports related to legal matters, regulatory developments, and risk exposure.
Qualifications and Requirements: Master’s degree in Law or a related legal discipline. Professional certifications in Governance, Compliance, Arbitration, Legal Risk Management, or related areas are highly desirable. Minimum of 12 years of professional legal experience. Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal agreements. Experience providing legal opinions and advisory services in complex organizational environments. Experience within large organizations, international NGOs, non-profit institutions, or multinational organizations is preferred. Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, governance principles, and compliance frameworks. Excellent legal research, analysis, drafting, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities. Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).