Corporate Legal Manager (Saudi Talent)
Entity: Daikin Middle East Job Category: Corporate and Legal Affairs Location:
Riyadh, Al Riyadh, SA
Job Requisition ID: 3102
Daikin Middle East & Africa is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.
About the Role
The Corporate Legal Manager (Saudi Talent) will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will serve as the primary legal business partner for Daikin Saudi Arabia. The role is part of the Daikin Europe Legal Team, which is responsible for providing legal support to the Daikin Europe Group’s activities across the EMEA region.
The role provides comprehensive legal support to the business across Saudi Arabia and, where required, the wider Middle East region. You will advise the business on a broad range of legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters while supporting commercial objectives and ensuring the effective management of legal risk. The role requires close collaboration with senior management, regional legal teams, and external stakeholders. You will lead and further develop the local Legal Department, fostering a high-performing, business-oriented legal function.
How You Will Make an Impact
You will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver legal support, strengthen corporate governance and compliance, and proactively manage legal risk while enabling sustainable business growth, and key responsibilities will include:
Commercial Contracts:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including sales agreements, service contracts, turnkey agreements, supplier agreements, and partnership agreements.
- Provide legal advice and support to various business functions, including Sales, Procurement, and Marketing, on contract terms, obligations, legal risks, and compliance matters.
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable local and international laws and regulations, as well as Daikin's internal policies and procedures.
Corporate Governance
- Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory changes in Saudi Arabia and other jurisdictions affecting Daikin's operations, ensuring the company is compliant with laws and industry regulations.
- Assist in implementing and managing internal compliance programs to ensure adherence to local and global standards.
- Provide legal training and support to internal teams regarding compliance issues, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and corporate governance.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
- Manage and oversee any legal disputes and litigation matters, working closely with external legal counsel as needed.
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