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Legal counsel - ISE

Full time at BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia
Posted on December 20, 2024

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Job Description - Legal Counsel - ISE (00122802)

Job Number:

00122802(Saudi National Only) Grade: GG13 Location: Riyadh Advert Closing: 16/12/2024

Responsibilities

  1. Planning and Strategy
  2. Contribute to the development of ISE’s overall Legal strategy.
  3. Provide input for the development of the Legal budgets, plans, and systems that will achieve the business strategic objectives.
  4. Develop policies and procedures that align with the function and business strategy and requirements.
  5. Identify and allocate the resources necessary to support the department strategic plans and objectives.
  6. General Legal Support
  7. Coordinate with Management for consultation and strategic direction with Compliance and IT for Governance, Risk, Audit and Compliance relating to contractual, legal and regulatory obligations; and Information and Privacy Compliance.
  8. Lead and engage legal function with all functions as the main legal point of contact to provide timely and accurate external regulatory updates and commercial/contractual legal advice on contracts and a variety of other legal and regulatory documents, with emphasis on the HR and C&P functions.
  9. Support due diligence studies on legal and external regulatory issues pertaining to ISE operations and plans.
  10. Instruct and manage external legal advisors to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of legal advice in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  11. Identify, manage and mitigate key risks and liabilities (such as operational, enterprise, regulatory and compliance risks and liabilities) within the Business.
  12. Manage legal and regulatory compliance and governance, including the relevant aspects of the majority ISE shareholders Operational Framework and the ISE Business Management Manual.
  13. Support other ISE legal initiatives as requested with the aim of managing reputational and non-financial risks.
  14. Commercial Contracts and Agreements
  15. Monitor and provide legal advice on bids and contract management throughout project lifecycle with the aim of identifying and flagging potential risks and concerns.
  16. Participate and lead in legal discussions with vendors on contractual terms with the aim of obtaining favorable legal conditions and ensuring legal terms are as per ISE standards.
  17. Draft and review contracts, agreements and supporting documentation for protection of the ISE’s contractual position (e.g., Contract terms, bank guarantees, teaming arrangements, etc).
  18. Review information with legal implications for accuracy, relevance and completeness and interpret information to provide commercial analysis.
  19. Review and report on key suppliers documents and non-compliance/exceptions to the ISE terms and conditions and recommend the appropriate legal advice.
  20. Legal Administration & Compliance
  21. Ensure that legal and regulatory compliance is observed throughout the Business.
  22. Develop policies and procedures that minimize legal and business risks for the business; be responsible for agreeing, drafting, and delivering training and updates on key regulatory and technical legal areas and ISE policies.
  23. Ensure that the highest ethical standards are observed in the business, in line with ISE Policies.
  24. Provide occasional non-legal support as needed, e.g., in drafting and editing correspondence.
  25. Develop legal knowledge within the business through dissemination of key legislation and available training opportunities.
  26. Personal Development
  27. Stay current on regulatory, financial, tax, commercial, environmental and corporate issues that may affect ISE’s business and projects.
  28. Use knowledge, skills and expertise gained in daily work.
  29. Uphold and role-model ISE’s values.

Job Requirements:

  1. Licensed Lawyer with minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience practising at a top commercial law firm or Legal Advisor with experience gained at a top law firm and/or large private or public organization.
  2. Direct corporate/commercial experience, preferably within the High Tech Engineering Industry.
  3. Must be experienced in drafting contracts and possess excellent analytical skills.
  4. Export Controls knowledge with particular emphasis on US regulations (TAAs, ITARS, etc).
  5. Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and/or transactional contracts.
  6. Understanding of anti-corruption legislation.
  7. Aware of key international treaties and conventions.

For Internal Employees:

  • All Candidates must inform their current Line Manager that they are applying for this job.
  • Employees who started in their current role within the last six months are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies of the same grade.
  • Employees who started in their current role within the last two years are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies where the vacancy is at a higher grade.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce. (BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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