General Counsel (Chief Legal Officer), Sovereign Institutional Investor - Riyadh

Background

Our client, a leading institutional investor with one of the largest and most diversified portfolios in the GCC, is seeking to appoint a General Counsel to lead its legal function, based in Riyadh . Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior executive position with broad responsibility for all legal matters related to the company’s investment transactions, operations, and governance.

Operating at the forefront of the Kingdom’s long-term economic transformation, the organisation plays a pivotal role in both Saudi and international markets, with exposure across public and private asset classes. The General Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership, oversee internal and external counsel, and ensure robust compliance across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal aspects of complex investment transactions including M&A, joint ventures, fund formation, and structured finance.
• Act as the principal legal advisor to the Board, CEO, CIOs, and Committees on corporate, investment, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Negotiate and coordinate with international and local law firms to ensure high-quality legal support across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and control frameworks that support high-velocity investment execution.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant Saudi, GCC, and international laws and regulatory developments.
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team and foster a culture of commercial awareness and legal excellence.
• Support key strategic partnerships with sovereign funds, corporates, and financial institutions both locally and globally.

Qualifications

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