Legal Counsel

Otis Elevator Co.Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

21 days ago

Job description

Date Posted :

Country :

Saudi Arabia

Location :

Otis Elevator Company Saudi Arabia Ltd, 11th Floor, Tower B, Zahran Business Center, Prince Sultan Street, Salamah District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Role Overview :

As a Legal Counsel you will the drive legal strategy, both operational as governance, for the businesses in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.A typical day at work will be difficult to describe because of its diversity but has always one common element : the permanent focus on the selling side of the business while protecting the company’s interest and good governance. The role comes with much responsibility and some degree of client contact but most importantly a pro-activity towards the business as part of the growth and innovation strategy. You will be negotiating and drafting contracts of all sorts, advising on disputes, handling complex projects, business development activities, streamlining and automating legal processes and assisting with the ongoing training and development of non-legally skilled business colleagues. On the governance side, you will keep oversight of the corporate secretarial and be closely involved in compliance work, partially handled by specialists with whom you will be working very closely.Additionally to the membership to the Middle East team, you will be part of the Otis Legal team in EMEA, being these countries part of the Iberia, Africa and Middle East Area (IBAME), reporting directly to the IBAME Legal Director, and indirectly to Otis Middle East Managing Director.All of that against a motivating and attractive remuneration package in accordance with your seniority and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Talented, motivated lawyer who is used to juggling a busy and demanding business workload and a compliance agenda;

Minimum of 5 years of broad operational legal experience, in particular in the construction market, ideally gained at a reputable firm and / or in a major corporation;

Experience in dealing with government agreements and construction sector (contentious and non-contentious) matters : from high-profile complex projects to “flow” transactions; Sub-contracting; (pre)litigation, dispute resolution and collections;

Familiarity with business practices and cultures in Middle East, and with a strong corporate compliance culture of a major and multinational corporation (e.g. anti-corruption, international trade, investigations);

Growth oriented, pro-active and pragmatic mindset and approach;

Skills to drive change and innovation, also in the legal function;

A true communicator (oral, written) and team player with a good sense of humor.

Fluent in English and Arabic essential

Saudi Nationals PreferredIf you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click .Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at

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