Company Description
SAC is the number one in its field, it’s an innovative and technology-driven business which values its employees. SAC is on a journey and we are looking for the best talent to join us to contribute to our success as a business and in doing so provide you with some amazing challenges and career development opportunities.
Job Description
We are hiring a meticulous and business-savvy Legal & Compliance Specialist to support the CEO’s Office with legal reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance across the business. This role ensures all executive-level decisions and projects are aligned with legal best practices, internal policies, and local laws in the UAE and KSA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review contracts, MoUs, and commercial agreements before CEO approval.
- Advise the CEO on legal risks, compliance obligations, and governance matters.
- Monitor regulatory updates in UAE & KSA and ensure business alignment.
- Develop and maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely reporting.
- Support licensing, data protection, company secretarial matters, and legal audits.
- Liaise with external legal counsel on sensitive or high-level matters.
- Draft or review internal policies and frameworks from a compliance perspective.
- Support due diligence for partnerships, acquisitions, or restructuring.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law; Master’s or legal certification preferred.
- 4–6 years of experience in legal and compliance, ideally in the GCC.
- Solid understanding of UAE & KSA labor laws, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
- Proven ability to work discreetly on high-stakes, confidential matters.
- Experience advising senior leadership or working in an executive office.
Additional Information
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-focused.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.