We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

We are currently hiring Legal Assistant to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a Legal Assistant, your role will involve a combination of administrative tasks, legal research, stakeholder interactions, and document management, contributing to the efficient and effective delivery of legal services.

If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and have a passion for the legal field, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow in the legal profession.

• Manage the day-to-day administrative and legal requirements and follow up on progress
• Daily record keeping with electronic and hard copy filing of documents
• Interpret laws and regulations in legal documents
• Record and proofread legal documents and reports
• Prepare and format legal and management reports
• Perform due diligence on contracts and business agreements
• Perform legal and factual research
• Monitor new and updated laws and regulations and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations
• Handle transactions with authorities like CR renewal, CR updates, and similar matters
• Prepare correspondence, resolutions and minutes of meetings
• Arrange and coordinate for translations and attestations of documents as and when required
• Process law firm and third party vendor invoices

• Law graduate or relevant disciplines
• 2-5 years of relevant experience; preferably in-house corporate experience
• Strong knowledge of local and federal laws
• Strong command of spoken and written English
• Good Drafting skills
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual with good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with short deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

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