Legal Counsel (onsite in KSA)(I3348)

We are looking for a passionate Legal Counsel based in KSA responsible for GCC countries, as part of the growing Xiaomi International Legal & Compliance Team in a highly dynamic and international environment.

You will support the business of Xiaomi with your proven expertise and pragmatic, business oriented and pro-active advice. Given the range of Xiaomi`s business, the position will include all fields of Law and you will be required to step out of the comfort zone. This position will directly report to the Head of Xiaomi Middle East Legal & Compliance Team.

The offered Position is a great opportunity to manage multiple countries with autonomy and be part of Xiaomis expansion in the region;

The position will include the following tasks:

- Legal advice and research on laws and regulations;

- Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of international contracts;

- Draft and localize guidelines, policies and templates;

- Review of marketing material and marketing campaigns;

- Communication with regulatory authorities and courtesy visits to relevant public stakeholders;

- Analyze and monitor policies;

- Coordination of disputes and claims, including managing external counsels;

- Support in promoting the compliance program;

- Liaise with the HQ legal team;

- Assist in the further development of the Legal & Compliance Department.

Requirements:

Mandatory

- Qualified lawyer with at least 2-3 years PQE in KSA; however, we hire people not CVs, if you have much more PQE than requested, feel free to apply and if you fit we will find the right environment and career opportunity for you.

- Fluent in Arabic and English

- Strong commercial sense and pragmatism

- Being able to prioritize and handle tight deadlines

Candidates without the above mandatory qualification and proven experience/expertise cannot be considered.

Nice to have

- Any additional qualification and/or exposure in GCC

- Prior experience within our industry

- Any other language skills like Chinese or other languages skills.