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AECOM Legal Counsel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Description
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Job Description
Providing legal support to the AECOM KSA business to ensure it complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Providing proactive, solutions focused, legally sound advice and support in a timely fashion to the AECOM KSA business.
Handling matters relating to contracts, including reviewing and negotiating consultancy agreements, joint venture arrangements and subcontracts between AECOM, its clients and other third parties.
Managing contentious disputes and claims, including matters notified to our professional indemnity insurers.
Working collaboratively with the AECOM KSA and AECOM Global legal teams on major projects and international pursuits involving the broader AECOM business.
Handling matters relating to the implementation of risk management initiatives.
Working with other corporate functions of the AECOM KSA business, including Operations; Finance & Accounting; the Office of Risk Management and Human Resources.
Providing advice in relation to labor law matters and employment disputes.
Management of and instructions to external legal counsel.
Assisting the KSA Managing Counsel in matters relating to AECOM’s obligations under ethics and compliance related laws (eg: US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, US Anti-Boycott Regulations, and the UK Bribery Act), policies and procedures (both external and internal).
Providing legal training to the business as required.
Developing and managing standard form and sample documents (eg: NDAs, consultancy agreements and sub-consultancy contracts, etc).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Law.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Legal Counsel or in a similar role.
Extensive experience working in a multi-national or global company environment
Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
Proven track record in reviewing and evaluating bids and contracts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Thorough understanding of legal regulations and compliance requirements
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Adaptable to changing business needs and able to prioritize multiple tasks
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10112090
Business Line: Geography OH
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Legal
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM Arabia