Compliance and Legal Assistant Manager - Logistics & Maritime

Client of Aroma City Group

Overview

Our client is a leading Large company in the field of Logistics / Maritime located in Jeddah, KSA. We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join their team as a Legal and Compliance Assistant Manager to oversee legal strategy and ensure absolute regulatory adherence within their growing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Strategy & Compliance: Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives while ensuring full compliance with Saudi laws, government policies, and maritime regulations.

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts including real estate, logistics, and vendor agreements, while maintaining standardized templates.

• Regulatory Liaison: Oversee legal aspects of import/export and customs clearance, acting as the primary liaison with customs and regulatory authorities.

• Corporate Governance: Manage all corporate legal documentation and governance requirements, ensuring accurate regulatory filings and disclosures.

• Risk Management & Litigation: Manage disputes, claims, and litigation processes, coordinating effectively with external legal counsel to mitigate organizational risk.

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice to senior management on business transactions, strategic initiatives (M&A/Joint Ventures), and employee relations.

• Departmental Leadership: Manage the legal team s performance, oversee the department budget (approx. 100k 200k SAR), and conduct cross-functional compliance training.