Head Of Legal Department
Nissan Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :25 years, 6 أشهر
- Provide strategic legal advice on a broad range of issues specific to the automotive industry, including vehicle safety regulations, environmental compliance, and consumer protection laws.
- Lead the legal aspects of technology product development to ensure compliance with international and domestic regulatory standards.
- Manage legal issues related to autonomous driving technology, electric vehicles, and emerging mobility services.
- Oversee intellectual property (IP) matters, including patent filings, licensing agreements, IP litigation, and protection of trade secrets pertinent to automotive technology and design.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts with suppliers, dealerships, and partners, ensuring they meet industry standards and company policies.
- Lead corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring that the company adheres to all laws, regulations, and ethical standards relevant to the automotive sector.
- Advise on employment law and labor relations, including union negotiations, employee safety regulations, and workforce compliance with industry practices.
- Collaborate with the company's environmental team to ensure adherence to environmental laws and regulations, including emissions standards and waste disposal regulations.
- Direct and manage litigation and disputes involving product liability, warranty claims, and consumer litigation.
- Guide the company through complex international trade issues, including customs regulations, import/export controls, and tariff negotiations.
- Provide legal oversight for advertising and marketing strategies, ensuring compliance with consumer law and advertising standards.
- Develop risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure and conduct regular legal audits to ensure that all business units operate within legal constraints.
- Facilitate training for company personnel on legal compliance, ethical business conduct, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary legal contact for regulatory bodies, government entities, and industry associations. (i.e. CST, MOC, MISA, MOI, SASO ... etc.).
Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments that could affect the company’s business operations and strategic direction.
Duties related to the Board and Shareholders (Board Meetings / General Assemblies):
- Provide expert legal guidance to the Board of Directors and management during Board Meetings, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations and corporate governance best practices.
- Act as the legal advisor during General Assembly meetings, offering insights into shareholder rights, proxy processes, and voting procedures.
- Draft, review, and amend corporate governance documents, including Board resolutions, minutes, and policies to align with legal requirements and strategic objectives.
- Ensure the legality of commercial transactions and operations presented to the Board, advising on statutory obligations and corporate conduct.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and take appropriate action to ensure compliance and inform the Board of Directors and shareholders.
- Manage the proper calling of meetings, verified the establishment of quorums, and certify the accuracy of voting records and proxies.
- Conduct legal analysis for risk management during decision-making processes, providing preventative counsel on potential legal issues.
- Develop and implement procedures for the smooth and lawful conduct of annual and extraordinary general meetings.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication between the company, its Board of Directors, and its shareholders, especially regarding the disclosure of sensitive information.
- Maintain the corporate records of Board and General Assembly meetings, preserving legal and historical accuracy for audit purposes and regulatory scrutiny.
- Oversee and manage the legal function of the organization, providing strategic legal guidance to the board and executive management.
- Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
- Advise on complex business transactions, claiming liabilities, ownership structures, and other corporate legal matters.
- Lead and manage the in-house legal team as well as external legal advisors to ensure that the company's legal risks are managed effectively.
- Handle statutory filings, such as licensing forms, annual reports, and other government reports and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate major and critical contracts, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, partnerships, and intellectual property agreements.
- Establish company policies and positions on legal matters and ensure training and dissemination of those policies where appropriate.
- Provide legal advice and support in areas such as litigation, compliance, corporate governance, human resources, intellectual property, and environmental law.
- Monitor and analyze changes in laws, regulations, and industry and report on the potential impact on the business.
- Manage and oversee the work of outside counsel used by the organization.
- Create and manage the department's budget, ensuring cost-effective legal coverage for the organization.
- Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs, providing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on the legal implications of all matters.
- Serve as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company and develop proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
- Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues and draft necessary legal documents.
- Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.
- Oversee compliance with Saudi Arabian real estate laws and regulations, including those pertaining to land acquisition, development, and sales, such as the Real Estate Ownership Law and Mortgage Law.
- Conduct thorough legal due diligence for property transactions, ensuring adherence to the regulations established by the Saudi Ministry of Justice and the Real Estate General Authority.
- Draft and review contracts in accordance with Saudi law, including off-plan sale agreements in line with the Off-Plan Sales and Leasing Law.
- Advise on Sharia-compliant real estate transactions and the structuring of Islamic financing for development projects.
- Manage legal processes for obtaining necessary permits and approvals from municipal authorities for new construction, developments, and land use changes.
- Ensure compliance with the regulations of the Saudi Real Estate Contribution Committee in the liquidation and development of real estates owned by multiple owners.
- Lead negotiations and legal affairs related to public-private partnerships (PPPs), a growing area in Saudi infrastructure and real estate development.
- Handle legal matters in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives that impact the real estate sector, including mega-projects and smart city developments.
- Provide expert counsel on environmental regulations as enforced by the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME), ensuring environmental compliance of real estate projects.
- Navigate complex legal issues related to land expropriation matters, compensation, and resettlement as per Saudi regulations.
- Advise on employment and labor law matters in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to ensure compliance with labor standards in construction and development activities.
- Manage and resolve disputes with contractors, tenants, and other parties, ensuring swift and amicable solutions in line with Saudi dispute resolution frameworks.
- Stay current with the ongoing reforms in the Saudi legal landscape, particularly in relation to the judicial system and commercial laws that affect real estate practices.
- Liaise with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) regarding insurance and risk mitigation in real estate investments and operations.
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management on a variety of business-related issues.
- Ensure the company's compliance with all current laws and regulations that apply to the field of commercial business, including trade, labor, and corporate governance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements such as sales contracts, lease agreements, purchase agreements, service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements to protect the company's legal and business interests.
- Manage intellectual property issues including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates, and develop legal changes and policy adjustments in response.
- Work closely with the HR department to manage employment law issues, provide training, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and coordinate legal actions when necessary, especially in areas requiring specialized legal expertise.
- Provide legal guidance on potential risks in contractual, regulatory, revenue, and other business matters; offering proactive, business-oriented solutions to those risks.
- Oversee the delivery of legal training to the company and its subsidiaries to promote legal and regulatory awareness within the organization.
- Participate in the development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs, advising on the legal implications of all matters the company undertakes.
- Handle customer complaints and oversee dispute resolution, ensuring the company's interests are protected.
- Advise on property and real estate matters including lease management, property development, and acquisition.
- Oversee the protection of the company’s data and information in compliance with data protection laws.
- Conduct legal audits in various departments and identify areas of potential legal vulnerability and risk; developing corrective action plans for resolution.
- Offer clarification on legal language or specifications within documents, to everyone in the organization.
General Legal Services:
- Provide specialized legal services to clients in a particular area of law, such as corporate, intellectual property, employment, or litigation.
- Advise clients on legal matters relevant to their case or business operations, helping them to understand the implications of different strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents and agreements on behalf of clients.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
- Conduct research and analysis of legal problems and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients.
- Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates, gather information, and offer strategic advice.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, seeking to expand the firm's client base through business development activities.
- Collaborate with partners and associates to develop case strategies.
- Supervise junior associates and paralegals, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through continuing legal education, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Corporate Legal Services:
- Advise the firm on a range of legal issues that affect the firm's business operations.
- Oversee the firm's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, conducting periodic internal reviews and audits.
- Provide guidance on the firm’s regulatory obligations, risk management, and ethical practices.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to the firm’s business operations, including vendor agreements, employment contracts, and partnership agreements.
- Handle employment law matters, providing guidance on HR policies, disciplinary procedures, and employee grievances.
- Represent the firm in any legal disputes or litigation in which the firm is a party.
- Manage the firm's intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights.
- Collaborate with the firm's management on corporate governance, policy development, and strategic planning.
- Keep informed about industry-specific laws and assist in implementing best practices for law firm management.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using legal databases to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Draft various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Assist in the review and organization of client documents for discovery, streamlining the process for senior attorneys.
- Support case preparation activities, including the organization of exhibits, coordination of trial binders, and facilitation of witness preparation.
- Manage the filing of legal documents with courts, maintaining meticulous records to adhere to judicial deadlines.
- Facilitate effective communication by acting as a liaison between clients, witnesses, and attorneys, documenting all correspondences for case records.
- Perform administrative tasks with a high degree of efficiency, including appointment scheduling, file management, and legal correspondence.
- Participate in client intake procedures, helping to establish comprehensive client files and ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Maintain accurate billing and timekeeping records to contribute to the firm's billing efficiency.
- Ensure legal compliance in the firm's activities by staying abreast of current laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
- Engage in ongoing legal education to enhance legal knowledge and professional skills.
- Provide essential support to senior legal staff, contributing to the effective operation of the firm and the successful management of cases.
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