Legal Manager – Saudi Arabia & Egypt

About the role

Sutherland is looking for a strategic‑thinking Legal Manager to oversee legal affairs across Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Egypt. The role will be based onsite in either Riyadh or Cairo and will support the business with contract drafting, negotiation, corporate law and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts such as master services agreements, scope of work, NDAs, LOIs and lease agreements.
• Lead negotiations on high‑value outsourcing contracts with customers.
• Review vendor and supplier contracts, identify non‑compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide day‑to‑day legal support to business units and advise on proactive risk management.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of legal experience, preferably in a BPO or corporate environment.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and provide clear legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Contract drafting and review
• Regulatory compliance
• Negotiation of commercial agreements
• Risk management