The Role
The Lawyer will provide legal opinions, draft and review contracts, safeguard the Bank's interests, represent it legally, and ensure compliance with regulations in Saudi Arabia.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Draft, organize, review, and audit all contracts, agreements, memoranda, legal documents, and records as required. in line with credit approval, collateral documentation when applicable. or Bank account opening terms to ensure readiness for client signature, in addition to Providing legal opinions or approvals related to the aforementioned
- Obtain any documents or approvals from official and non-official entities as required.
- Review legal and regulatory matters related to including commercial registration, company licensing, amendments to articles of association, and obtaining certifications and approvals.
- Provide legal advice on contractual obligations and disputes involving clients, or third parties.
- Stay updated on laws, regulations, circulars, and decisions issued in Saudi Arabia and relevant international standards and communicate their impact.
- Participate in meetings, conference calls, and workshops related to assigned legal matters.
- Perform any additional legal or administrative tasks required, in line with laws and professional ethics.
- Up to date with KSA Banking Laws and Central Bank regulations.
- Review and audit all external vendor contracts, agreements, memoranda, legal documents, and records as required. in line with the bank's procurement policy
- Preferably meeting licensing/registration requirements in Saudi Arabia, as applicable
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law (minimum).
- Preferably higher qualifications in Law, Governance, or Compliance.
- Preferably meeting licensing/registration requirements in Saudi Arabia, as applicable.
- 1-3 three years' experience in banking-related legal tasks (in a bank or law firm)
- Strong legal analysis and drafting skills.
- Solid knowledge of Saudi legal frameworks (banking, commercial, corporate, labor, zakat, and tax).
- High proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents.
- Strong ability to prepare legal memos and opinions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law (minimum)
- Higher qualifications in Law, Governance, or Compliance
- Meeting licensing/registration requirements in Saudi Arabia
- Maximum of 5 years of experience, with at least 2-3 years in banking-related legal work
- Strong legal analysis and drafting skills
- Solid knowledge of Saudi legal frameworks
- High proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts
- Strong ability to prepare legal memos and opinions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English
- Ability to manage legal files and follow up with authorities
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism
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The Company
What We Do
Bank of Jordan is a leading financial institution established in 1960, offering a comprehensive range of personal and corporate banking services, including digital banking solutions, and plays a pivotal role in supporting investments and economic development in Jordan and the region.
