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Job Description
Role Purpose:
This role is responsible for support in protecting the interests of the company though prudent and diligent legal advice, research, action. This role requires as well drafting and editing a broad range of legal and regulatory aspects. This role is also responsible for the support when required to representing the company in a Courts of Law, in all legal matters when required. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.
Accountabilities:
Legal Advisory, Contract & Documentation
- Advise on commercial, corporate, Company Law, Insurance Law and labor issues.
- Keep local management apprised of significant legal and corporate developments and trends in support of Company’s business.
- Keep up with the changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment within KSA, support management in advising and developing appropriate strategies.
- Support on application and maintenance of all authorizations, permits, licenses, contracts and communication needed for local operations.
- Support to identify the insurance needs of the business, research the legal risks faced by the business and ensure adequate insurance policies are in place and current at all times.
- Support in providing legal insight and guidance to the Executive Management team.
- Review, drafting and support negotiating business development and sales-related agreements, licensing, partnership and other commercial agreements.
- Continuance reviews of all existing contracts and assesses risk associated to them and advice business accordingly.
Litigation
- When required initiate, defend, negotiate, settle and manage all litigation, disputes and actions arising from business operations, including adverse reaction claims and regulatory challenges, draft courts memorandums.
Legal Research & Investigation
- Support investigations in collaboration with the relevant department; and coordinate with other relevant stakeholders and functions in taking practical remediation measures.
- Conduct research and analysis on a variety of legal issues.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations impacting the company and advise the business as appropriate.
Skills
- knowledge and experience with Laws & Regulations
- Excellent English and Arabic oral and written communication skills
- An independent self-starter, self-disciplined, taking responsibility and being accountable
- Good business sense, with adequate communication and presentation skills
- Confident approach, with rapport building and interpersonal skills
Education
• Law Degree by a recognized law school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or Abroad
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
Bupa Arabia
Bupa Arabia is a healthcare insurance company based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are an associate business of Bupa Group, which is a global healthcare company with an international reach that extends across multiple business operations, practices, and resources.
Founded in October 1997, Bupa Arabia was initially established through a partnership between Bupa Global International and Nazer Group, with the key focus to provide health insurance services with high quality and competitive prices, while ensuring a distinctive experience for customers. Bupa Arabia has since evolved into a fully Saudi-owned and operated company. Our transformation from a joint venture into a publicly traded company on the Saudi Stock Exchange occurred in 2008, as we made 40% of our shares available to the public during our Initial Public Offering (IPO).
As a subsidiary of the global Bupa Group, we draw upon international expertise while maintaining a profound understanding of local healthcare requirements and regulations. This allows us to offer comprehensive healthcare insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Saudi Arabian market.
Bupa Arabia prides itself on its commitment to the wellbeing and development of its employees, providing them with the same standard of care, support, and professionalism that it expects to be delivered to its customers.
Our core values shape every aspect of our work and culture:
Commit – Own it with accountability and urgency.
Collaborate – Win together through cross-functional synergy.
Care – Put people first, both employees and customers.
