Job Location: Saudi Arabia
alfanar Electric is looking for a Legal Contracts Specialist to support the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of business contracts and agreements. The role will assist with contract lifecycle management while ensuring that contractual activities follow company policies, legal requirements, and established procedures.
This opportunity is suitable for freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of experience who have an academic background in legal studies or legal assisting and an interest in contract law and commercial contract management.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Revision
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating standard contracts, agreements, and related legal documents.
- Review contractual clauses, terms, and conditions for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Coordinate with internal departments to collect information, supporting documents, and approvals required for contract preparation.
- Assist in identifying unclear, incomplete, or potentially problematic contractual provisions and refer them to the appropriate legal team.
- Maintain organized records of contract drafts, revisions, supporting documents, and approvals.
Contract Negotiation Support
- Review contract terms and conditions and provide administrative and legal support during negotiations.
- Assist the legal and commercial teams in preparing comments, proposed revisions, and negotiation documents.
- Help ensure proposed contractual terms remain aligned with company policies and approved requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to obtain feedback on commercial and legal terms.
- Support professional communication with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other external parties during the contract process.
Contract Lifecycle Management
- Support the management of contracts from initial request and drafting through review, execution, renewal, and closure.
- Track important contract dates, including submission deadlines, approvals, renewals, and expiry dates.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract databases and documentation.
- Assist in monitoring contractual obligations and required actions.
- Support improvements to contract administration and lifecycle management processes.
Legal Research & Contract Compliance
- Conduct basic legal and contractual research under the direction of the legal team.
- Assist with reviewing relevant contract law principles, company policies, and applicable requirements.
- Help identify contractual compliance issues and escalate complex matters for further legal review.
- Support preparation of summaries, reports, and documentation related to contractual matters.
General Role Responsibilities
Delivery
- Complete assigned contract and legal support activities according to established schedules and priorities.
- Maintain accuracy and confidentiality when handling contracts and legal documentation.
- Prepare periodic updates on assigned contract activities, pending actions, and outstanding requirements.
Problem Solving
- Identify routine contract administration issues and assist in resolving them.
- Escalate complex legal, contractual, or compliance matters to the appropriate legal or management team.
- Support the timely resolution of documentation and approval-related issues.
Quality
- Ensure contracts, records, reports, and supporting documentation are prepared accurately.
- Follow established quality controls and review procedures for legal and contract-related activities.
Business Process Improvement
- Follow documented contract management systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Identify opportunities to improve contract tracking, document management, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
- Support the use of automation and digital tools for contract administration where applicable.
Compliance
- Comply with organizational policies, legal procedures, contract management requirements, and approved work instructions.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and approval records throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Handle confidential contractual information responsibly.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Follow applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures relevant to the assigned work environment.
- Comply with organizational requirements designed to maintain a safe and professional workplace.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Assisting, Legal Studies, Law, or a related field.
Work Experience
- Fresher to 2 years of experience (0–2 years).
- Candidates with internship, academic, or practical exposure to contract administration, legal research, or contract management may be considered.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Contract Management
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Contract Administration
- Contract Monitoring
- Legal Documentation
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Compliance Management
- Negotiation Support
- Legal and Commercial Documentation