Director, Legal

Job DescriptionLegal Director – Real EstateThe Legal Director will be responsible for managing all legal activities related to the organization’s real estate and development interests. This role requires deep expertise in real estate transactions, property development, leasing, and hospitality law, along with strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. The Director will work closely with the executive team and external stakeholders to develop and execute legal strategies that support the company’s growth and protect its commercial and legal interests in the real estate development sector.

Responsibilities Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures specific to real estate, development projects, acquisitions, leasing, and hospitality operations. Advise on legal aspects of property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, development agreements, joint ventures, and leasing structures. Collaborate with internal teams, executives, local municipalities, regulatory bodies, and external counsel to ensure alignment with legal requirements and business objectives. Lead legal due diligence efforts for real estate purchases, sales, and development deals. Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, including sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, development agreements, build to suit agreements and hotel management and franchise agreements.

Monitor changes in property, planning, and hospitality-related regulations and laws and provide proactive legal guidance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. Manage relationships with external legal advisors, consultants, and industry bodies. Ensure all legal matters are conducted ethically and in accordance with KSA laws, licensing regimes, and planning regulations. Oversee legal budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of legal services. Report on legal strategies, risks, and opportunities to senior management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field; admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.

Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on real estate law, hospitality, property development, sales and acquisitions, and leasing. Proven track record in KSA and/or GCC of advising on complex real estate and development transactions. Strong understanding of planning, zoning, land use regulations, and commercial lease structures. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Arabic speaker preferred About UsROSHN is a national real estate developer powered by the Public Investment Fund, committed to delivering high quality communities to the Saudi citizens.

OUR VISIONWe will deliver homes to thousands of people across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and create improved standards of living for all, working in partnership with the very best organizations their respective fields. The construction of high quality, prosperous places, blending state-of-the-art design and development methods with local culture and tradition will strengthen and enrich our country’s socio-economic fabric, in line with Vision 2030. OUR VALUES Delivering through teamwork is our core strength. We are united by our common goals and commitment to work as one to achieve them and deliver against our promises.

We care about and respect our customers, our partners and the neighborhoods we build. We attach great importance to both the beauty and the heritage of our places and to the quality of life they offer for all people who enjoy a ROSHN homeOUR PEOPLE We are only as good as our ability to deliver on our promises and our ability to deliver comes down to the people we employ. We are a highly skilled, experienced and talented team. As an ambitious company we employ only the best people, and attach great value to their skills, expertise and potential.

We have built a team capable of producing the creativity, big ideas and solutions to deliver desirable neighborhoods where the people who live there will shine.