Legal Affairs Department

Introduction:

The Legal Affairs Department was established by University President’s Decision No. 1628/MJ/40 dated 09/01/1440H. The department is organizationally affiliated with the University President, and it is responsible for providing opinions and legal advice to all entities and departments of the University regarding the proper application of regulations, bylaws, and instructions. It reviews all contracts and agreements, ensuring they are legally structured, examines violations attributed to faculty members, staff, and students, and represents the University in cases filed against it before competent authorities such as the Administrative Court at the Board of Grievances, the Labor Court, or the Sharia Court.

The department also studies contracts and agreements signed with various colleges, deanships, and centers of the University, prepares and reviews administrative decisions, and undertakes other tasks referred to it. The Legal Affairs Department consists of the following units:

1.  Office of the Department Director
2. Litigation Unit
3. Legal Advisory Unit
4. Investigations Unit
5. Contracts Unit

Strategic Objectives of the Department:

• Enhance the quality of work within the department.
• Develop and strengthen the department’s human resources by enhancing capabilities, skills, and exchanging acquired expertise.
• Complete the system of regulations and policies in accordance with approved laws.
• Develop and govern legal procedures.
• Promote and strengthen a culture of respect for the law, as well as disseminate and reinforce legal knowledge.

Values:

• Quality: We are committed to high quality in inputs, processes, and outputs.
• Integrity: We perform our duties with sincerity and dedication in accordance with professional ethics.
• Transparency: We adhere to the highest levels of transparency, integrity, and accountability within the framework of institutional governance.
• Teamwork: We perform our work in the spirit of one team.
• Innovation: We foster creative thinking and an innovative spirit, both intellectually and productively.
• Continuous Learning: We support continuous education and growth inside and outside the University.
• Development: We believe in the necessity of improvement across all fields and functions.

Vision

Excellence in legal and regulatory procedures and consultations across all academic and administrative activities of the University, thereby enhancing governance and achieving high productivity.

Mission

Providing distinguished legal consultations and procedures that meet the requirements of developing the legal framework, contributing to the achievement of quality and governance at the highest standards.