Lead Legal & Governance Specialist
- Saudi Arabia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the identification of governance-related risks and lead the delivery of required regulatory findings and updates.
- Provide proactive and effective legal support for litigation and corporate law matters, safeguarding organizational interests.
- Drive the investigation of frauds, violations, and objections, authorizing necessary submissions to regulatory bodies to protect the organization's rights.
- Ensure legal agreements across all functions (e.g., procurement, HR, IT) comply with local laws and regulations.
- Review and correct all contractual agreements before their execution by stakeholders and external parties.
- Manage all legal cases, ensuring evidence, documents, and legal measures are meticulously prepared and presented.
- Manage the development and improvement of the organization's governance frameworks based on approved goals, structure, and roles.
- Design the organization's authority management structure and oversee the development of operational authorities across business units.
- Manage the development of the organization's documentation governance for effective and consistent information management.
- Draft and update all corporate policies and procedures, acting as a central source of truth for effective centralized control.
- Manage the alignment and compatibility of corporate governance practices with relevant regulatory bodies for compliance.
- Circulate legal updates and mandates to concerned stakeholders, ensuring required actions are executed and followed up.
- Manage the overall risk management planning and execution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or equivalent
- Preferred experience of (4 - 6) years, or equivalent in the area of expertise
- Chartered Governance Professional (CGP)
- Legal Risk Management Certification
- Knowledge of KSA regulatory environment and context
- Knowledge of local & global quality management standards and practices
- Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance guidelines and practices
- Critical thinking skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Communication and presentation skills