Legal Affairs and Governance Specialist

• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors, preparing agendas, minutes, and ensuring proper documentation of all meetings.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the Board, executive management, and relevant committees on corporate and regulatory matters.
• Ensure full compliance with CMA rules, corporate governance codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of CMA disclosures, reports, and filings.
• Manage all internal and external legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Monitor potential conflicts of interest and ensure proper disclosure and resolution in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of legislative changes and advise on their potential impact on the company.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external legal counsel, and other stakeholders as required.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to strengthen corporate governance practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (Master’s degree or professional legal certification preferred).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of legal and governance experience, preferably in a publicly listed company or within the capital markets sector.
• Strong knowledge of CMA regulations, corporate governance frameworks, and disclosure requirements.
• Proven experience as a Board Secretary or in a similar senior governance role.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ability to handle sensitive matters.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

• This role is both strategic and operational, combining legal advisory responsibilities with corporate governance leadership.
• Must be able to manage complex legal and compliance issues with a solution-oriented approach.

Kanz Consulting