Legal Manager – Commercial & Regulatory

Overview

Job ID: 13778

Sector:

Legal

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

Role Purpose

NEOM is a bold and audacious dream, a vision of a new future where entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable living will thrive. NEOM Company’s Legal Department is responsible for ensuring that this ambitious mission is delivered, by providing legal support to NEOM’s sectors, departments and subsidiaries.

We are searching for  bilingual (English and Arabic)attorney to provide support on a variety of regulatory and commercial matters, including assisting NEOM’s Government Affairs department in interactions with Saudi ministries and other government departments, supporting NEOM Legal Transactions and Finance teams on regulatory matters, including , competition/antitrust, foreign investment, review and drafting of commercial agreements, and various regulatory matters, such as consumer protection, cybersecurity and internal compliance related projects and matters. The role requires basic understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework, as well as the ability to learn novel areas of law, juggle multiple matters and work with multi-jurisdictional teams comprised of internal and external counsel.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Business Advisory

• Build relationships with the business to become a trusted advisor
• Provide advice and support to legal senior management and line manager in respect of regulatory and commercial matters
• Work effectively with government authorities, regulators and outside counsel, serving as the primary internal liaison on all regulatory matters.
• Analyze and communicate external legal advice.
• Conduct legal research

Legal Support

• Take the lead on various legal and commercial projects and the related documents, reviews, and discussions.
• Advise on regulatory environment and approval processes, competition/ antitrust, foreign investment and other regulatory matters.
• Assist and support others within the Legal Department and the commercial businesses by providing advice and guidance on regulatory related matters.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders to address day-to-day legal issues and resolve them quickly and effectively and provide legal advice to the business

Background, Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in advising on regulatory matters related to various Saudi legislation, including, competition/antitrust, cybersecurity and consumer protection.
• Experience in all aspects of regulatory notifications, government applications, and dealing with KSA regulatory authorities.
• Experience in advising on commercial agreements, policy documents, related documentation and day-to-day legal issues.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English and Arabic languages and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with members of the legal team and business partners.
• Strong analytical skills, solutions oriented and with a practical approach.
• Self-directed with strong initiative, organizational skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexibility, creativity and ability to adapt to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical expertise and law firm or in-house experience
• At least 5 to 8  years PQE.
• Superior academic credentials with a law degree from a leading university and/or law school.
• Willingness to be based in NEOM.
• Desire to flex into other legal disciplines to provide comprehensive business support welcome.
• Saudi nationals are preferred.
• Saudi or GCC experience is a plus

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

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