COMPANY OVERVIEW
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.
As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.
Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are searching for a Manager, regulatory & government affairs attorney to provide legal support on all regulatory, government affairs, competition/antitrust, foreign investment, consumer protection and internal compliance related projects and matters. This will include providing legal support on regulatory issues on corporate & financial transactions. The role requires basic understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework, the ability to learn novel areas of law, juggle multiple matters and work with multi-jurisdictional teams comprised of internal and external counsel.
ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
The Legal Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Stakeholder Management
- Analyze stakeholders’ needs, interests, and influence to prioritize engagement strategies.
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans tailored to different stakeholder groups.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication and meetings.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing updates on relevant activities.
- Manage the dissemination of information, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
- Work closely with internal teams, including communications, project management, and legal, to ensure stakeholder interests are aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify and address potential conflicts or issues with stakeholders proactively.
- Mediate disputes or misunderstandings, ensuring that resolutions are in the best interest of both the stakeholders and the organization.
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, government, and M&A/ Transactions matters and projects.
- Work effectively with government authorities, regulators and outside counsel, serving as the primary internal liaison on all regulatory and governmental matters.
- Analyze and communicate external legal advice with respect to any regulatory or government related queries.
- Conduct legal research into various regulatory issues and government regulations.
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 aspects and disputes matters.
- Assist and support others within the Legal Department and the commercial businesses by providing advice, training and/or guidance on regulatory related matters.
Culture and Values
- Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
- Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
- Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience in advising on regulatory matters, including government affairs, competition/antitrust, compliance and investigations matters.
- Experience in all aspects of regulatory notifications, merger filings, 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
- Fluent in both Arabic & English languages
