Manager - Government And Special Affair

Job description / Role

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, 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 Legal Manager to support the Senior Vice President for Legal affairs. The role will require legal support on all regulatory, government affairs, foreign investment, litigation, and compliance-related projects and matters. This will include providing legal support on regulatory issues on corporate and financial transactions. The role requires a basic understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework, the ability to learn novel areas of law, handle multiple and complex matters, and work with multi-jurisdictional teams comprised of internal and external counsel.

Role competencies & activities

• Experience with project management
• Ability to 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
• 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
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders to address day-to-day legal issues and resolve them quickly and effectively and provide legal advice to the business

Culture and values

Embrace NEOM’s culture and values.

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

• 7+ years of experience in a similar field
• 7+ years post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Relevant technical expertise and law firm or in-house experience
• Experience in advising on regulatory matters, including government affairs, 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 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
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• High level of emotional intelligence and diplomacy
• Strong managerial and project management skills
• Saudi or GCC experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field
• Relevant professional memberships/accreditation
• New York Bar is a plus
• Fluent in both Arabic and English