Government Liaison Officer

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Saudi Arabia

  • Specialism

    Legal

  • Industry

    Construction

  • Pay

    Competitive tax-free salary + benefits

  • Closing date

    31 Dec 2024
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Government Liaison Officer – Riyadh

Your new company

The client is an international construction and manufacturing firm with offices across the Middle East.

Your new role

They’re looking for an experienced, well-organised, approachable and detail-orientated individual to assume the role of government liaison officer who will be part of the centralised legal department that sits in the Dubai office.

In this role, you will serve as the key point of contact between an organisation and government entities and will be collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders. Your primary focus will be to build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, regulators, and policymakers across the Kingdom to build strong, collaborative relationships grounded in trust.

The ideal candidate will hold strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of regulatory and policy environments, and the ability to communicate effectively across both government and organisational contexts.

The role will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and you should have prior experience working in either the Middle East or Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing relationships with various government agencies, regulators, and policymakers to cultivate mutual trust and collaboration.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Guidance: Ensuring the company stays informed about relevant laws and regulations across Saudi Arabia, particularly within construction and manufacturing. The officer would guide departments on regulatory compliance, helping to navigate complex bureaucratic processes.
  • Representation: Representing the companies' interests in discussions with government officials, advocating for policy positions, and helping to influence favourable outcomes for the companies’ objectives.
  • Monitoring Legislative Changes: Keeping track of new legislation, policy changes, and regulatory updates that could impact the organisation, and proactively advising on potential implications.
  • Handling Permits and Approvals: Assisting in obtaining permits, licences, or approvals required from government agencies, ensuring timely and efficient processing of applications.
  • Crisis and Issue Management: Acting as a mediator during crises or issues involving government, managing communications, and coordinating efforts to resolve conflicts.
  • Providing Reports and Updates: Regularly updating senior stakeholders and management on governmental activities, policy trends, and any relevant changes that could affect the companies’ strategy or operations.
  • Policy Development: Assisting internal teams by providing input on how government polices may affect strategic initiatives and supporting policy development to align with government standards.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in law.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential.
  • Experience working as a government liaison officer or in a similar role with knowledge of regulatory and policy environments is required.
  • Alternatively, prior experience working within government or regulatory bodies would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Saudi’s legal, cultural, and regulatory environment is essential.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel within the region for meetings with government agencies as necessary.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive tax-free salary + benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Located in Dubai, Hays FZ LLC, Al Thuraya Tower 1, Office 2003,Media City, Dubai, UAETelephone 04 559 5823