Legal Affairs and Governance Specialist

وصف الشركة

وصف الوظيفة

Oversee all corporate legal and governance matters, serving as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors and management on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues. Ensure full compliance with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) disclosure requirements, corporate governance regulations, and all applicable laws. Act as the custodian of the company’s legal framework, internally and externally, while managing conflict of interest declarations, disclosures, and regulatory notifications

Key Responsibilities:
• 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

مؤهلات الوظيفة

• 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).