Bilingual Government Relations Officer — Saudi

Client of Gateworth Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateworth is partnering with a prestigious international law firm in Riyadh to hire a Government Relations Officer. The role will serve as the firm’s key liaison with Saudi government ministries and manage regulatory obligations for foreign entities.

You will also support HR administration, daily office operations, and BD pitch submissions via government portals. The candidate should be bilingual in English and Arabic, with a strong focus on accuracy and relationship-building at government level.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Saudi nationals preferred; experience handling corporate government matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with key Saudi government entities including MHRSD, Jawazat, the Ministry of Justice and other authorities.
• Act as the firm’s official representative liaising with government bodies in person to process applications, resolve issues, and complete regulatory requirements.
• Handle all matters relating to Ministry of Investment (MISA) registrations and licensing obligations for foreign-owned entities.
• Ensure corporate records, company registration, and statutory requirements remain up to date with the Ministry of Commerce and digital platforms.
• Track and complete regulatory submissions, renewals, permits, and registrations to ensure compliance with governmental requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor government portals daily for public sector tenders and RFPs.
• Assist BD & Marketing with proposal development and timely, compliant submissions.
• Manage employment-related government platforms ensuring Saudization and employee records are maintained.
• Provide general HR assistance related to onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations queries.

Job description

Gateworth is partnering with a prestigious international law firm in Riyadh to hire a Government Relations Officer. The role will serve as the firm’s key liaison with Saudi government ministries and manage regulatory obligations for foreign entities.

You will also support HR administration, daily office operations, and BD pitch submissions via government portals. The candidate should be bilingual in English and Arabic, with a strong focus on accuracy and relationship-building at government level.