Government Relation and Legal Affairs Specialist

Apsco; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches Unternehmen sucht einen Government Relations Specialist, um als Bindeglied zwischen der Firma und den Regierungsbehörden zu agieren. Diese spannende Rolle erfordert die Überwachung aller Regierungsangelegenheiten, die Sicherstellung der Compliance mit lokalen Vorschriften und die Pflege von Beziehungen zu verschiedenen Regierungsstellen. Sie werden eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Verwaltung von Genehmigungen, Lizenzen und anderen regulatorischen Anforderungen spielen. Wenn Sie über ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und ein tiefes Verständnis für die saudi-arabischen Vorschriften verfügen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Unternehmensabläufe zu haben.

Qualifications

• 2-3 Jahre Erfahrung in der Regierungsbeziehungen oder ähnlichen Rollen.
• Starkes Wissen über saudi-arabische Regierungsrichtlinien.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung und Bearbeitung aller Regierungsangelegenheiten wie Lizenzen und Genehmigungen.
• Aufbau von Partnerschaften mit Regierungsstellen auf allen Ebenen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Verhandlungsgeschick

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Planung und Organisation

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Microsoft Office Kenntnisse

Education

Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaft

Bachelor in Rechtswissenschaften

Bachelor in Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

To act as APSCO’s representative before government authorities and ensure the efficient and compliant handling of all government transactions and regulatory obligations

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and process all government transactions including licenses, permits, commercial registrations, social insurance, labor office matters, civil defense, municipalities, and others.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies to facilitate approvals, renewals, and documentation.
• Oversee the company’s government online portals
• Strength partnerships with all levels of government; national, county & communities.
• Add value to business by ensuring compliance of company processes to government laws and regulations, ensuring timely submissions and approvals for new work permits as well as maintenance of registered licenses in alignment with local regulations and corporate policies
• Liaise with the Regulatory Authorities so as to provide appropriate answers to the management on matters relating to Regulatory approvals/queries
• Monitor and keep in touch with changes in the regulatory environment
• Work with other departments to understand their government–related challenges so as to formulate a cohesive, comprehensive government operations strategy
• Issue employee’s residence permits and process annual renewals.
• Issue employment contracts of all types including electronic government templates
• Maintain updated database of employees / leavers / Tamheer and Trainees and update on regular basis, prepare monthly reports to the management.
• Process new employees visa sponsorship transfer, travel re-entry permissions business trips and holidays, final exit permissions for leavers, passports renewals update with Immigration
• Issue commercial visit visas for visitors, process work visit visas applications
• GOSI employees’ enrolment / leavers and salaries updates
• Attend all court hearings and represent apsco for all legal issues

Qualifications

Education: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Relations, or related field.

Experience

• 2–3 years of proven experience in government relations or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian government regulations and procedures.
• Background in Manufacturing / Energy Industries

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Planning and Organizing and time management.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.