Legal Affairs & Compliance Officer

Naseej; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Naseej seeks a knowledgeable legal professional to provide advisory support ensuring company-wide compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will draft and review contracts, advise internal departments, monitor regulatory disclosures, and maintain governance and risk registers while supporting board activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Law, 2–4 years in legal or governance roles, GRC and IFSAH certifications, and strong English (B2+).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
• 2-4 years in legal, compliance, or governance roles.
• GRC Certification and IFSAH Certificate required.
• English proficiency at least B2.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts and legal memoranda to safeguard company interests.
• Provide legal advice to internal departments for informed decisions and to mitigate risks.
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and regulatory instructions.
• Develop and update governance and compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance and legal risk registers.
• Deliver compliance and governance training.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Responsible for providing legal advisory support ensuring company-wide compliance with applicable laws and regulations and supporting corporate governance practices

Key Responsibilities

Draft and review contracts agreements and legal memoranda to safeguard company interests Provide legal advice to internal departments to support informed decision-making and mitigate legal risks Monitor company compliance with applicable laws regulations and regulatory instructions Develop and update governance and compliance policies and procedures Monitor regulatory disclosures and announcements Maintain compliance and legal risk registers Liaise with regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries Manage legal cases with external legal counsel Support Board and committee activities Monitor conflicts of interest disclosures Deliver compliance and governance training Strengthen internal control and risk management frameworks Prepare governance and compliance reports

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Law or related field. 2-4 years in legal, compliance, or governance roles. MUST have Certifications: GRC Certification, IFSAH Certificate. Must be very good in English (B2 at least).