Legal Affairs & Compliance Officer Riyadh

Naseej; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Naseej is seeking a legal professional to provide advisory support and ensure company-wide compliance. The role covers contracts, regulatory oversight, governance policy development, and liaison with authorities.

The candidate should have 2–4 years in legal/compliance, a law degree, GRC and IFSAH certifications, and strong English language skills (B2+). The position focuses on governance, risk management, and board support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in legal, compliance or governance roles.
• Must have GRC Certification and IFSAH Certificate.
• Proficiency in English (B2 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, agreements and legal memoranda.
• Provide legal advice to internal departments to support informed decision-making and mitigate legal risks.
• Monitor 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 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.

Skills

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk management

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Company Description:

Naseej is a leading technology company committed to harnessing the power of digital transformation in learning & knowledge management by enabling our customers to provide rich experiences for their users and adapt to a dynamic technology landscape while reducing their technical burden enabling them to focus on achieving their strategic objectives. And for almost 36 years, Naseej with its branches all over the MENA region had made many contributions to be one of the market leaders in the fields of E-Learning, Edu-Tech & Digital transformation. Naseej website: https://www.naseej.com/

Job Summary:

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).