National Government Relations Lead - Retail & Compliance

Al Tayer Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,981 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Riyadh is seeking a proactive Government Relations Executive to manage and execute government transactions efficiently. This role involves ensuring compliance with KSA regulations and supporting various internal departments by processing permits and licenses. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of KSA laws and experience in Government Relations, especially within retail or hospitality sectors, and must be fluent in English with Arabic skills advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Government Relations, ideally within Retail, F&B, or Hospitality.
• Previous GR experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and follow through on all Commercial GR service requests.
• Manage online applications and fee payments across relevant government portals.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain required documents and approvals.
• Prepare official letters and applications for ministries and municipalities.
• Maintain accurate trackers for all CGR documents.

Skills

Commercial GR service

Government Relations

KSA laws, regulations, and internal governance policies

Knowledge of permits, certificates, licenses

Ms office Computer Literacy

Relationship Building

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leading retail organization in Riyadh is seeking a proactive Government Relations Executive to manage and execute government transactions efficiently. This role involves ensuring compliance with KSA regulations and supporting various internal departments by processing permits and licenses. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of KSA laws and experience in Government Relations, especially within retail or hospitality sectors, and must be fluent in English with Arabic skills advantageous.