Regulatory & Licensing Affairs Specialist

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Government Relations Specialist in Riyadh to manage all government transactions, licenses and permits, and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

You will liaise with municipalities, Civil Defense, passports, labor offices, MOI, traffic, and foreign affairs, maintain regulatory knowledge, prepare reports, and coordinate with vendors to renew official documents as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in licensing or government relations.
• Good knowledge of government regulations and licensing procedures.
• Strong follow-up and transaction-completion skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work in the field and deal with government entities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with municipalities and complete procedures related to municipal notices.
• Liaise with Civil Defense and complete procedures related to safety permits.
• Handle transactions with Passports, Labor Offices, the Ministry of Commerce, the Traffic Department (for company vehicles), the Police, and the authorities responsible for foreign affairs and embassies.
• Maintain working knowledge of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development regulations and other relevant government systems.
• Issue and renew Civil Defense safety permits and municipal licenses for company branches and warehouses.
• Follow up on warehouse permits.
• Follow up with regions on the issuance and renewal of all required government documents.
• Monitor the Balady and Salama platforms daily.
• Follow up on branch closure procedures.
• Issue all certificates and reports required to obtain and renew government documents.
• Follow up with maintenance contract suppliers.
• Prepare reports for the Records and Licenses section and maintain its electronic archive.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

Skills

Follow-up skills

Organization

Field work capability

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Government Relations Specialist in Riyadh to manage all government transactions, licenses and permits, and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

You will liaise with municipalities, Civil Defense, passports, labor offices, MOI, traffic, and foreign affairs, maintain regulatory knowledge, prepare reports, and coordinate with vendors to renew official documents as required.