NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations. As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation. As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change. Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you! |
ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES The Labor and Employment specialist responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Legal Advisory - Provide legal advice and guidance on employment and immigration law issues and requirements including hiring, constructive discipline, performance, discrimination & harassment, terminations, pay and benefits, restrictive covenants, business transfers and corporate transactional support.
- Provide legal advice and input on NEOM employment policies and procedures
- Coordinates external employment counsel advice as required
Research & Horizon Scanning - Conducts research into KSA laws as required
- Scans the regulatory landscape to identify new laws / regulations (KSA and International) that may impact NEOM
Drafting - Review and guide the drafting and development of documentation such as contracts of employment, severance agreements, policies, guidelines and procedures and other templates
- Such guidance covers disciplinary, performance management and grievance, annual leave, sickness, harassment, conduct, behavioral abuses and discrimination.
Stakeholder Management - Develops a positive collaboration between NEOM Legal and relevant stakeholders to maintain and enhance awareness of employment law requirements
Incorporation Matters - Supports on employment elements of corporate structures and formations, issues / risks regarding employee transfers and restructuring
Training - Supports on Employment Law Briefings to NEOM Legal
Employment Litigation - Supports NEOM legal in defending employment related claims
Culture and Values - Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
- Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
- Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Experience - 3+ years of professional experience in KSA in corporate transactional work and labour laws
- Professional experience gained in private practice in KSA with local or international law firms
- Preferred experience of working in house
- Experience of working in diverse environment
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good verbal and written English language skills
- Ability to build long term trusted relationships with business stakeholders
- Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and propose and document solutions
- Good drafting skills
- Strong understanding KSA labour laws and relevant employment related Government portals
- Experience of KSA company laws
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Law or relevant field.
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