Gateworth is working in partnership with a prestigious international law firm which is looking to hire a government relations officer to join their growing team in Riyadh. This role will offer the opportunity to join an ambitious firm working alongside colleagues from international markets, whilst also acting as the firms key liaison for all Saudi government ministries. Alongside the core responsibilities of handling government relations matters, this individual will also play a part in supporting with HR administration, daily office operations and BD pitch submissions via government portals.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with key Saudi government entities, including MHRSD, Jawazat, the Ministry of Justice, and other relevant authorities.
• Act as the firm's official representative liaising with government bodies in person to process applications, resolve any issues and complete regulatory requirements.
• Handle all matters relating to Ministry of Investment (MISA) registrations, licensing obligations, and requirements for foreign-owned entities.
• Ensure the firm's corporate records, professional company registration, and statutory requirements remain up to date through the Ministry of Commerce and associated digital platforms.
• Track and complete regulatory submissions, renewals, permits, and registrations to ensure adherence to all governmental requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor government portals daily for public sector legal tenders and RFPs.
• Assist the BD & Marketing team with proposal development administration, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
• Manage the firm's activities on employment-related government platforms, ensuring employee records including Saudization programs are maintained and processed accurately in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide general HR assistance related to employee onboarding, offboarding and any employee relations queries.

Desired Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be fully bilingual English and Arabic (written and spoken). This position is ideally suited to Saudi Nationals and is open to both male and female candidates. This role would be required to demonstrate a strong understanding combined with relevant working experience handling corporate matters linked to Saudi labour law, local regulations and Saudization quotas. Our client is looking to hire a proactive, team player who can add value to the firms operations through demonstrating a high level of accuracy and ability to build productive relationships at government level.