Associate Global Mobility & Contracts Middle East

About the Role

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate Global Mobility & Contracts Middle East to join its Global People Organization (GPO) team. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on global mobility and employment contract matters across designated Middle East jurisdictions, with an initial emphasis on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The role requires 2-5 years of experience and fluency in both Arabic and English.

Role Overview

The Associate Global Mobility & Contracts Middle East serves as the primary point of contact for global mobility and employment contract matters within the Middle East. This role involves coordinating international assignments and relocations, managing immigration and work authorization requirements, and drafting and reviewing employment contracts in compliance with local labor laws and company policies. The ideal candidate will manage these responsibilities with limited oversight, collaborating closely with HR, Legal, business leaders, and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational contact for global mobility matters across the Middle East, supporting employees, HR business partners, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Manage the end-to-end global mobility process, including international relocations, assignments, transfers, and repatriation.
• Coordinate visa applications, work permits, residency permits, and other immigration requirements with internal teams and external providers.
• Monitor immigration status and document expiry dates, track application progress, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable immigration laws, local regulations, and company policies across relevant Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and prepare employment contracts, offer letters, contract amendments, and related documentation for employees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure employment contracts align with local labor laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare and review employment documentation in both Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy and appropriate legal terminology.
• Handle personal, immigration, and employment information confidentially and in accordance with data protection requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• This position is open to KSA National applicants only.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, International Business, Law, or a related field.
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience in global mobility, immigration, contracts, or HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Middle Eastern labor laws, employment regulations, and immigration requirements, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
• Ability to interpret employment requirements and translate them into accurate, compliant documentation.
• Experience coordinating with Legal teams, HR stakeholders, government authorities, and external service providers.

Required Skills

• Fluency in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple cases and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves close collaboration with internal HR, Legal, and business leaders, as well as external service providers, in a dynamic global environment.