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About NAQEL Express

NAQEL Express, a subsidiary of Saudi Post SPL, operates as a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. The company focuses on delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions that support businesses locally and globally, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 through advanced logistics services.

The Role of Director of Legal Compliance & International Affairs

NAQEL Express is seeking a Director of Legal Compliance & International Affairs to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing legal affairs, governance, compliance, and risk management for the company's international subsidiaries, providing strategic legal advice, and managing international legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee legal affairs, governance, compliance, and risk management for international subsidiaries.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and the Board on international matters.
• Support the establishment, registration, licensing, and regulatory compliance of international entities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage domestic and international contracts, agreements, MOUs, and employment contracts.
• Manage domestic and international litigation, arbitration, disputes, and external legal counsel.
• Protect and manage the company’s intellectual property rights worldwide.
• Monitor global legal and regulatory developments and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Manage relationships with international partners, government authorities, and regulatory bodies regarding legal matters.
• Drive policy, procedure, and service improvements, ensuring effective implementation of NAQEL agreements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Law is required. A Master's degree or equivalent is considered an advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of legal and compliance experience is essential, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Preferred: Previous experience as a Board Secretary is preferred.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the legal and compliance aspects of international operations within a dynamic logistics environment.