Legal Counsel and Board Secretary

About Tiqmo and the Role

Tiqmo is seeking a bilingual Legal Counsel and Board Secretary to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves providing strategic legal advice and support to the company while managing the governance and secretarial requirements of the Board of Directors. The position focuses on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, and corporate governance within the financial industry, ensuring proper management of Board meetings, records, resolutions, and disclosures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to management on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, contract interpretation, and risk management.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various agreements, contracts, and legal documents to protect Tiqmo’s interests.
• Identify legal risks from business activities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support the interpretation and implementation of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate Board meeting schedules, prepare agendas, working papers, and supporting documents for Board members.
• Prepare comprehensive minutes for each Board meeting, detailing discussions, decisions, and voting results.
• Ensure finalized Board minutes are approved, signed, and maintained in an organized and secure register.
• Retain and archive all reports submitted to and issued by the Board in accordance with applicable laws.
• Support compliance by Board members with approved procedures, charters, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain and administer the disclosure register for Board members and executive management.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of Board recommendations and resolutions.
• Coordinate with the Chairman, Board members, executive management, and other stakeholders on Board and legal matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding Board, legal, corporate, and commercially sensitive information.

Legal Advisory and Support

The Legal Counsel will conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues, providing clear and practical advice to support informed decision-making. This includes training employees on legal and compliance matters to promote an ethical culture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks for new products and initiatives, and managing relationships with external legal counsel and professional advisors as needed.

Board Governance and Compliance

This role is responsible for ensuring Board members comply with approved governance frameworks and charters. It involves maintaining and administering the disclosure register for Board members and executive management, as well as supporting the implementation of governance requirements and coordinating necessary documentation and records. The position also entails preparing periodic status updates and reports to the Board on the implementation of recommendations and resolutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual proficiency is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, and corporate governance, particularly within the financial industry.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.