Litigation Supervisor📣 Job Ad

About the Role

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to leading litigation activities and driving ZATCA's litigation strategy with a high degree of autonomy to achieve organizational objectives. The Litigation Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the execution of operational plans and contributing to the enhancement of established policies, procedures, standards, and reporting mechanisms. A significant part of this position involves managing complex case studies and representing ZATCA in court proceedings before various judicial bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive litigation cases from the objections team and support in prioritizing cases for analysis based on defined criteria.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of relevant laws, regulations, and policies for each case to ensure accurate legal assessment.
• Organize and manage objections cases, coordinating with relevant sectors and divisions to identify all requirements and implications.
• Gather necessary documentation and arrange meetings with concerned entities to identify infringements and prepare appropriate legal accommodations.
• Draft statements of claim, counterstatements, warning letters, and responses on legal matters to protect ZATCA's legal rights and reputation.
• Assist in conducting studies to mitigate recurring infringements and develop a comprehensive list of potential preventive actions.
• Perform legal research using various resources, selecting and analyzing relevant material effectively.
• Review legal materials and other documents to identify and prioritize critical issues requiring resolution.
• Assist in representing ZATCA in cases filed for or against the authority before judicial bodies, committees, and governmental authorities, ensuring all supporting documents are available.
• Prepare settlements for negotiation with employees and external entities involved in lawsuits against ZATCA, excluding those related to audit and collection.
• Archive all judgments from lawsuits won by ZATCA for future reference and knowledge management.
• Identify and engage outsourced legal experts to provide additional legal advice when necessary for managing internal and external non-tax litigation cases.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Law Studies or an equivalent qualification is required.
• A Master's degree in Law Studies or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in litigation or a related legal field is required.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Research and Analysis.
• Proficiency in Litigation and Investigation.
• Proficiency in Professionalism, Results Orientation, Legal Advisory, and Customer Focus.
• Developing skills in Collaboration and Communication, and Enablement of Change and Innovation.
• Advanced awareness of Broad Taxation principles.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in litigation or a related legal field.