Regulatory Legal & External Affairs Expert📣 Job Ad

About the Role

stc is seeking a Regulatory Legal & External Affairs Expert to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, managing external relationships, and safeguarding the company's interests within the telecommunications and technology sectors.

Role Overview

The role holder is responsible for ensuring stc's adherence to all applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This includes providing legal oversight for contracts, corporate matters, and strategic transactions, as well as managing disputes and litigation. The position also serves as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, monitors regulatory developments, and ensures alignment with stakeholders and Group Legal & Regulatory Affairs to support compliant business operations and external engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual frameworks across all company operations and strategic activities.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, partners, regulators, and governmental entities to safeguard legal and commercial interests.
• Manage legal risk exposure by providing expert advisory on corporate, commercial, employment, and transactional matters, and recommending appropriate mitigation actions.
• Oversee dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, including the coordination and management of external legal counsel.
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide structured advisory support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments within the telecommunications and technology sectors, ensuring timely assessment of business impact and compliance readiness.
• Lead engagement with regulatory authorities and policy makers, including representation in consultations, official communications, filings, and institutional interactions.
• Ensure alignment with stc Group Legal & Regulatory Affairs and coordinate with internal Compliance teams to implement regulatory requirements and governance standards effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal, Business Administration, or a related field. The preferred experience is between 3-6 years in a relevant area, though equivalent experience will be considered.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.