Labor and Employment Specialist

OVERVIEW                                                                                               

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Labor and Employment specialist will support in providing employment law advice on employment related matters to support NEOMs increasingly complex and diverse employment landscape. The role will have a good knowledge of KSA Labour Laws and will seek to reduce legal employment risk to NEOM.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Labour Laws
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High attention to details to ensure the processes are optimized.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competence in negotiating with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Flexibility to adjust engagement strategies based on changing circumstances or feedback.
• Uphold ethical standards in all stakeholder interactions and communications.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Labor and Employment specialist responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Legal Advisory

• Provide legal advice and guidance on employment and immigration law issues and requirements including hiring, constructive discipline, performance, discrimination & harassment, terminations, pay and benefits, restrictive covenants, business transfers and corporate transactional support.
• Provide legal advice and input on NEOM employment policies and procedures
• Coordinates external employment counsel advice as required

Research & Horizon Scanning

• Conducts research into KSA laws as required
• Scans the regulatory landscape to identify new laws / regulations (KSA and International) that may impact NEOM

Drafting

• Review and guide the drafting and development of documentation such as contracts of employment, severance agreements, policies, guidelines and procedures and other templates
• Such guidance covers disciplinary, performance management and grievance, annual leave, sickness, harassment, conduct, behavioral abuses and discrimination.

Stakeholder Management

• Develops a positive collaboration between NEOM Legal and relevant stakeholders to maintain and enhance awareness of employment law requirements

Incorporation Matters

• Supports on employment elements of corporate structures and formations, issues / risks regarding employee transfers and restructuring

Training

• Supports on Employment Law Briefings to NEOM Legal

Employment Litigation

• Supports NEOM legal in defending employment related claims

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in KSA in corporate transactional work and labour laws
• Professional experience gained in private practice in KSA with local or international law firms
• Preferred experience of working in house
• Experience of working in diverse environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good verbal and written English language skills
• Ability to build long term trusted relationships with business stakeholders
• Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and propose and document solutions
• Good drafting skills
• Strong understanding KSA labour laws and relevant employment related Government portals
• Experience of KSA company laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Law or relevant field.