Government Relations Senior Specialist

Job description

About the Role: Join the employer's team in Riyadh as a Government Relations Senior Specialist to manage all government procedures for company formation and operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business setup and development activities. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate with government entities such as the Ministry of Investment (MISA), Ministry of Commerce (MC), SBC, ZATCA, MODON, MOL, Qiwa Platform, GOSI, Mudad Platform, Ministry of Interior (MOI), Muqeem Platform, Balady Platform, and the General the employer of Passports for residency permits, visa issuance, and sponsorship transfers; Follow up on document attestations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chambers of Commerce, and Embassies; Resolve issues related to company accounts on platforms including Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Balady, and Jawazat; Conduct frequent visits to government offices to resolve inquiries, violations, or account-related problems; Execute company formation procedures, including documentation, legal coordination, and official submissions; Support contract processing with external entities related to business setup; Understand Saudization requirements and manage profession changes in line with company activity and Nitaqat classification; Prepare periodic reports on licensing and registration status; Coordinate with customs authorities for import/export operations and ensure documentation compliance; Follow up on customs clearance procedures

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in government relations or a similar field
• Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory requirements and government platforms
• Proficient in coordinating with entities such as MISA, MC, SBC, ZATCA, MODON, MOL, Qiwa Platform, GOSI, Mudad Platform, MOI, Muqeem Platform, Balady Platform, and Jawazat
• Proficient in following up document attestations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chambers of Commerce, and Embassies
• Experience with resolving company account issues on platforms
• Ability to execute company formation procedures and legal documentation coordination
• Knowledge of Saudization requirements and profession changes according to Nitaqat classification
• Ability to prepare periodic licensing and registration reports
• Experience with customs coordination and clearance procedures
• Ability to conduct frequent visits to government offices to resolve inquiries and issues.

Skills