Overview
VP of Legal Affairs & Board Secretary Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Michael Page
Title: VP of Legal Affairs & Board Secretary
Company: Michael Page
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The VP of Legal role in the financial services industry focuses on overseeing legal strategies and compliance within the organisation. This position requires a strong understanding of legal frameworks and the ability to guide the company in its legal and regulatory obligations.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing financial services organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. With ambitious growth plans and a strong governance agenda, the business is focused on building best-in-class legal and corporate governance capabilities.
Description
- Lead the Legal Affairs function, providing strategic legal advice across corporate, regulatory, and governance matters.
- Act as Board Secretary, managing Board and Committee meetings, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation.
- Partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior executives on governance, compliance, and corporate strategy initiatives.
- Design and implement governance frameworks, including the establishment of new Board and Executive Committees, committee charters, mandates, and operating models.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations and corporate governance standards within a highly regulated financial services environment.
- Lead the establishment of new governance structures, including the Risk & Credit Committee and Executive Committee, and play a key role in the organisation’s governance evolution.
Profile
- Significant senior-level experience across Legal Affairs, Corporate Governance, and Board Secretariat functions.
- Proven background within fintech, banking, financing, or other regulated financial services organisations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Board Committees, including Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and Nomination & Remuneration Committees.
- Strong understanding of Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) governance and regulatory requirements, with experience developing governance structures and frameworks.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the executive presence to influence senior stakeholders and Board members.
- Proven experience establishing and enhancing Board and Executive Committee structures, including committee charters, governance frameworks, mandates, and operating procedures.
Job Offer
- Strategic leadership role with direct exposure to the CEO, Board of Directors, and key Board Committees.
- High-impact position offering the opportunity to influence corporate governance, regulatory engagement, and strategic decision-making at Board level.
- Visibility across senior stakeholders and the chance to act as a trusted advisor on complex legal and governance matters.
- KSA National Opportunity
