Legal Research and Decisions Support Director

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for managing the assessment, identification, development and implementation of legal research proposals, projects, and initiatives ensuring their relevance and effectiveness in relation to the organization, highlighting and acting on areas of improvement accordingly.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning  

•    Contribute to the development of Legal Research and Development business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
•    Develop the operational plan for Research and Decisions Support in line with Legal Research and Development business plan and Legal and Enforcement strategic plan 
•    Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Research and Decisions Support goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans

Budget Management  

•    Discuss Research and Decisions Support budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
•    Ensure effective utilization of Research and Decisions Support budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
•    Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Research and Decisions Support and mitigates financial and operational risks

Legal Research  

•    Establish Legal Research and Development Strategy to assist ZATCA in achieving research objectives in a range of legal areas
•    Manage the assessment and analysis of ZATCA's current legal practices and tools, their relevance and effectiveness in relation to the organization, and accordingly highlight areas of improvement
•    Approve prospective data sources for planned research and studies
•    Review research outcomes and benchmark efforts relevant national and international legal practices pertinent to public and private sectors and accordingly approve and follow up implementation of recommendations
•    Monitor and assess legal project proposals and review/modify practical recommendations and legal opinions in response 
•    Ensure effective communication of all research outcomes with key stakeholders and accordingly guarantee meetings are scheduled to answer all related queries and questions 

Decision Support  

•    Provide legal review on all the legal & enforcement sector outcome
•    Publish the drafts of ZATCA's laws and regulations on a Public Consultation Platform “istitlaa” and provide legal support to all sectors
•    Provide feedback on laws and regulations published by other government agencies, which intersects with ZATCA regulations and operations
•    Recommend publishing ministerial decisions and administrative circulars in the Official newspaper and deposit them in the Documentation and Archives Centre and coordinating with the relevant departments on this

People Management  

•    Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
•    Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
•    Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
•    Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

•   Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent is required 
•   Master’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred 

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies