(Regulatory Role) Legal Policy Manager (Labor and Employment)
Job Code
Reports to
Direct Reports
Division
NEOM Life and Environment
Department
Labor and Employment
Role Purpose
This role is responsible for managing the litigation/legal enforcement actions and policies of the DoLE. It is also responsible for undertaking related policy tasks including review and analysis of relevant labor data, laws and regulations. The role may also require the performance of other tasks that may be directed by the line manager from time to time.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
End-State Responsibilities
Manage the litigation/legal enforcement cases related to the DoLE enforcement strategy including those related to OSH, labor rights, workers compensation and workers welfare
Manage complex inspection cases prior to litigation
Advise inspectors on legal aspects of investigations/case management
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the DoLE enforcement strategy
Contribute to revisions and updates to relevant legal frameworks
Collaborate with external and internal IT partners on development of key IT assets for labor enforcement (e.g., Wage Protection System, Electronic Case Management System)
Evaluate practices, standard operating procedures and facilities to assess risk and ensure compliance with the law and identify opportunities to improve rules/regulations
Design and manage case reporting mechanisms and procedures
Prepare monthly reports for the Head of Labor Enforcement
Develop education and information materials for companies and workers on how to become compliant with laws and regulations
Work closely with the Head of Labor Enforcement in ensuring enforcement operations run effectively and efficiently
Recommend solutions, improvement opportunities or preventive measures
Stay informed of existing labor and litigation trends in the GCC region, identify best practices that could potentially be replicated NEOM
Regularly review and analyze data in the Enablon (internal reporting) system
Support Head of Strategy in functions of strategic thinking, economic analysis, policy lab organizing and policy recommendations
Background, Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience in litigation and court processes related to labor and employment
Deep understanding of labor enforcement mechanisms, including labor laws and regulations, best practices in labor enforcement organization
Strong understanding of regulatory legal process/procedure best practices and associated legal frameworks
Proven ability to effectively cooperate with a range of teams, providers and stakeholders across functional areas
Excellent judgement and problem-solving
Ability to present complex information in a way that is accessible to a wide range of audiences
Advanced verbal communication skills; ability to articulate own thoughts, ideas, and develop a point of view about own work
At least 5 years of experience in the areas of litigation and investigations, including in a legal and advisory capacity (desirable but not essential)
At least 3 years of leadership experience in public sector regulator or in a private sector institution providing labor legal/policy advice (desirable but not essential)
Fluency in English and Arabic (preferred)
Qualifications
Degree in Law (preferable)
Other educational qualifications may be acceptable depending on their relevance to this role.
Key stakeholder interaction
Department of Labor and Employment
Legal team
Head of Labor Enforcement
Head of Strategy, Policymaking and Data Analytics
Third-party Inspectors/Providers
Project management companies
Contractors
Cognitive Government
مستوى الأقدمية
مستوى متوسط الأقدمية
نوع التوظيف
دوام كامل
المهام الوظيفية
غير ذلك
المجالات
الإدارة الحكومية
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