VP of Legal Affairs & Board Secretary

Role Overview

Client Details

Responsibilities

• Lead the Legal Affairs function and provide strategic legal advice across corporate, regulatory, and governance matters.
• Act as Board Secretary and manage Board and Committee meetings, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior executives on governance, compliance, and corporate strategy initiatives.
• Design and implement governance frameworks, including new Board and Executive Committees, committee charters, mandates, and operating models.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations and corporate governance standards in a regulated financial services environment.
• Establish new governance structures, including the Risk & Credit Committee and Executive Committee.

Profile Requirements

• Significant senior-level experience across Legal Affairs, Corporate Governance, and Board Secretariat functions.
• Proven background within fintech, banking, financing, or another regulated financial services organisation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Board Committees, including Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Central Bank governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing governance structures and frameworks, including committee charters, mandates, and operating procedures.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with the executive presence to influence senior stakeholders and Board members.

Job Offer

• Strategic leadership role with direct exposure to the CEO, Board of Directors, and key Board Committees.
• Opportunity to influence corporate governance, regulatory engagement, and strategic decision-making at Board level.
• Visibility across senior stakeholders and the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor on complex legal and governance matters.