Legal & Governance Specialist

A Legal & Governance Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization adheres to high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct. This position involves a blend of policy development, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Legal Affairs
Key Deliverables – to and through the Head of Department
:

• With the support of the Head of Department:
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations, providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Dispute Resolution: Handle and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel as necessary.
• Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research and provide timely, accurate legal advice to various departments within the organization on a broad range of issues.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment.

Board/Shareholders Meetings Support – Corporate Affairs

• Assisting with board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
• Facilitating communication between board members and senior executives.
• Supporting board evaluations and director induction processes.
• Assisting with general meetings of shareholders, preparation, documentation, minutes.
• Responsible with concerned departments for timely disclosure, required preparation and finalization of disclosure materials, financials, etc.

Governance
Policy Development and Implementation:

• Developing and implementing governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advising internal stakeholders and senior management on best practices related to governance.

Risk Management

• Identifying and assessing risks related to governance processes.
• Implementing risk mitigation strategies in that aspect.
• Collaborating with risk management teams to enhance overall organizational resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
• Building relationships with shareholders, regulators, and other relevant parties.
• Communicating governance-related matters effectively.

Disclosure, Compliance And Regulatory Filings

• Draft resolutions and lodge required forms and annual returns with regulatory bodies.
• Ensure policies are up-to-date and approved by the relevant committees.

Liaison With External Parties

• Communicate with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.

Investor Relations

• Assist in preparation for all steps/actions/documentation in managing communication between the company and its investors, ensuring transparency and fostering strong relationships with the financial community.

Ethics And Integrity

• Upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity.
• Investigating any potential breaches of governance principles.
• Providing guidance on ethical matters.

Qualifications
Job Profile:

• Degree in Law or Commercial Law.
• Working knowledge of Omani Law.
• Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial companies' law and public joint stock in Oman.
• Working knowledge of Code of Corporate Governance.
• Working knowledge of disclosures requirements and XBRL.
• Working knowledge of Muscat Stock Exchange and Investor Relations regulations Certification in governance Bilingual (Arabic/English) proficiency.

Skills/Knowledge

• Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality.
• Teamwork and service orientation.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively develop comprehensive written and presentation material.
• Time Management skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and evaluation ability.
• Good negotiation skills with government bodies.
• Good interpretation of financial statements

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal capacity.
• Work experience in the Oman and Middle East is preferred.

Business Understanding

• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance.
• Current knowledge of governance initiatives relevant to the Board support function.
• Current knowledge on Investor Relations Environment and Requirements.
• Excellent knowledge on Omani and International laws.
• Excellent knowledge on compliance.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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