(Regulatory Role) Legal Policy Manager (Labor and Employment)

OVERVIEW

Position

 (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