Neom
Senior Investigations Counsel
- Permanent
- Neom, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job overview
Date posted
01/09/2025
Location
Neom, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/10/2025
Job description
The Office of Corporate Investigations (OCI) at NEOM is seeking an accomplished, licensed attorney to serve as Senior Investigations Counsel. This role involves personally conducting complex and sensitive investigations into misconduct, fraud, policy violations, and ethical breaches. The counsel will manage cases from intake to resolution, draft investigative reports, present findings to senior leadership, and collaborate across teams to promote a culture of transparency and compliance. The role also involves mentoring junior investigators, supporting policy development, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on enforcement and risk management.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Direct sensitive internal investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, policy violations, and other ethical breaches.
- Personally lead and execute complex investigations involving senior executives or cross-border elements.
- Conduct witness and subject interviews, collect and analyze evidence, and manage document reviews.
- Draft clear and legally sound investigative reports supported by evidence and findings.
- Present findings and recommendations to oversight bodies and executive leadership.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior investigators on planning, evidence collection, and reporting.
- Review draft reports prepared by other team members for legal sufficiency and accuracy.
- Assist in developing the skills of the investigative team through training and feedback.
- Act in a leadership capacity when designated by the Head or Director of Investigations.
- Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks identified during investigations.
- Collaborate with legal teams and external counsel on employment and asset recovery matters.
- Support asset-tracing efforts and multi-jurisdictional enforcement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of internal investigative policies and procedures.
- Deliver trainings and workshops on investigative practices and ethics.
- Liaise with police, regulators, and other authorities as delegated.
- Collaborate with HR, Audit, Compliance, and Legal to coordinate case handling.
Experience & skills
- Licensed attorney in good standing with a recognized bar association.
- Juris Doctor, L.L.B., or equivalent law degree.
- At least 7 years of legal experience in white-collar investigations, compliance enforcement, or internal audit.
- Experience as a white-collar prosecutor preferred.
- Substantial experience leading, directing, and conducting investigations and investigative teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, including high-pressure public speaking and executive briefings.
- Ability to draft clear and accurate legal analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure and exercise ethical judgment in sensitive matters.
- Additional certifications in Project Management or equivalent (preferred).