Business Development and Improvement Director

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for managing the assessment of ZATCA’s Legal sector practices, identification of relevant improvement areas, and establishment of business development initiatives ensuring proper implementation of projects and systems to improve legal services.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of Legal Research and Development business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
• Develop the operational plan for Legal Development and Improvement in line with Legal Research and Development business plan and Legal and Enforcement strategic plan
• Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Legal Development and Improvement goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans
  
  
  

Budget Management

• Discuss Legal Development and Improvement budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
• Ensure effective utilization of Legal Development and Improvement budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
• Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Legal Development and Improvement and mitigates financial and operational risks
  
  
  

Business Development

• Keep abreast of national and international trends in the field of legal processes and accordingly identify improvement areas where applicable
• Manage assessment and analysis of ZATCA's current adoption of legal processes to ensure their relevance and effectiveness in relation to the organization enacting corrective measures as needed
• Handle the identification as well as the implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening ZATCA's present legal practices and operations
• Approve/Make necessary adjustments or, where necessary, guide building new legal processes that are consistent with current trends and best practices in order to assist departments in developing their services
• Oversee development of an automated system for storing newly developed processes to guarantee enhanced enablement and communication to relevant departments
• Review reports and analysis of performance data related to implemented processes, highlighted significant discrepancies and difficulties that impede overall implementation to prepare action plans accordingly
• Review requests and feedbacks on legal training and workshops to approve materials and content of legal trainings and workshops accordingly
  
  
  

People Management

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
• Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
• Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
• Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values
  
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred
  
  
  

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies

Research and Analysis - Advanced

Legislations and Regulations - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Data Gathering and Assessment - Advanced

Communication - Proficient

Develop and Empower Employees - Proficient

Stakeholder Management - Advanced

Leading by Example - Proficient

Project Management - Advanced

Strategic Thinking - Developing

Operational Excellence - Developing

Results Oriented - Proficient

Legal Writing and Policy Drafting - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Change Enabler - Proficient