Vp of legal affairs & board secretary

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing financial services organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. With ambitious growth plans and a strong governance agenda, the business is focused on building best-in-class legal and corporate governance capabilities.

Lead the Legal Affairs function, providing strategic legal advice across corporate, regulatory, and governance matters. Act as Board Secretary, managing Board and Committee meetings, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation. Partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior executives on governance, compliance, and corporate strategy initiatives. Design and implement governance frameworks, including the establishment of new Board and Executive Committees, committee charters, mandates, and operating models. Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations and corporate governance standards within a highly regulated financial services environment. Lead the establishment of new governance structures, including the Risk & Credit Committee and Executive Committee, and play a key role in the organisation's governance evolution.
Significant senior-level experience across Legal Affairs, Corporate Governance, and Board Secretariat functions. Proven background within fintech, banking, financing, or other regulated financial services organisations. Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Board Committees, including Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and Nomination & Remuneration Committees. Strong understanding of Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) governance and regulatory requirements, with experience developing governance structures and frameworks. Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the executive presence to influence senior stakeholders and Board members. Proven experience establishing and enhancing Board and Executive Committee structures, including committee charters, governance frameworks, mandates, and operating procedures.