Regulatory, Legal & External Affairs Expert

About the role

The Regulatory, Legal & External Affairs Expert ensures Specialized’s compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. The role provides legal oversight across contracts, corporate matters, and strategic transactions while managing disputes, litigation, and external counsel to protect the company’s interests.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual frameworks across all Specialized operations and strategic activities.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, partners, regulators, and governmental entities.
• Provide expert advisory on corporate, commercial, employment, and transactional matters, recommending mitigation actions to manage legal risk.
• Oversee dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, coordinating external legal counsel.
• Conduct legal due diligence and advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments in the telecommunications and technology sectors, assessing business impact and readiness.
• Lead engagement with regulatory authorities and policy makers, representing the company in consultations, filings, and institutional interactions.
• Ensure alignment with stc Group Legal & Regulatory Affairs and coordinate with internal compliance teams to implement governance standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Law, Legal, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3‑6 years of experience in legal, regulatory, or corporate affairs, preferably within telecommunications or technology sectors.

Required skills