Government Relations Specialist

About Amlak

Amlak is a prominent real estate development and marketing firm delivering innovative residential and investment solutions tailored to client needs and evolving market trends. The company emphasizes creating integrated communities that exemplify superior quality standards and offer added value to both investors and homeowners, promoting residential stability and fostering real estate investment opportunities.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Government Relations Specialist with substantial experience in real estate development, construction, or contracting sectors. The candidate will possess expert knowledge of Saudi governmental regulations and procedures to efficiently manage all governmental transactions, licensing, permits, and compliance matters supporting company projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and complete all governmental transactions on behalf of the company.
• Obtain, renew, and maintain all required governmental licenses, permits, and registrations.
• Coordinate with municipalities, civil defense, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Commerce, and related authorities to secure necessary approvals and compliance.
• Ensure operational permits and project-related licenses are processed timely.
• Act as the company’s representative before government bodies to facilitate official procedures when needed.
• Monitor validity of governmental licenses and permits, ensuring renewals before expiry.
• Collaborate with internal departments to collect and prepare necessary documents to complete government-related processes.
• Keep current with regulatory changes affecting company operations and recommend compliance-related actions.
• Produce regular reports on the status of government transactions and licensing for management review.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in government relations, particularly within real estate development, construction, or contracting companies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in obtaining, renewing licenses, permits, commercial registrations, and managing transactions with relevant governmental entities.
• Deep understanding of governmental regulations and agencies overseeing real estate development and construction, including municipalities, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Commerce, and civil defense.
• Experienced in ensuring regulatory compliance and timely renewal of permits and licenses.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills with governmental bodies.
• Ability to handle multiple government transactions simultaneously, maintaining precision and adhering to deadlines.
• Competent in using government digital platforms as well as Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.