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Jameson Legal

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 Qualified Patent Attorney, Energy Sector &ndash; Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client, a leading global energy company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Counsel to advise on patents and other intellectual property matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will be a Qualified Patent Attorney with a proven track record of handling IP matters including experience working for a multinational company. A background in chemicals, chemical engineering or chemistry would be particularly useful.
 
 
 
 
 
 From this exciting opportunity, you can expect to handle a broad array of IP matters including, patents, social media enforcement, education and training, counselling, and a large amount of agreement work. This opportunity will grant you exposure to some of the highest-value work within the market, as the department and company continue to grow.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location
 
 : Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Remuneration
 
 : Competitive salary commensurate with experience + comprehensive benefits package
 
 
 
 
 
 While prior experience within Saudi Arabia or the broader Gulf region is not obligatory, it would be highly regarded.
 
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Senior Legal Counsel

JEX Personnel

The Role
 Join our prestigious international law firm in Riyadh as a Senior Litigation Lawyer. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex litigation cases, deliver expert legal advice, and represent high-profile clients across diverse jurisdictions. We seek a dynamic professional passionate about advocacy and legal strategy in an international environment. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage complex litigation cases from inception to resolution, ensuring the best possible outcomes for clients. - Provide expert legal advice on civil, commercial, and international litigation matters. - Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements. - Represent clients in courts, arbitration panels, and other dispute resolution forums within Saudi Arabia and internationally. - Collaborate with a team of lawyers across jurisdictions to develop effective legal strategies. - Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and legal staff, fostering professional development. - Stay updated on international laws, regulations, and emerging legal trends relevant to litigation practice. - Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.
 
Requirements
 <ul>
<li>Law degree from a recognized institution with admission to practice in Saudi Arabia and/or other relevant jurisdictions. - Minimum 7 years of experience in litigation within an international law firm or comparable environment. - Extensive knowledge of Saudi Arabian legal system and international arbitration. - Strong negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills with a proven track record of successful litigation outcomes. - Ability to manage multiple complex cases and lead legal teams effectively. - Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken. - High ethical standards, professionalism, and commitment to client confidentiality. - Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.</li>
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About the company
 Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel. Executive search is relationship driven. JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role. It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries. A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent

Senior Litigation Lawyer - International Law Firm

Riyadh Development Company | شركة الرياض للتعمير

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 As a Legal Affairs Senior Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting legal professionals&mdash;including lawyers, paralegals, and corporate legal teams&mdash;by contributing to case preparation, legal strategy development, and ensuring access to accurate and up-to-date legal information. Your responsibilities will include conducting legal reviews, drafting and analyzing contracts, and providing legal opinions and services related to ARDCO&rsquo;s various agreements and business operation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Assist in legal opinions on all matters affecting ARDCO across all its departments and businesses, as required, in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
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 Assist in draft and review various agreements and provide counsel and support, in coordination with the various Division Heads and Department Managers of ARDCO.
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 Promote the maximum use of the Legal Affairs division for all legal work to minimize ARDCO&rsquo;s use of external counsel, and manage relationships with external counsel.
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 Assist in managing special contracts and agreements for ARDCO (i.e., major purchasing agreements, and major sales agreements).
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 Review joint venture/strategic partnership agreements.
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 Prepare and maintain records required by law and assist ARDCO in ensuring that the company conducts its business in a legal and proper manner.
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 Ensure that the legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively drafted, reviewed, interpreted, and vetted.
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 Ensure all activities accepted by ARDCO comply with the relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards.
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 Provide counsel to management and staff on existing Saudi laws.
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 Receive and answer legal consultations from all ARDCO&rsquo;s departments.
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 Assist in advising on minimal liability and legal exposure for the business.
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 Represent ARDCO in various court proceedings, involving cases filed against defaulting customers and labour disputes, when required.
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 Provide counsel and legal service on contracts related to any new investments, products, etc&hellip;
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 Review and approve agreements and contracts concerning vendors, service providers and contractors.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Experience
 
 
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 LLB (Bachelor&rsquo;s in Law) required; LLM (Master&rsquo;s in Law) preferred.
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 Experience in corporate, finance, regulatory, and real estate law.
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 Minimum 3 years of experience in legal research and analysis
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 MOJ Certificate
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 Experience working with publicly listed companies.
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 Proficiency in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Working at Riyadh Development Company
 
 
 
 Riyadh Development Company is committed to driving economic diversification and urban transformation in alignment with the Kingdom&rsquo;s strategic vision. Our people are central to our success, empowered by a leadership team that fosters transparency, trust, and accountability. We offer a dynamic environment where professionals contribute to pioneering projects that shape the future of real estate and infrastructure. Our focus is on enabling our people to thrive in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and meaningful contributions to projects that shape the Kingdom&rsquo;s future.
 
 
 
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Legal Affairs Senior Specialist

Pearson

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 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Legal Director - MENAT will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing Pearson&rsquo;s affairs within the MENAT region and will be responsible for providing expert advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. The Legal Director - MENAT will work closely with senior management and other internal stakeholders to manage legal risk, protect Pearson&rsquo;s interests and support strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working internationally, and particular experience and a deep understanding of the MENAT region&rsquo;s legal and cultural landscape. Whilst the main focus of the role will be the MENAT region, the Legal Director - MENAT will also support on a broader scope of work (including across the wider EMEA region) as required.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 An overview of the roles scope and focus:
 
 
 
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 Legal Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor and provide high-quality, accurate and timely legal advice to senior management and key stakeholders on a diverse range of legal and strategic matters, including contracts, commercial matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, product launches, partnerships and market expansions.
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 Commercial contracts: Draft, negotiate and proactively manage complex commercial arrangements whilst ensuring compliance with applicable laws and best practices. You will have broad experience of drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, sales and distribution agreements, marketing agreements and other legal documents, and supporting on government tenders.
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 Risk management: Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws, including proactively monitoring developments in laws, regulations, industry trends and best practices, and providing training and advice to business teams on the same. Identify and assess legal risks across business operations and offer proactive advice and mitigation strategies to manage risk.
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 Specialist legal support &ndash; Provide specialist legal support (including data privacy, disputes, IPR, labour law, marketing and advertising rules) to local business teams (such as HR, tax, finance and marketing) as required and work collaboratively with Pearson subject-matter experts where necessary.
 </li>
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 Compliance: Partner with Pearson&rsquo;s Global Compliance Office and act as Local Compliance officer for the MENAT region, including by providing training (on topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and anti-trust) and supporting the implementation of Pearson policies.
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 Corporate governance: Act as a local governance representative for Pearson companies in the MENAT region. Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance practices are aligned with regional regulations, best practices, and internal policies.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Are Looking For
 
 
 
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing risk and advising the business.
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 Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships through the organisation and influence and collaborate effectively with a broad range of teams.
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 Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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 Strong leadership skills, ethical standards and professional integrity. Sets high standards of performance for self and others and demonstrates composure and resilience under difficult and challenging circumstances.
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience &amp; Qualification
 
 
 
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 A law degree or equivalent legal qualification from a reputable university. Licence to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
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 At least 8&ndash;10 years of experience as a legal professional.
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 Experience of operating internationally, including particular experience and knowledge of the MENAT region and its legal systems, regulations and ways of working.
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 In-house counsel experience required. Law firm training and experience of working across several jurisdictions highly preferred.
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 Demonstrated experience of the areas listed, including supporting complex commercial arrangements, and advising senior business stakeholders on a broad range of legal and compliance matters in the MENAT region.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
 
 
 Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
 
 
 If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
 
 
 
 Job:
 
 General Attorney
 
 
 
 Job Family:
 
 LEGAL
 
 
 
 Organization:
 
 Corporate Legal
 
 
 
 Schedule:
 
 FULL_TIME
 
 
 
 Workplace Type
 
 
 
 
 Req ID:
 
 18321
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Director General Attorney

Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones

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 Education:
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law,
 
 
 or a related field or master&rsquo;s degree or relevant certifications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Years of Experience:
 
 
 
 5 Years +
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Analyze legal issues by studying the details and supporting documents, identifying the appropriate legal framework to expedite decision-making and ensure correct conclusions.
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 Review legal memos by accurately verifying legal principles and confirming whether they align with the legal framework, ensuring clarity in the conclusions and enhancing legal compliance.
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 Provide legal advice in cases requiring specialized opinions, aiming to reduce potential legal risks and clarify the legal matters for concerned parties.
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 Prepare legal opinions regarding matters related to legal cases by simplifying complex legal language to ensure clarity and quick communication.
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 Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures, analyzing cases where internal policies conflict with legal provisions or regulations, and proposing the best legal solutions.
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 Ensure the implementation of internal legal policies, reviewing and analyzing cases where the legal framework could be applied in practice, and providing clear recommendations.
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 Contribute to discussions on policies and legislative actions that impact the organization by
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 analyzing potential legal implications and providing advice on how to manage legal risks appropriately.
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 Update the recurring consultation list regularly by reviewing the database of previous requests and analyzing the data, ensuring the implementation of consistent standards and accelerating the process by assisting the team in improving workflow and resolving issues.
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 Assist in extracting and analyzing incoming data through detailed reports, using performance indicators to manage department operations and enhance efficiency.
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 Review changes to laws, regulations, and systems relevant to the department&rsquo;s operations to ensure legal compliance and propose necessary updates to align with current standards.
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 Analyze and assess current legal trends and regulations, offering guidance and support to staff to ensure continuous alignment with legal frameworks.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 General Objectives:
 
 
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 Provide support in planning legal activities within the scope of responsibility, ensuring coordination with relevant authorities and adhering to legal requirements in organizational processes.
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 Contribute to improving the legal system and ensuring compliance with regulations by reviewing and updating internal policies.
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 Execute initiatives to ensure that legal processes and documents comply with the required standards, facilitating communication between departments and adhering to legal and professional ethics.
 </li>
 </ul>
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Legal Consultations Senior Officer

The Chefz

<div>
 
 
 JOB
 
 
 PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 To provide expert legal support and ensure the company&rsquo;s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, especially in labor matters and dealings with government entities such as the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
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 Manage and follow up on labor disputes and represent the company before relevant judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.
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 Handle communications and legal procedures with government authorities, including the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Human Resources.
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 Provide legal advice and guidance to internal departments to support their operations and decision-making.
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 Prepare legal memoranda, opinions, and detailed reports on cases and legal issues.
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 Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company&rsquo;s operations and ensure compliance.
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 Oversee the legal aspects of business licensing, permits, and regulatory filings.
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 Represent the company in meetings and communications with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies.
 </li>
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 Support the development and implementation of internal legal policies and procedures.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law , Islamic Law or related field is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on labor law and government relations.
 </li>
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 Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian laws, especially labor and commercial regulations.
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 Proficient in legal drafting, analysis, and documentation.
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 Experience with government platforms such as Qiwa, Ministry of Commerce portal, and other regulatory systems.
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 Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
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 Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB COMPETENCIES
 
 
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 Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
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 Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
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 Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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 Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
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 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Legal Specialist

National Medical Care

<div>
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Payroll officer will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing procedures for NMC and Business Units Payroll Section. Oversee all activities related to Payroll, assists in all aspects of employee compensation, preparation, planning, and analysis and monitoring.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Major Duties and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC hospitals and clinics.
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 Process all payroll transactions, i.e. employees' compensation, retroactive pay, increments, all types of leaves, paperwork and settlements for terminated employees, all types of deductions and other payroll section related services.
 </li>
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 Review, check and signs all types of staff settlements (leave, end of service, ticket compensation settlements, schools fees reimbursement and others).
 </li>
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 Review and sign all NMC and Business Unit staff monthly salary applying computerized payroll program.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with GOSI Representative and all transactions related to GOSI i.e. deductions, contributions, and others which is forwarded to GOSI as per the NMC practice.
 </li>
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 Supervise, check and review all receivables from Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) based on the signed contract of agreement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate work activities for the Payroll Section of NMC and assigned Business Units and ensures that payroll deadlines are met.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assures maintenance, accuracy and confidentiality of NMC and assigned Business Unit payroll records and reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep records of all documents / transaction reports concerning all payroll activities.
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 Provide technical expertise and respond to questions or complaints from employees related to payroll issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate and work with Department Directors and Heads to obtain and provide information, resolve discrepancies and correct errors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Gather, process and review documents requested in legal subpoenas, (should a complaint was brought to the court) regarding employee's wages and other benefits, coordinate related information with Human Resources Director, including retrieving payroll wages since date of hire, dates of absences and reason of absences and submit to the proper court and/or attorney.
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 Coordinates payroll processing with Finance and Information Technology Departments.
 </li>
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 Assures compliance with the NMC and Business Unit regulations, established policies and procedures concerning payroll processing.
 </li>
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 Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to
 
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Director of HR Operation
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 A minimum of:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Five (1) years extensive payroll experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent interpersonal communication skills, fluent in both verbal and written English.
 </li>
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 Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word as well as computerized accounting applications.
 </li>
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 Knowledge of general payroll procedures, generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls.
 </li>
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 Ability to use supervisory skills to direct, monitor, motivate and train staff.
 </li>
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 Ability to manage the workload effectively including planning, organizing, prioritizing, meeting deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work effectively on a diverse workforce.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to use good judgment to make decisions and handle stress and pressure.
 </li>
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 Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Human Resources Payroll

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