Treaties Advisor

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level are experienced professionals capable of conducting work with general directions.

They are primarily concerned with developing solutions to challenges which require some analysis to understand and resolve, and addressing issues escalated from junior levels.

They undertake complex operational activities including finalization of Customs treaty models, agreements, and contracts, monitor Customs calculations, identify treaties conflicts and raise them to related stakeholders to support conflict resolution with required advisory expertise and knowledge.

Conduct research, benchmark countries, and evaluate current trends to come up with potential Customs treaty possibilities with based on defined criteria and guidelines

Prepare assessment, research results and first draft analysis related to target countries based on feasibility and impact from a legal standpoint

Coordinate with International Relations and Treaties functions to shortlist and select treaties that have the greatest strategic significance to ZATCA and highlight results for dissemination

Liaise with International Relations and Treaties functions regarding treaty model, scope, and objectives, highlight focus areas and amend model if needed to fit target countries needs and the Kingdom s interests

Handle the development of Customs treaty proposals based on pre-defined templates and international collaboration guidelines

Draft finalized treaty model based on the negotiations outcomes and agreements ensuring alignment with both parties' requirements and ZATCA standards

Develop/Update Customs treaties agreement templates, forms, and tools

Hold discussion groups to review, finalize and provide legal support in drafting Customs treaty agreements and contracts

Support International Relations and Treaties functions in the communication and negotiation of treaty terms and conditions with targeted country representatives

Implement Customs treaty ensuring compliance with agreed-upon terms, highlight deviations, and develop action plan for corrective and improvement purposes

Report Customs treaty conflicts, and when needed, establish methods and procedures for resolving treaty disputes

Conduct Customs treaty agreement due diligence on relevant countries to ensure that Customs are calculated accurately for firms that aim in entering the Kingdom s (private) market

Work on optimizing the Customs treaties database system and manage the performance of periodical health checks to ensure optimal functionality and accessibility

Prepare periodical reports highlighting lessons learnt, conflicts and improvement actions

Organization and Operations

Follow all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner

Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly

Perform other duties as requested

Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable

Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff

Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes

Communication and Contacs

Bachelor s degree in Legal Studies, or equivalent is required

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

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