Senior Investigations Counsel

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next- infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, , passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Office of Corporate Investigations (OCI) at NEOM is seeking an accomplished, licensed attorney to serve as Senior Investigations Counsel. While this is a senior role within OCI’s four-tiered structure—Investigators → Senior Investigations Counsel → Director → Head of Investigations—the successful candidate will not merely oversee others; they will personally conduct complex and sensitive investigations from start to finish.

The Senior Investigations Counsel will direct sensitive internal investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, policy violations, and other ethical breaches, managing all phases from intake to resolution with discretion, legal precision, and business alignment. The ideal candidate must possess the experience, gravitas, and judgment to interview witnesses and subjects, manage digital and forensic evidence, draft compelling reports, and present findings to senior leadership—all while maintaining the highest standards of discretion and integrity.

In addition to their own casework, the Senior Investigations Counsel will help guide the investigative function, mentor junior team members, support policy development, and collaborate across functions to strengthen NEOM’s ethics and compliance culture.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Licensed attorney in good standing with a recognized bar association.
• Juris Doctor, L.L.B., or degree equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of legal experience, including significant experience in white-collar investigations, compliance enforcement, or internal audit. Experience as a white-collar prosecutor .
• Substantial experience leading, directing, and conducting investigations and investigative teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, including experience in high pressure public speaking situations and experience drafting clear and accurate legal analyses as well as executive briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure and exercise sound, ethical judgment in complex or sensitive matters.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Responsibilities

Primary Investigative Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

While the Senior Investigations Counsel is expected to personally lead and resolve high-impact investigations, they will also play an important supervisory role in supporting the broader work of the Office of Corporate Investigations. This includes :

Strategic and Operational Support

Legal Risk and Enforcement Coordination

Governance, Policy, and Training

Stakeholder and Interagency Engagement

Culture and Values

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Qualifications

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