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Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Ministry of Economy and Planning is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Director of Legal Support to lead the provision of comprehensive legal support across all departments and sectors of the Ministry. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international laws and regulations related to economy, trade, and investment, while safeguarding the Ministry&rsquo;s legal interests and supporting a robust and compliant legal environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Ensure full compliance with all Ministry operations with applicable local and international laws and regulations.
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 Develop, review, and update legal policies and procedures in line with legislative changes.
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 Identify, assess, and mitigate potential legal risks affecting the Ministry.
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 Enhance the capabilities of the legal team through continuous training and awareness of modern economic and legal developments.
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 Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with legal, judicial, and economic institutions
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 Review and validate contractual terms to ensure accuracy and protection of the Ministry&rsquo;s interests prior to execution.
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 Provide sound legal advice and opinions to departments and employees based on applicable laws and regulations.
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 Manage legal disputes and represent the Ministry before courts and relevant authorities.
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 Monitor amendments to economic and commercial legislation and communicate updates to concerned stakeholders.
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 Organize legal workshops and training programs to strengthen legal awareness across the Ministry.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s/Masters degree in law
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
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 Doctorate degree: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Director of The Legal Support Department

Confidential Government

<div>
 
 
 Job Description &mdash; Legal Director
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Workplace Type:
 
 On-site
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Seniority Level:
 
 Director
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Confidential Government Entity
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Investment Management &bull; Government Administration &bull; Real Estate
 
 
 
 Function:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 The Legal Director will provide strategic legal counsel and leadership to support the organization&rsquo;s investment, real estate, and government initiatives. This role oversees the full spectrum of legal activities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while protecting the entity&rsquo;s interests in all commercial and governmental engagements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead the development and implementation of legal strategies aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
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 Provide expert advice on investment agreements, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and government compliance matters.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents, MoUs, joint-venture agreements, and service contracts.
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 Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and external legal counsel to ensure efficient case management and risk mitigation.
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 Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact, and recommend policy updates, controls, and legal frameworks.
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 Establish legal governance procedures, policies, templates, and best practices to support business activities.
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 Ensure legal due diligence for new projects, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
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 Support the executive team with legal insights for major decision-making and strategic planning.
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 Lead and develop an internal legal team, fostering a high-performance, compliant, and ethical work environment.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) required; Master of Laws (LLM) or related postgraduate degree preferred.
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 Minimum of 10 years of professional legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
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 Proven experience in investment management, real estate, or government regulatory environments.
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 Strong background in contract drafting, commercial law, corporate governance, and litigation management.
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 Excellent command of English; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable.
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 Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Preferred Competencies
 
 
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 Regulatory compliance and risk management
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 Government contract management
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 Legal policy development
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 Dispute resolution and arbitration
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 Strategic advisory to executive leadership
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 Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
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 </ul>
</div>

Legal Director

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.
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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.
 
 
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 </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.
 
 
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 </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.
 
 
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 </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:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 Job Family:
 
 ENTERPRISE
 
 
 
 Organization:
 
 Corporate Legal
 
 
 
 Schedule:
 
 FULL_TIME
 
 
 
 Workplace Type
 
 
 
 
 Req ID:
 
 21445
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Director, General Attorney

Yellow Door Energy

<div>The Senior Business Development Associate is the cornerstone of YDE responsible for identifying new commercial and industrial business opportunities to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow. S/he will bring forth the best solar and energy efficiency solutions by identifying sales leads, pitch services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
This role involves proactively cold calling, attending networking events and taking stands at conferences and responding to incoming leads. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients. The job involves careful strategic planning and positioning in the market, and enhancing the operation of the business, position and reputation in the region. The role is closely working with Risk, Legal, Finance, and Technical teams.
The Senior Business Development Associate will have the following main functions:<ul><li>
Support in building our pipeline</li><li>
Build solid relationships with potential and existing clients</li><li>
Be involved in technical conversations between the sales team and the customer</li></ul>
KRA 1: Execute prospecting and generate leads<ul><li>
Cold calling prospective customers to unlock new project opportunities.</li><li>
Contribute to the market strategy on how to approach the client together with the Sales team BD Manager and Country Director).</li><li>
Conduct market research and identify key commercial and industrial customers for distributed solar leasing and energy efficiency systems within the KSA market to maintain a healthy pipeline and ensure business continuity.</li><li>
Submit a monthly report and market update to YDE management and aim at closing deals.</li></ul>
KRA 2: Closing deals<ul><li>
Arrange business development meetings with prospective clients.</li><li>
Assess the site with support of technical team and then prepare an offer: draft the proposal and present, know the competition, build the advantage, offer revisions, contribute to negotiations with support from the country director and the legal team.</li><li>
Have knowledge of business products and value proposition.
</li><li>Contribute to negotiations and deliver presentations to the energy partners.
</li><li>Attend weekly sales meetings and identify and map business strengths and customer needs.
</li><li>Submit a full package to the Risk department to fetch the IC approval, and once the IC approves, close the deal/sign the agreement and transfer to the PM team; Monitor until COD &ndash; the plant generates energy.</li></ul>
Key Result Area 3: Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Participate in industry forums and conferences to keep track of industry trends.</li><li>
Report on successes and areas needing improvements.</li><li>
Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.</li></ul><div>
Essential: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Development, Economics, or Marketing.</li><li>5+ years of experience in technical sales.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office.</li></ul></div><div>
Preferred: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering and/or a Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration.</li><li>Experience working in a multinational, multi-segment environment with matrix reporting.</li><li>Previous experience in the solar industry.</li><li>Proficient in Arabic and English.</li></ul></div><div>
Functional Competencies: 
<ul><li>Excellent sales and negotiation skills; articulate and self-motivated.</li><li>Strong tenacity and drive to seek new business and achieve or exceed targets.</li><li>Competitive, sociable, extroverted, and passionate about renewable energy.</li><li>Analytical ability for interpreting sales figures and writing reports.</li><li>Strong multitasking and workload-prioritisation skills.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.</li><li>Organisational skills and strategic planning capabilities.</li><li>Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with confidence speaking to large audiences.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively as both a tactical and strategic thinker.</li><li>Awareness of cultural differences and varying legal and regulatory environments.</li></ul></div></div>

Senior Business Development Associate

<div>
 The Senior Business Development Associate is the cornerstone of YDE responsible for identifying new commercial and industrial business opportunities to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow. S/he will bring forth the best solar and energy efficiency solutions by identifying sales leads, pitch services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
 
 
 This role involves proactively cold calling, attending networking events and taking stands at conferences and responding to incoming leads. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients. The job involves careful strategic planning and positioning in the market, and enhancing the operation of the business, position and reputation in the region. The role is closely working with Risk, Legal, Finance, and Technical teams.
 
 
 
 The Senior Business Development Associate will have the following main functions:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support in building our pipeline
 </li>
 <li>
 Build solid relationships with potential and existing clients
 </li>
 <li>
 Be involved in technical conversations between the sales team and the customer
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 KRA 1: Execute prospecting and generate leads
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cold calling prospective customers to unlock new project opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the market strategy on how to approach the client together with the Sales team BD Manager and Country Director).
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research and identify key commercial and industrial customers for distributed solar leasing and energy efficiency systems within the KSA market to maintain a healthy pipeline and ensure business continuity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit a monthly report and market update to YDE management and aim at closing deals.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 KRA 2: Closing deals
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Arrange business development meetings with prospective clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess the site with support of technical team and then prepare an offer: draft the proposal and present, know the competition, build the advantage, offer revisions, contribute to negotiations with support from the country director and the legal team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Have knowledge of business products and value proposition.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to negotiations and deliver presentations to the energy partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Attend weekly sales meetings and identify and map business strengths and customer needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit a full package to the Risk department to fetch the IC approval, and once the IC approves, close the deal/sign the agreement and transfer to the PM team; Monitor until COD &ndash; the plant generates energy.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Result Area 3: Continuous Improvement
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Participate in industry forums and conferences to keep track of industry trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report on successes and areas needing improvements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Essential
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Development, Economics, or Marketing.
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience in technical sales.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in MS Office.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering and/or a Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working in a multinational, multi-segment environment with matrix reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience in the solar industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in Arabic and English.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Functional Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent sales and negotiation skills; articulate and self-motivated.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong tenacity and drive to seek new business and achieve or exceed targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Competitive, sociable, extroverted, and passionate about renewable energy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical ability for interpreting sales figures and writing reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong multitasking and workload-prioritisation skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organisational skills and strategic planning capabilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with confidence speaking to large audiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to operate effectively as both a tactical and strategic thinker.
 </li>
 <li>
 Awareness of cultural differences and varying legal and regulatory environments.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 
 Overview:
 
 
 
 Responsible for the planning, evaluation, implementation and delivery of the Motorsports Events and Asset Strategy (annual calendar). Oversee event acquisition, negotiation, contracting, and operational execution, while driving innovation in fan engagement, human capital development, and strategic talent pathways, working closely with Motorsport Strategy and Partnership areas together with various cross business stake holders (HR, HCP, Development, Legal etc).
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Planning, evaluation, implementation and delivery of the Motorsports Events and Asset Strategy (annual calendar) working closely across various business stakeholders (both internal and external)
 </li>
 <li>
 Secure annual motorsports events calendar - initiate, negotiate and contract across all levels of events - international, national and owned IP events
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the end-to-end operational delivery of motorsport events, from contract negotiation through to on-site execution. Manage event budgets, timelines, and supplier relationships to ensure world-class standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all relevant motorsport assets have a planned and integrated event activation
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage internal and external stakeholders. Work with partners, promoters, and internal teams to maximize brand visibility, audience engagement, and sponsor deliverables
 </li>
 <li>
 Development and implementation of training, education, STEM initiatives, and talent development programms linked to motorsport events. Build pathways for emerging talent and supports skills development to sustain industry growth
 </li>
 <li>
 Development of high-level presentations / materials to present event opportunities to key decision makers in targeted companies
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with Motorsports Strategy Director and Motorsports Partnership Director plus other Qiddiya department heads to ensure a fully coordinated and integrated approach
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the development of the Motorsports budget in alignment with the organization budgetary requirements to allow effective delivery of desired objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide leadership, measurable objectives, and ongoing management of staff. Develop and implement a culture of commercial focus throughout the entire team
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sports Management or any related fields
 </li>
 <li>
 A minimum of 10 years of experience in even management, partnerships, or strategic marketing within the motorsport or automotive industries
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Director - Motorsports Events & Assets Strategy

Abunayyan Holding

<div>
 
 🌟
 
 Commercial Director &ndash; Citiscape
 
 
 
 📍
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 Citiscape, a leading construction and landscape solutions company under
 
 Abunayyan Holding
 
 , is seeking an experienced
 
 Commercial Director
 
 to lead and oversee all commercial aspects of the company&rsquo;s projects. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of profitable, compliant, and strategically aligned commercial operations across all project portfolios.
 
 
 This leadership role requires a dynamic individual with a strong commercial mindset, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to guide teams toward achieving organizational objectives.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee and manage all commercial activities across the company&rsquo;s projects to ensure financial and contractual success.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure strict adherence to company policies, commercial strategies, and contractual obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead claims management processes, including reviewing variations, assessing cost implications, and coordinating with legal teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain a comprehensive register for claims and variation orders across all projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with engineering, planning, QS, procurement, and estimation teams to produce commercial proposals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage with clients, contractors, and consultants to secure approvals and manage commercial negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide leadership and mentorship to the commercial management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support dispute resolution processes and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Civil Engineering
 
 or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 PMP certification
 
 is required;
 
 FIDIC
 
 knowledge is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 10 years of experience
 
 in commercial management or contract administration within the
 
 construction industry
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of commercial practices, project management, and contract law.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Expertise in
 
 commercial strategy development
 
 , including market analysis, pricing, and revenue optimization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record in
 
 negotiating and managing complex contracts
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong
 
 financial acumen
 
 with the ability to analyze data and make strategic business decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of
 
 sales and marketing techniques
 
 to drive business growth.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in managing
 
 budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with
 
 legal and regulatory frameworks
 
 related to commercial operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional leadership, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Commercial Director

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