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Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and highly professional Legal Manager to join a prestigious and discreet organisation. This is a Full-Time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company's legal affairs, providing strategic legal guidance to senior management, and ensuring the organisation operates in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role is integral to safeguarding the company's reputation and supporting its strategic objectives by managing legal risk effectively. Responsibilities  <ul><li>Provide expert legal counsel and guidance on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex legal documents and commercial contracts.</li><li>Identify, analyse, and mitigate potential legal risks to the organisation.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal governance policies and procedures to ensure full legal compliance.</li><li>Manage all litigation, disputes, and regulatory proceedings, liaising with and managing external legal counsel as required.</li><li>Advise on matters of corporate governance, ensuring the organisation adheres to the highest standards of practice.</li><li>Stay informed of changes in legislation and the regulatory environment within Saudi Arabia that could impact the business.</li><li>Collaborate with various internal departments to provide comprehensive legal support for all business activities.</li></ul>Qualifications  <ul><li>A fully qualified lawyer with a degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent) from a reputable university.</li><li>Substantial post-qualification experience, ideally gained within a leading law firm or a large in-house corporate legal department.</li><li>In-depth and demonstrable knowledge of Saudi Arabian corporate and commercial law is essential.</li><li>Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in both English and Arabic.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic and commercially-focused approach to problem-solving.</li><li>The ability to work autonomously, manage a diverse workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and discretion is paramount for this role.</li></ul> Benefits  <ul><li>A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.</li><li>An opportunity to play a key legal role within a leading and respected organisation.</li><li>A professional and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth.</li></ul>

Legal Manager

Digby Morris Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

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 Legal Counsel (4-6yrs PQE) &ndash; Construction Disputes &amp; Claims
 
 
 
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are representing a major developer delivering one of the Middle East's most ambitious large-scale development programmes.
 
 
 
 
 
 As part of the in-house legal team, this role will provide strategic legal support across a portfolio of major construction and infrastructure projects, advising on contentious construction matters, claims, disputes, arbitrations and complex commercial agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Working closely with project delivery, commercial, procurement and executive leadership teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal risk across multiple high-value developments and supporting the successful delivery of landmark projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Advise on contentious construction matters, including claims, disputes, arbitrations and settlements.
 
 
 &bull; Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction, commercial and project-related agreements.
 
 
 &bull; Support project teams on contract administration, claims management and dispute avoidance strategies.
 
 
 &bull; Provide practical legal advice on commercial, contractual and business risk.
 
 
 &bull; Manage external counsel and specialist legal advisers.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with dispute resolution, settlement negotiations and arbitration proceedings.
 
 
 &bull; Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual and legal matters.
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with procurement, commercial, development and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Qualified solicitor, lawyer, attorney or barrister.
 
 
 &bull; Approximately
 
 4&ndash;6 years' post-qualification experience
 
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 &bull; Strong contentious construction background gained within a recognised international or regional law firm.
 
 
 &bull; Experience advising on major construction, infrastructure, real estate or energy projects.
 
 
 &bull; Exposure to arbitration, adjudication, litigation and complex construction claims.
 
 
 &bull; Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
 
 
 &bull; Previous Middle East experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
 
 
 
 
 
 This represents an opportunity to move in-house and work on some of the region's most significant development and infrastructure programmes, providing direct exposure to major projects, senior stakeholders and complex legal matters from strategy through delivery.
 
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Legal Counsel (4-6yrs PQE) – Construction Disputes & Claims

Keeta

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 Job Description:
 
 
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 We are seeking a qualified and experienced Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Saudi Arabia. This role will primarily support various business lines on a wide range of contentious dispute matters, including civil, commercial, administrative litigation, labor arbitration &amp; litigation, and other ADR proceedings.
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 The ideal candidate shall be capable of handling dispute resolution cases independently, and play a key role in designing and managing litigation strategy, providing practical legal advice to management and headquarters, and coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders as well as external counsel.
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Manage and oversee various litigation matters, including commercial disputes, labor cases, and other contentious proceedings across Saudi Arabia
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 Develop litigation strategies
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 Review and analyze claims, evidence, and legal documents to support case preparation and decision-making
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 Represent the company in interactions with courts, arbitration centers, and relevant authorities where applicable
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 Maintain an adequate and high-quality resource pool of external law firms, and work closely with external counsel to ensure effective case handling
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 Provide proactive legal advice to business teams on dispute risks and mitigation strategies
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 Coordinate internally with cross-functional teams on dispute-related matters
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 Monitor legal developments and provide updates on litigation trends and regulatory changes
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer in Saudi Arabia
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 Minimum
 
 7 years of relevant experience
 
 in litigation or relevant areas
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 Arabic speaker, with fluent English proficiency (both written and spoken) as a working language
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 Solid experience in handling all types of legal disputes
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 Strong understanding of Saudi legal and judicial system
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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 Ability to manage multiple cases independently in an organized fashion
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 Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
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 Preferred Qualifications (Will Be a Plus but not a must):
 
 
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 Diverse professional background, including experience in law firms, in-house legal teams, and/or judicial institutions (e.g., courts or prosecutorial bodies) in Saudi Arabia
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 Overseas education experience in an English-speaking country
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 Experience working with or advising multinational companies
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 Familiarity with e-commerce, platform businesses, or fast-growing tech environments
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Litigation Legal Counsel

Sandoz

<div>
 
 Major Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Compliance Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Establish compliance standards based on internal policies such as the Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest requirements, Sandoz Global Policy for External Professional Interactions, and the Third‑Party Risk Management framework and on applicable law and regulations including but not limited to industry codes
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 Establish processes and SOPs, covering all promotional/non-promotional activities including promotional/non-promotional materials, interactions with HCPs, grants, gifts and event.
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 Ensure compliance training for local organization.
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 Monitor the e-learning mandatory trainings.
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 Conduct compliance risk assessments.
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 Drive a strong culture of integrity, promoting ethical behaviour, speak‑up culture, and awareness of compliance expectations across the organization
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 Ensure document retention and archiving practices meet internal and external requirements for inspections and audits
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 Support investigations and incident management, including documentation, root cause analysis, and remediation actions in case of potential misconduct, breaches, or compliance concerns.
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 Perform monitoring and auditing activities, including spot checks, transactional reviews, event assessments, and sampling of high‑risk processes to ensure policy adherence
 
 
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 Legal Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Corporate Governance
 
 
 
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 Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance activities comply with local laws, regulatory requirements, and global Sandoz governance standards.
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 Maintain and update corporate documents (e.g., commercial registry records, signatory matrices, power of attorney structures).
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 Support coordination and preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, filings, regulatory submissions, and annual renewal requirements.
 
 
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 Contract Management
 
 
 
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 Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
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 Ensure contracts are aligned with global templates, approval workflows, and delegation of authority requirements.
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 Provide guidance on contract compliance, risks, and mitigation actions.
 
 
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 Legal Advisory Support
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice on matters affecting business operations, including regulatory law, commercial law, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, data protection, and competition law.
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 Advise internal teams on interpretation of local legislation, corporate policies, and global processes.
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 Collaborate with global and regional legal teams to ensure alignment with Sandoz legal standards and to implement new global requirements locally.
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 Support the business in responding to legal queries, risk assessments, product-related issues, and interactions with government authorities where required.
 
 
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 Key Performance Indicators
 
 
 
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 All local compliance standards established for the countries are aligned with local regulations/standards and company policies. Documentation of this alignment is available.
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 Local processes and SOPs for relevant policies are established and implemented
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 All associates are trained on legal and compliance related policies and SOPs.
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 Annual (e)-Training and (e)-Certification completion targets are reached
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 Compliance-related risk assessment conducted
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 Monitoring: self-assessment conducted and remediation plan developed (if necessary)
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 Contracting activities delivered on time with minimal legal risks and high adherence to global legal standards.
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 Corporate governance filings and documentation completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.
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 Quality and timeliness of legal support provided to the business.
 
 
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 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law degree from a recognized university.
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 Minimum 5 years of regional experience in legal and compliance roles.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
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 Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required, particularly in compliance-related roles.
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 Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, industry codes, anti‑bribery laws, and corporate governance principles.
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 Structured, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
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 Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor tasks and initiatives across different functions.
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 Ability to work cross‑functionally and support stakeholders in a matrix organization.
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 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to assess and manage risk.
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 Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex requirements in a clear and practical manner.
 
 
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 Skills
 
 
 
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 Business Networking.
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 Business Partners.
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 Calls Handling.
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 Contract Management.
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 Curiosity.
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 Decision Making Skills.
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 Finance.
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 Law (Legal System).
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 Litigation (Law).
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 Microsoft Office.
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 Proactivity.
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 Quality Control.
 
 
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 Languages
 
 
 
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 English &amp; Arabic
 
 
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 Why Sandoz?
 
 
 Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
 
 
 With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
 
 
 Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
 
 
 Join us!
 
 
 
 Commitment To Diversity &amp; Inclusion
 
 
 
 We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
 
 
 
 #Sandoz
 
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Legal & Compliance Counsel GCC

<div>About the role:<div>
We are looking for a pragmatic and detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support BYD&rsquo;s growing operations in Saudi Arabia. You will work closely with the regional legal team to manage distributor relations, ensure labor compliance, and navigate the local regulatory landscape. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
 
<ul><li>Distributor &amp; Commercial Support: Handle legal matters regarding Saudi distributors and review commercial agreements to protect company interests.</li><li>Corporate Operations: Participate in the day-to-day legal activities and operational management of BYD&rsquo;s Saudi subsidiaries.</li><li>Labor Relations &amp; Compliance: Manage employment contracts and ensure full compliance with KSA Labor Law through the Qiwa and Mudad platforms.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Data Privacy: Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters, specifically focusing on the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other compliance frameworks.</li><li>Regulatory Research: Monitor local legislative updates and provide clear interpretations of new policies and their impact on the business.</li></ul> 

Requirements and Competences: 
 
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university.</li><li>Experience: 2+ years of legal experience in a corporate in-house role or a law firm. Candidates with strong potential and a quick learning curve are encouraged to apply. Experience in the Automotive or High-Tech sectors is highly prefered.</li><li>Languages: Professional proficiency in English and Arabic (Must be able to draft/review documents and communicate with authorities in both languages).</li><li>Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of Saudi government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.) and basic KSA corporate/labor regulations.</li><li>Mobility: Saudi National or willing to relocate to and be stationed in Saudi Arabia.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualities: 
<ul><li>Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between regional legal requirements and local execution.</li></ul></div>
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team</div>

Senior Lawyer--Saudi Arabia

WEbook.com

<div>Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?
If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.
Role Overview:
Support the legal team with research, documentation, organizing, tracking, and basic operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries.</li><li>
File and organize contracts and legal documents.</li><li>
Assist in managing the legal database.</li><li>
Assist in contract tracking and lifecycle tasks.</li><li>
Support litigation preparation and document collection.</li><li>
Assist in regulatory filing preparation under supervision.</li><li>
Provide general administrative support.</li></ul> 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Law, Business, or related field.</li><li>
0-6 months of experience.</li></ul></div>

Legal Intern

HanmiGlobal Saudi

<div>HanmiGlobal Saudi is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contract Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements, and fostering successful relationships with contractors and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Prepare, review, and negotiate contract terms and conditions in alignment with company standards.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records of contracts and related correspondence.</li><li>
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure contract compliance.</li><li>
Monitor contract deadlines, deliverables, and financial milestones.</li><li>
Analyze contract risks and propose mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Resolve any contract-related disputes or issues promptly.</li><li>
Ensure all contracts adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.</li></ul>
Required Skills and Qualifications:<ul><li>
Proven experience as a Contract Administrator or in a similar role.</li><li>
Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.</li><li>
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office suite and contract management software.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li><li>
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related fields.</li><li>
Minimum of 12 years of experience in contract administration within the construction or engineering industry is preferred.</li><li>
Familiarity with Saudi Arabian contract regulations and standards is advantageous.</li><li>
Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.</li><li>
Saudi National preferred.</li></ul></div>

Contract Administrator

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