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Novartis

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary
</b></h3><div>The Legal Counsel, GCC plays a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape across the GCC region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and business&mdash;advising on legal rights and obligations, conducting in-depth legal research, drafting, and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and managing disputes and litigation. The role offers a dynamic platform to influence strategic decisions and contribute to the organization&rsquo;s success in a fast-evolving regional market. The individual will provide cross-functional collaboration and work closely with different stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks. They will also provide Employment Law support and advise on employment matters, ensure documentation compliance, and support nationalization efforts.<br>
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#LI-Onsite</div>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h3><div><p><b>Job Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>
Legal Business Partnering</b>: Provide timely legal advice to cross-functional teams in the GCC on contracts, corporate matters, partnerships, procurement, regulatory issues, and clinical initiatives.</li><li><b>
Operational Legal Support</b>: Collaborate with GCC entities, Swiss NPhS teams, and external partners to address legal needs in business operations.</li><li><b>
Strategic Legal Initiatives</b>: Partner with GCC legal teams on regional projects such as product launches, patient programs, BD&amp;L, digital initiatives, PPPs, and strategic partnerships.</li><li><b>
Initiative Ownership</b>: Independently lead legal projects assigned by the Regional Head.</li><li><b>
Corporate Governance</b>: Maintain accurate corporate records for GCC legal entities and ensure timely issuance and renewal of required documents.</li><li><b>
Legal Repository Management</b>: Maintain updated repositories of key agreements, legal opinions, and laws to ensure accessibility and compliance.</li><li><b>
Template Management</b>: Keep standard legal templates current and aligned with policies and laws; provide regular updates and training to stakeholders.</li><li><b>
IP Support</b>: Assist with IP-related matters in coordination with global IP attorneys and country lawyers.</li><li><b>
Contract Management Optimization</b>: Streamline contract processes and templates across GCC and META to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li><b>
Digital Legal Tools</b>: Support implementation of digital platforms to enhance legal operations and knowledge sharing.</li><li><b>
Compliance Collaboration</b>: Work closely with ERC to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Minimum Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) is required; a master&rsquo;s degree (LLM) is highly preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Pharmaceutical Regulatory knowledge is highly preferrable</li><li>
Bilingual Legal Expertise: Fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents in both languages.</li><li>
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external counsel, and regulatory bodies, providing clear, business-oriented legal advice.</li></ul></div>
</div><div><div><p><b>Why Novartis:</b> Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients&rsquo; lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture</p><p><b>
Join our Novartis Network:</b> Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network</p><p><b>
Benefits and Rewards:</b> Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we&rsquo;ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards</p></div></div></div>
<br><div><div>Division
<div>Legal
</div></div><div>Business Unit
<div>Legal
</div></div><div>Location
<div>Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div>Site
<div>Riyadh
</div></div><div>Company / Legal Entity
<div>SA03 (FCRS = SA003) Novartis Regional Headquarters Company
</div></div><div>Functional Area
<div>Legal &amp; Intellectual Property &amp; Compl.
</div></div><div>Job Type
<div>Full time
</div></div><div>Employment Type
<div>Regular
</div></div><div>Shift Work
<div>No</div></div><div><br>
</div><div><p>Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.</p></div></div><div></div>

Legal Counsel GCC

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  Summary
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 The Legal Counsel, GCC plays a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape across the GCC region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and business&mdash;advising on legal rights and obligations, conducting in-depth legal research, drafting, and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and managing disputes and litigation. The role offers a dynamic platform to influence strategic decisions and contribute to the organization&rsquo;s success in a fast-evolving regional market. The individual will provide cross-functional collaboration and work closely with different stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks. They will also provide Employment Law support and advise on employment matters, ensure documentation compliance, and support nationalization efforts.
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  About The Role
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  Job Responsibilities
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   Legal Business Partnering: Provide timely legal advice to cross-functional teams in the GCC on contracts, corporate matters, partnerships, procurement, regulatory issues, and clinical initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Operational Legal Support: Collaborate with GCC entities, Swiss NPhS teams, and external partners to address legal needs in business operations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strategic Legal Initiatives: Partner with GCC legal teams on regional projects such as product launches, patient programs, BD&amp;L, digital initiatives, PPPs, and strategic partnerships.
  </li>
  <li>
   Initiative Ownership: Independently lead legal projects assigned by the Regional Head.
  </li>
  <li>
   Corporate Governance: Maintain accurate corporate records for GCC legal entities and ensure timely issuance and renewal of required documents.
  </li>
  <li>
   Legal Repository Management: Maintain updated repositories of key agreements, legal opinions, and laws to ensure accessibility and compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Template Management: Keep standard legal templates current and aligned with policies and laws; provide regular updates and training to stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   IP Support: Assist with IP-related matters in coordination with global IP attorneys and country lawyers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contract Management Optimization: Streamline contract processes and templates across GCC and META to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Digital Legal Tools: Support implementation of digital platforms to enhance legal operations and knowledge sharing.
  </li>
  <li>
   Compliance Collaboration: Work closely with ERC to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Minimum Requirements
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 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) is required; a master&rsquo;s degree (LLM) is highly preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Pharmaceutical Regulatory knowledge is highly preferrable
  </li>
  <li>
   Bilingual Legal Expertise: Fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents in both languages.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external counsel, and regulatory bodies, providing clear, business-oriented legal advice.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Why Novartis:
 </strong>
 Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients&rsquo; lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Join our Novartis Network:
 </strong>
 Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Benefits and Rewards:
 </strong>
 Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we&rsquo;ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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</div>


BOSS Energy Consulting

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   Compliance Manager
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   <u>
    Role Overview
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  We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Manager with a strong legal foundation to oversee our contractual and regulatory obligations across the GCC and globally. This role is ideal for someone with a legal and/or contract management background who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-border business environment.
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    Key Responsibilities
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   Manage and monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE (internationally if required)
  </li>
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   Review, draft, and maintain legal documents including NDAs, MOUs, service agreements, and contracts
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure proper execution and storage of contracts and legal documentation across departments
  </li>
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   Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure legal alignment
  </li>
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   Develop and implement compliance checklists and workflows for project teams
  </li>
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   Conduct periodic audits of legal documentation and advise on risk mitigation strategies
  </li>
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   Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contract handling and compliance best practices
  </li>
  <li>
   Stay up-to-date with evolving energy regulations, commercial laws, and environmental standards in both countries
  </li>
 </ul>
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   <u>
    Qualifications
   </u>
  </strong>
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, contract management, or legal operations
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with commercial law, energy regulations, and cross-border legal frameworks in the GCC
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong organizational and communication skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multicultural teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage
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 </ul>
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Compliance Manager

Hays

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  <strong>
   Your new company
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  A global organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to lead legal operations in Saudi Arabia and provide support across the broader GCC region.
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  <strong>
   Your new role
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  This high-impact role requires strong expertise in contract negotiation, legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and public sector engagement, with a deep understanding of the Saudi legal and governmental landscape. The successful candidate will deliver strategic legal advice, manage risk, and support the company&rsquo;s growth and integrity in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
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  Reports to the regional legal leadership and collaborates with executive management across business units.
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   Responsibilities
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   Provide timely, strategic, and actionable legal advice to management and departments across a wide range of legal matters.
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   Represent the company in key interactions and negotiations with ministries, municipalities, and other regulatory or governmental authorities.
  </li>
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   Conduct legal research and support strategic initiatives, business transactions, and cross-sector partnerships.
  </li>
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   Respond to day-to-day legal queries, including documentation and clarifications on local legal requirements.
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   Act as the main point of contact with external counsel in Saudi Arabia.
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   Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts (government, commercial, vendor).
  </li>
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   Maintain and update standard contract templates in coordination with business units.
  </li>
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   Ensure all agreements align with company policies and Saudi legal standards, mitigating legal and operational risks.
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   Monitor and ensure compliance with internal policies, Saudi laws, industry regulations, and relevant international standards.
  </li>
 </ul>
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   What you'll need to succeed
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or Shariah); Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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   Valid license to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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   Native or fluent Arabic and English.
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   A minimum 5 years of experience, ideally within international law firms and/or multinational corporate legal departments.
  </li>
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   Proven expertise in government contracts and navigating Saudi regulatory frameworks.
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  <li>
   In-depth knowledge of corporate and contract law, public procurement, and compliance requirements in the Kingdom.
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 </ul>
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   What you'll get in return
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   Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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   Includes opportunities for periodic travel.
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 </ul>
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</div>


Legal Counsel

Tamara

<div>
 <strong>
  About Us
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 Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app on earth. The company serves millions of users in the region and partners with leading global and regional brands such as Apple, SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA and Amazon, as well as small and medium businesses.
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 <br/>
 Tamara is Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others. The company operates from its headquarters in Riyadh, with additional regional and global support offices.
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 <strong>
  About The Role
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 We are seeking a
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  Legal Counsel
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 with 3-4 years of experience to join our dynamic in-house Legal team.
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 In this role, you will serve as a key legal advisor to our business, navigating new and complex legal issues, and providing strategic counsel that supports our company's rapid growth and innovation.
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 This is an excellent opportunity for a rising star who thrives on solving new challenges in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
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 You will be at the forefront of the financial technology transformation in KSA and the region, play a critical role in shaping our business and managing its growth globally, and work in a high-impact role with a collaborative and supportive team.
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 Your Responsibilities
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 <ul>
  <li>
   Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, as well as support on development of template contracts based on business needs.
  </li>
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   Conduct thorough legal research and provide clear, concise advice to internal business stakeholders on a variety of legal and regulatory issues.
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   Work closely with internal departments such including product, engineering, finance, and sales to provide timely and practical legal guidance that helps achieve business goals.
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   Support the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights.
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  <li>
   Support the incorporation and managing corporate affairs of the Group.
  </li>
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   Support senior legal team members on strategic transactions, managing legal disputes, and business inquiries.
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Your Expertise
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  <li>
   Bachelor's degree in law.
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   3-4 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years training and/or working in private practice.
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   Able to think strategically and provide legal advice that aligns with the company's business objectives.
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   Is highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive to solving problems, and willing to learn.
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   Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
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 </ul>
</div>


NEOM

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  <strong>
   ROLE OVERVIEW
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  We are searching for a Legal Manager to support the Senior Vice President for Legal affairs. The role will require legal support on all regulatory, government affairs, foreign investment, litigation, compliance related projects and matters. This will include providing legal support on regulatory issues on corporate &amp; financial transactions. The role requires basic understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework, the ability to learn novel areas of law, handle multiple and complex matters and work with multi-jurisdictional teams comprised of internal and external counsel.
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   ROLE COMPETENCIES &amp; ACTIVITIES
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   Experience with project management
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   Ability to build relationships with the business to become a trusted advisor
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   Provide advice and support to legal senior management and line manager in respect of regulatory, government, and M&amp;A/ Transactions matters and projects.
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   Work effectively with government authorities, regulators and outside counsel, serving as the primary internal liaison on all regulatory and governmental matters.
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   Analyze and communicate external legal advice with respect to any regulatory or government related queries.
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   Conduct legal research into various regulatory issues and government regulations.
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   Take the lead on various legal and commercial projects and the related documents, reviews, and discussions.
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   Advise on regulatory environment and approval processes, competition/ antitrust, foreign investment and other regulatory aspects and disputes matters.
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   Assist and support others within the Legal Department and the commercial businesses by providing advice, training and/or guidance on regulatory related matters.
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   Liaise with multiple stakeholders to address day-to-day legal issues and resolve them quickly and effectively and provide legal advice to the business
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Culture and Values
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   Embrace NEOM&rsquo;s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
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   Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM&rsquo;s Code of Conduct.
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   Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM&rsquo;s Values and Code of Conduct.
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   Adhere to NEOM&rsquo;s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.
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 </ul>
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   EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATIONS
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   Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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   7+ years od experience in similar field
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   7+ experience PQE
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   Relevant technical expertise and law firm or in-house experience.
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   Experience in advising on regulatory matters, including government affairs, compliance and investigations matters.
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   Experience in all aspects of regulatory notifications, merger filings, government applications, and dealing with KSA regulatory authorities.
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   Experience in advising on commercial agreements, policy documents, related documentation and day-to-day legal issues.
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   Excellent drafting skills.
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   Exceptional written and verbal communication in English and Arabic languages and critical thinking skills.
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   Ability to influence and collaborate with members of the legal team and business partners.
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   Strong analytical skills, solutions oriented and with a practical approach.
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   Self-directed with strong initiative, organizational skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
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   Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
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   High level of emotional intelligence and diplomacy.
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   Strong managerial and project management skills.
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   Saudi or GCC experience is a plus.
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 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Qualifications
  </strong>
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   Bachelor degree in Law or relavent field
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   Relevant Professional Memberships/Accreditation.
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   New York Bord is a plus.
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   Fluent in both Arabic &amp; English languages.
  </li>
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</div>


Legal Manager - Government & Special Affairs

Foreground LLC

<p><b>Foreground is partnering with a global events company to recruit a logistics-savvy, systems-oriented, and execution-obsessed</b><b> Head of Operations</b>, based in Riyadh. This is a mission-critical role that ensures the operational foundation is set up to support large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia, balancing agility with compliance, and creativity with structure.</p><p>Reporting to the Country Director and collaborating with Finance, Production, HR, and Legal, the Head of Operations will oversee resourcing, vendor contracts, local licensing, supply chain processes, and internal SOP development.</p> Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Set up and manage the operational infrastructure for the agency in Saudi Arabia, including staffing models, office logistics, vendor frameworks, and resourcing plans.</li><li>Oversee procurement, logistics, warehousing, transport, and on-site coordination across all live projects.</li><li>Build internal processes, templates, and reporting tools that support visibility, cost control, and operational excellence.</li><li>Manage relationships with legal counsel, PROs, and government entities to ensure permits, visas, and regulatory matters are in order.</li><li>Collaborate closely with project managers and production teams to ensure seamless event delivery from brief to breakdown.</li><li>Lead crisis response planning and real-time issue resolution for operational challenges.</li></ul> Ideal Profile <ul><li>12+ years in events operations, project logistics, or agency operations in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.</li><li>Proven track record in managing multi-supplier ecosystems, event logistics planning, and high-volume delivery environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of KSA regulations, event permitting, labor laws, and compliance protocols.</li><li>Bilingual preferred, fluent in English and Arabic</li></ul> Required Skills <ul><li>Licensing</li><li>Compliance</li><li>Operations</li><li>Creativity</li><li>Logistics</li><li>Operational Excellence</li><li>Cost Control</li><li>Templates</li><li>Arabic</li><li>Supply</li><li>Government Infrastructure</li><li>Procurement</li><li>Regulations</li><li>Finance</li><li>Planning</li><li>English</li></ul>

Head of Operations (EHO001)

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