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Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Associate General Counsel at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance across the company's various projects and subsidiaries, including Qiddiya Park Operations LLC&mdash;which oversees the development of major entertainment projects such as Six Flags Theme Park and Aquarabia Water Park.
This role requires a skilled legal professional with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and infrastructure law, especially within the leisure and IT sectors focusing on consumer-facing products and systems. The Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with multiple departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of transactional and operational matters, managing external counsel relationships, overseeing dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to the overall legal strategy to safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide timely, accurate legal advice and support to internal teams and subsidiaries.</li><li>
Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks and processes that protect company assets and ensure compliance.</li><li>
Lead negotiation and management of contracts and other legal transactions.</li><li>
Oversee claims and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) is required; advanced degree (LL.M or Juris Doctor) preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in entertainment, infrastructure, or related sectors.</li><li>
Admission to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred; admission in a common law jurisdiction is a plus.</li><li>
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English highly desirable.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Legal Counsel II

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Regulatory and Employee Advisory to join our dynamic legal team. This role will focus on providing expert legal guidance related to regulatory compliance and employment matters, ensuring that the company operates within the framework of applicable laws and best practices in human resources. 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide strategic legal advice on labor laws, employment regulations, and regulatory requirements affecting the company&rsquo;s operations.</li><li>
Draft, review, and advise on employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international labor laws.</li><li>
Support management in resolving complex employee relations issues, disputes, and disciplinary matters.</li><li>
Stay abreast of legal developments in labor and employment law and assess their impact on the company.</li><li>
Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure legal risks are managed effectively across employee lifecycle processes.</li><li>
Represent the company in regulatory matters related to employment and liaise with governmental authorities as required.</li><li>
Conduct training and workshops for management and employees to raise awareness on regulatory compliance and employment best practices.</li><li>
Mentor junior legal staff and promote a culture of legal excellence within the team.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification with admission to practice law.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience specializing in regulatory and employment law, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal environment.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and regulatory compliance in relevant jurisdictions.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage complex employee relations and regulatory compliance issues.</li><li>
Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills in employment and regulatory matters.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English.</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring and guiding junior legal team members.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment handling multiple priorities.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 The Associate General Counsel at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance across the company's various projects and subsidiaries, including Qiddiya Park Operations LLC&mdash;which oversees the development of major entertainment projects such as Six Flags Theme Park and Aquarabia Water Park.
 
 
 This role requires a skilled legal professional with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and infrastructure law, especially within the leisure and IT sectors focusing on consumer-facing products and systems. The Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with multiple departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of transactional and operational matters, managing external counsel relationships, overseeing dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to the overall legal strategy to safeguard the company's interests.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide timely, accurate legal advice and support to internal teams and subsidiaries
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks and processes that protect company assets and ensure compliance
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead negotiation and management of contracts and other legal transactions
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee claims and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) is required; advanced degree (LL.M or Juris Doctor) preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in entertainment, infrastructure, or related sectors
 </li>
 <li>
 Admission to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred; admission in a common law jurisdiction is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English highly desirable
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Comprehensive benefits package
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Deloitte

<div>
 
 About Deloitte
 
 : When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training &amp; Development Excellence Award.
 
 
 
 Our Purpose
 
 
 
 Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most&mdash;for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.
 
 
 Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
 
 
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 Lead the way
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 Serve with integrity
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 Take care of each other
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 Foster inclusion
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 Collaborate for measurable impact
 
 
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 The Quality, Risk, Security (QRS) Department is handling matters pertaining to Compliance; Regulatory; Anti-Money Laundering (AML); Ethics; Anti-Corruption; Independence and Risk Management for the entire Deloitte Middle East &amp; Cyprus region. This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the Deloitte network, broadening your knowledge and building your competencies and skills.
 
 
 During Your Tenure As a Senior Manager - Legal Counsel, You Will Demonstrate And Develop Your Capabilities In The Following Areas
 
 
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 Supporting the General Counsel (the Contentious Matters Leader) in the management of Contentious Matters portfolio.
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 Acting as the first point of contact for queries and escalations from Contentious Matters team members.
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 Overseeing the entire Deloitte Middle East Contentious Matters portfolio across 16 countries and approximately 20 jurisdictions.
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 Issuing clear and detailed instructions to external counsel.
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 Formulating case strategies, both procedural and substantive.
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 Preparing reports and updates for the General Counsel.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Leadership Capabilities
 
 
 
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 Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
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 Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
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 Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
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 Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
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 Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Undergraduate degree in Law or a related field from a reputable university.
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 Qualified common law practitioner with a minimum of 12 years&rsquo; post-admission/qualification experience in common law, dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. Civil law experience is an advantage.
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 Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in demanding situations and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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 Excellent communicator, especially skilled in written English, with strong verbal abilities. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
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 Competent in using digital tools and software.
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 </ul>
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Senior Manager - Legal Counsel | QRS | Contentious Matters

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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 </ul>
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 Languages
 
 
 
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 English &amp; Arabic
 
 
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 </ul>
 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
 
</div>

Legal & Compliance Counsel GCC

Aventus

<div>
 
 
 Real Estate Associate Lawyer with c 3- 5 PQE, sought to join Leading Global / Elite Law Firm in Riyadh.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I'm currently working with a leading international law firm that is looking to hire a talented
 
 Real Estate Associate
 
 to join its growing Riyadh office.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the region's premier real estate practices, advising sovereign wealth funds, government entities, institutional investors, developers, investment funds, family offices and multinational corporates on many of the GCC's most significant and complex real estate transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 The team advises across the full spectrum of real estate matters, including:
 
 
 &bull; Real estate acquisitions and disposals
 
 
 &bull; Mixed-use, hospitality, residential, industrial and logistics developments
 
 
 &bull; Joint ventures and strategic investment structures
 
 
 &bull; Real estate private equity and institutional investments
 
 
 &bull; Development projects and construction-related transactions
 
 
 &bull; Commercial leasing and asset management
 
 
 &bull; Real estate finance and structured finance
 
 
 &bull; Corporate real estate and portfolio transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 You'll work closely with a highly regarded regional team on landmark Vision 2030 projects and cross-border transactions across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, offering exceptional exposure to some of the region's most high-profile developments.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have
 
 3&ndash;5 years' post-qualification experience
 
 gained at a leading international or top-tier regional law firm, with strong experience in commercial real estate, investment transactions, development projects, real estate finance or broader corporate real estate matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Saudi Arabian or GCC National qualified lawyers are strongly preferred.
 
 Previous experience advising on Saudi Arabian or GCC real estate matters is essential at a Legal 500 Ranked Law Firm.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to build a long-term career within a market-leading international platform at the forefront of the region's evolving real estate sector.
 
 
 
 
 
 Market leading package on offer to attract a high calibre candidate for a Legal 500 law firm.
 
</div>

Real Estate Associate Lawyer | Riyadh | Leading Global / Elite  Law Firm

MENA Consultant

<div>Location: Riyadh, KSA. 
Working Arrangement: on-site. 
Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic &amp; English (written and spoken). 
Nationalities: Saudi nationals. 


We are seeking a Saudi National PDPL Senior Consultant to support the implementation, operationalization, and ongoing compliance of Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) within the organization for a 4-month project. The role will focus on maintaining privacy controls, monitoring compliance, supporting privacy operations, and collaborating with business, legal, IT, and data governance teams to ensure alignment with SDAIA guidance and regulatory requirements.

<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Requirements</h2>
<ul><li>Saudi National.</li>
<li>Proven experience implementing and supporting Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) requirements.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience maintaining Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).</li>
<li>Experience supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Other Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple compliance activities simultaneously.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul><li>Support the implementation and operationalization of PDPL requirements across the organization.</li>
<li>Monitor ongoing compliance with PDPL regulations and SDAIA guidance.</li>
<li>Maintain privacy controls, policies, procedures, and operational documentation.</li>
<li>Manage and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).</li>
<li>Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and other privacy compliance assessments.</li>
<li>Coordinate the handling of data subject rights requests and privacy-related incidents.</li>
<li>Monitor data classification and data protection controls to ensure regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with business, legal, IT, and data governance teams to implement privacy requirements and enhancements.</li>
<li>Prepare compliance reports, audit artifacts, and regulatory documentation to demonstrate compliance readiness.</li>
<li>Identify privacy risks and recommend corrective actions to strengthen the organization's privacy program.</li></ul> 


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