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Skyro

<div>
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skyro is seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 to support our fast-growing fintech operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in
 
 Riyadh
 
 , you will serve as the company&rsquo;s primary legal advisor in the market, partnering closely with our Global Legal team to guide the business through a dynamic regulatory landscape and ensure full compliance with Saudi laws,
 
 SAMA
 
 regulations, and other applicable frameworks. This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the future of financial services in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 In this role, you will provide day-to-day legal support across all business functions, offering clear, practical, and solutions-oriented advice to senior leadership and operational teams. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial, regulatory, and corporate documents while ensuring that our products, partnerships, and internal processes are aligned with the latest legal and regulatory requirements. As the legal guardian of our KSA operations, you will also oversee compliance with SAMA and NCA obligations, manage licensing and registration processes, support corporate governance activities, and ensure that internal policies and governance frameworks reflect both Saudi Companies Law and international best practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your work will extend across contract management, legal risk assessment, and regulatory interpretation, empowering the business to move with confidence and clarity. You will collaborate closely with external advisors, engage directly with regulators when necessary, and provide timely, well-researched guidance on emerging fintech regulations and sector developments. As the legal landscape evolves rapidly, your insights and expertise will help shape strategic decisions, mitigate risk, and support product innovation.
 
 
 
 
 
 To succeed in this role, you should bring a solid foundation in Saudi law with at least six years of relevant experience gained in fintech, banking, or financial services. You must be licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia, demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation abilities, and be fluent in both Arabic and English. Experience within multicultural or international environments will be highly valued, as you will work closely with stakeholders across multiple regions.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are a proactive, commercially minded legal professional ready to play a pivotal role in a high-growth fintech company, we would love to hear from you.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Takamol Holding

<div>
 
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
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 Basic understanding of:
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 Companies Law and commercial principles.
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 Contract structure and key clauses.
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 Governance and compliance concepts.
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 Legal research and case/regulation review.
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 Drafting clear, structured documents.
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 Document management and version control.
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 Bilingual drafting (Arabic/English).
 
 
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 Soft Skills
 
 
 
 
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 Strong attention to detail.
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 Willingness to learn and receive feedback.
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 Clear written communication.
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 Time management and task prioritization.
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 Professional conduct and confidentiality.
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 Teamwork and responsiveness.
 
 
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 Key Tasks &ndash; Junior Legal
 
 
 
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 Assist in drafting and reviewing standard legal documents using approved templates (NDAs, simple service agreements, legal letters).
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 Conduct legal research on Saudi laws and regulations and prepare short summaries.
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 Prepare first drafts of legal memos, correspondence, and internal notes.
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 Support contract administration, tracking, and version control.
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 Track governance approvals, signatures, and follow-up actions.
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect required inputs.
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 Follow up on execution, approvals, and document finalization.
 
 
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 Soft Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
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 Strong attention to detail.
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 Willingness to learn and receive feedback.
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 Clear written communication.
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 Time management and task prioritization.
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 Professional conduct and confidentiality.
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 Teamwork and responsiveness.
 
 
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 Key Tasks &ndash; Junior Legal
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in drafting and reviewing standard legal documents using approved templates (NDAs, simple service agreements, legal letters).
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct legal research on Saudi laws and regulations and prepare short summaries.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare first drafts of legal memos, correspondence, and internal notes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support contract administration, tracking, and version control.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track governance approvals, signatures, and follow-up actions.
 </li>
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect required inputs.
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 Follow up on execution, approvals, and document finalization.
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 </ul>
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Schneider Electric

<div>Job Description:<div></div><div> 
Within a demanding and fast-paced environment, the Legal Counsel &ndash; KSABYP provides hands-on legal support to the Saudi Arabia and KSABYP businesses. The role focuses on day-to-day commercial, contractual, regulatory, and governance matters, supporting business activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and Schneider Electric group standards.</div><div>
Acting as a key operational legal partner, the Legal Counsel works closely with the Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; KSABYP, contributing to the execution of legal matters, supporting projects and tenders, and assisting in the management of legal risks within the cluster.</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Legal &amp; Commercial Support</li><li><ul><li>
Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units and functional teams within the KSABYP cluster, with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Draft, review, negotiate, and support the execution of a broad range of commercial and project agreements, including:</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
 Sales and supply agreements</li><li>
 Services and maintenance contracts</li><li>
 EPC, subcontracting, consortium, and partnership agreements</li><li>
 Distribution, agency, and channel partner agreements</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>
Support project and tender activities (public and private), including bid documentation, contractual risk analysis, and contract execution.</li></ul></li><li>
Regulatory, Government &amp; Compliance</li><li><ul><li>
Support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia and the KSABYP cluster, including local content, licensing, and regulatory approvals.</li><li>
Assist in handling regulatory inquiries, audits, and interactions with local authorities, under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel.</li><li>
Support the implementation and monitoring of governance and compliance frameworks, in coordination with Compliance, Ethics, and Internal Control teams.</li><li>
Assist with corporate governance matters for local entities, including board processes, statutory documentation, and corporate records, with the support of company secretarial providers where applicable.</li></ul></li><li>
Risk Management &amp; Litigation Support</li></ul> 
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Identify and escalate legal and contractual risks in a timely manner to the Senior Legal Counsel.</li><li>
Support the management of pre-contentious and contentious matters, including coordination with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, employment, regulatory, or other disputes.</li><li>
Assist in monitoring external legal spend and ensuring efficient use of external resources, in line with group policies.</li><li>
Escalate material, legal, regulatory or reputational risks to Senior Legal Counsel in a timely manner.</li></ul></li><li>
Knowledge Sharing &amp; Legal Operations</li><li><ul><li>
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the KSABYP cluster and contribute to internal legal updates.</li><li>
Support legal awareness and training sessions for business and functional teams on key legal topics.</li><li>
Contribute to legal department initiatives, including process improvements, harmonisation of templates, and knowledge sharing.</li></ul></li></ul>
Qualifications:

Education<ul><li><ul><li>
Law degree (LLB or equivalent); admission to a bar or qualification as an attorney/advocate is an advantage.</li><li>
Additional qualification in international business law (LLM or equivalent) is a plus.</li></ul></li></ul>
Experience<ul><li><ul><li>
Minimum 6-8 years of professional legal experience in commercial and/or corporate law.</li><li>
Proven experience within an international company or law firm, preferably in the industrial, energy, infrastructure, or services sectors.</li><li>
Solid exposure to Saudi Arabia and the KSABYP cluster jurisdictions is highly desirable.</li><li>
Experience dealing with government or semi-government entities is a strong advantage.</li></ul></li><li>
Technical &amp; Professional Skills</li><li><ul><li>
Strong expertise in commercial contracts and transactional work.</li><li>
Solid understanding of regulatory, governance, and compliance environments in emerging markets.</li><li>
Ability to assess risks pragmatically and provide clear, business-oriented legal advice.</li><li>
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to operate with autonomy, while escalating matters appropriately.</li></ul></li><li>
Languages</li><li><ul><li>
Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.</li><li>
Knowledge of additional languages (French or relevant local languages) is a strong advantage.</li></ul></li><li>
Personal Qualities</li><li><ul><li>
High standards of integrity, rigor, and reliability.</li><li>
Strong sense of business partnership and pragmatism.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.</li><li>
Curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in complex and evolving environments.</li></ul></li></ul><div>
Reporting &amp; Organisation</div><ul><li><ul><li>
The Legal Counsel will be part of the KSABYP Legal team and reports directly to the Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; KSABYP Cluster.</li><li>
Occasional travel within the KSABYP cluster may be required.</li></ul></li></ul>
About Our Company:<div></div> 
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+13% organic growth 
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries 
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.</div><div></div><div> 
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and &lsquo;inclusion&rsquo; is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.</div><div> 
</div><div>At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here 
 
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Legal Counsel

Sahm Capital

<div>
 
 Job Objective:
 
 
 
 
 
 To lead the company's legal function by providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with Saudi laws and financial regulations, mitigating legal risks, and supporting business objectives through expert contract management, dispute resolution, and team leadership.
 
 
 
 
 
 Duties And Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 1.Develop and implement the company&rsquo;s overall legal strategy to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 2.Oversee the review and negotiation of complex customer agreements, strategic partnerships, and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with Saudi local laws and industry regulations.
 
 
 3.Act as a key advisor on Saudi legal and regulatory developments, providing strategic guidance to executive management on potential impacts and compliance measures.
 
 
 4.Lead the resolution of significant legal disputes, including managing litigation and arbitration cases, and collaborating with external legal counsel when necessary.
 
 
 5.Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across all business functions, creating frameworks and strategies to mitigate potential exposures.
 
 
 6.Provide expert legal advice to senior leadership and various departments, particularly on matters related to financial regulations, contracts, and corporate governance.
 
 
 7.Establish and lead a high-performing legal team, including hiring, mentoring, and managing junior legal officers and other legal professionals.
 
 
 8.Ensure company-wide compliance with financial and corporate regulations, working closely with the Compliance and Risk Management teams.
 
 
 9.Foster strong relationships with external regulatory bodies, legal counsel, and industry organizations to represent the company&rsquo;s legal interests effectively.
 
 
 10.Drive the development of internal legal policies, procedures, and frameworks to standardize legal operations and ensure best practices.
 
 
 11.To assist and coordinate with the Group Legal Department in aligning local legal activities with group requirements and facilitating cross-border legal arrangements
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree in Business Law from a reputable university. Master's degree in law or related field.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications And Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 1.Licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia, with a strong understanding of Saudi local law and regulations.
 
 
 2.Minimum of 6 years of experience in the legal field, with at least 3 years in a senior role within the financial sector.
 
 
 3.Strong ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering growth and ensuring effective collaboration.
 
 
 4.Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking skills to provide sound legal advice aligned with business goals.
 
 
 5.Outstanding negotiation and communication skills for handling high-level contracts and disputes.
 
 
 6.Expertise in Saudi financial regulations, corporate law, and compliance standards.
 
 
 7.Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
 
 
 8.Ability to navigate high-pressure situations and provide clear solutions under tight deadlines.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Officer

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Provide practical advice and counsel for all matters including, but not limited to, policy review and creation, employment issues, contract and procurement issue, corporate matters, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
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 Identify, analyze and report on important legislative and regulatory developments.
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 Provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits, and to prevent future ones.
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 Develop and recommend company policy and position on legal issues.
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 Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues.
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 Represent the company, as appropriate, in various legal proceedings both domestically and internationally.
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 Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
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 Write and administer complex vendor, merchant, bank, client, and employment contracts as needed.
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 Respond to government investigations and queries as the principal point of contact.
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 Manage external counsel and general litigation; provide input on the decision whether to send matters to outside counsel and assist in the oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
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 Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
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 Lead all Legal activities in the department and ensure the appropriate governance framework is in place to enable business objectives to be met and return on investment maximized.
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 Preparation and/or reviewing any correspondence that have a legal nature.
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 Provide legal advice as requested.
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 Propose appropriate recommendations on company polices, and ensure safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests and rights.
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 Protect the company against claims and lawsuits.
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 Manage team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department
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 People Management:
 
 
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 Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talents for their respective Department
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 Manage, guide and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with set policies and procedures
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 Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise the team and provide regular feedback on performance
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 Uphold a high-performance working environment and promote the Organization&rsquo;s Values
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</div>

Legal Manager

Lifera

<div>
 
 
 Area of Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Governance/Board Secretary Services: including but not limited to attending meetings with the General Legal Counsel, distribute meeting agendas and supporting documents, take meeting minutes, prepare resolutions, maintain and file records properly and ensure passed resolutions/recommendations are addressed, monitor deadlines (internal or statutory requirements), support the board for arranging logistics and travel arrangements, liaising with the Public Investment Fund on matters such as: (i) annual Board and Sub-Committee remuneration and allowances; (ii) quarterly reports; (iii) governance frameworks compliance; and (iv) address regular PIF portfolio company requirements.
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 Day-to-day legal services: including but not limited to legal research and analysis, document review and drafting, legal support to senior attorneys, contractual management by maintaining files, documents, monitoring deadlines, court dates and procedural requirements.
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 Educational Qualification:
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 4-6 years of experience in the same field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 
 Excellent drafting skills, legal research ability, knowledge of governance and general standard business acumen, ideally board secretary experience, fluent English and Arabic speaker.
 
</div>

Lucidya | لوسيديا

<div>
 Establishing the company's first dedicated Legal &amp; Compliance function. The successful candidate will build the Unit from the ground up, hiring and leading a team of specialists while establishing the governance frameworks, processes, and capabilities needed to support Lucidya's geographic expansion and enterprise growth ambitions.
 
 
 This role will provide strategic leadership and unification of Legal, Privacy, and GRC functions; serve as the principal advisor to the CEO on legal, regulatory, and compliance risk. Ensure Lucidya operates in full adherence to legal, regulatory, security, and contractual obligations while enabling growth, shortening enterprise sales cycles, and reducing organizational risk.
 
 
 Unit Leadership &amp; Strategy
 
 
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 Build and lead the Legal &amp; Compliance unit, including the underlying functions
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 Define and execute the Unit's strategy aligned with Lucidya's objective
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 Establish operating cadence, governance forums, and reporting mechanisms
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 Drive process excellence within Unit operations (contract turnaround, DDQ responses, policy management)
 
 
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 Legal &amp; Corporate Governance
 
 
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 Oversee all commercial contracting, ensuring appropriate risk allocation and legal protection
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 Approve contract playbooks, standard terms, and negotiation fallback positions
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 Sign material contracts, regulatory submissions, and formal legal correspondence
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 Oversee corporate governance including board materials, shareholder matters, and corporate records
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 Manage external counsel relationships for litigation, specialized matters, and regional expertise
 
 
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 </ul>
 Compliance &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Own company-wide compliance posture across legal, privacy, and regulatory domains
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 Accept, mitigate, or escalate enterprise risks per the risk appetite framework
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 Chair the Risk &amp; Compliance Committee; present quarterly updates to Executive team
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 Oversee regulatory mapping and compliance frameworks
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 Ensure audit readiness and manage certification programs
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 Oversee BCP / Disaster Recovery governance (framework, BIA, testing coordination)
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 Provide oversight of the Data Privacy Office and ensure regulatory compliance
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 Ensure privacy-by-design principles are embedded across operations
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 Oversee data governance, classification, and retention programs
 
 
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 Geographic Expansion
 
 
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 Lead legal &amp; compliance readiness for market entry into new jurisdictions (UAE, GCC, etc)
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 Oversee entity formation, corporate structuring, and local compliance requirements
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 Engage and manage local external counsel in new markets
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 Adapt contract playbooks and compliance artifacts for regional requirements
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution
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 Advanced degree (LLM, MBA) preferred but not required
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 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
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 Demonstrated experience in technology/SaaS industry strongly preferred
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 Experience building and leading legal/compliance teams (ideally from inception)
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 Track record of multi-jurisdictional operations
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 Familiarity with GCC regulatory environment; MENA experience highly valued
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 Strong knowledge of Saudi commercial law, corporate law, and regulatory landscape
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 Knowledge and understanding of data and security laws
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 Knowledge of corporate governance best practices
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 Familiarity with enterprise risk management and GRC frameworks
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 </ul>
</div>

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