Summary
NEOM is seeking a Technology & Cybersecurity Legal Counsel to advise on legal frameworks for technology deployment, data processing, privacy, and cybersecurity. The role includes reviewing digital programs and technology solutions, negotiating vendor and system integration contracts, monitoring regulatory developments, and supporting legal responses to cybersecurity incidents. Applicants need a law degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and authorization to practise law through the Saudi Bar Association or an equivalent recognized jurisdiction. Experience with KSA/GCC regulations and fluency in Arabic and English are required; a relevant privacy certification is preferred.
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--- Manage the execution of departmental plans and contribute operational insights to strategic and functional planning. Manage teams to ensure productivity, engagement, and alignment with divisional culture and values. Manage the allocation of resources including people, budget, and tools to optimize efficiency and support strategic priorities. Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and processes to enhance performance and compliance. Manage operational delivery while ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and transformation initiatives. Manage performance tracking, reporting, and corrective actions to achieve departmental KPIs and inform leadership decisions. Manage collaboration with internal functions and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and resolve cross-functional challenges. Manage the supervision, coaching, and development of managers and individual contributors to build capability and succession readiness. Manage compliance with internal controls, quality standards, and risk management protocols to safeguard operations and reputation. Manage the adoption and integration of digital tools, data systems, and innovative solutions to drive operational excellence. Manage internal communications to ensure clarity of goals, expectations, and progress, fostering transparency and trust. Oversee legal frameworks governing technology deployment and data processing to ensure compliance with applicable data protection and cybersecurity regulations. Establish enforceable legal safeguards that define accountability for cybersecurity exposure across digital initiatives. Review digital program designs to ensure early incorporation of data governance, privacy, and security requirements. Translate complex technology and cybersecurity regulations into actionable guidance for operational and technical teams. Monitor regulatory developments in data protection and cybersecurity to assess risk implications for NEOM's digital operations. Oversee legal due diligence on technology solutions to identify structural weaknesses, data vulnerabilities, or contract misalignments. Guide legal positions for vendor contracts, system integrations, and digital transformations to ensure enforceable obligations and remedies. Coordinate with IP teams to prevent unintended transfer of proprietary rights or exposure from technology usage. Support legal responses to cybersecurity incidents by assessing exposure and recommending corrective actions. Identify recurring digital compliance issues and propose improvements to strengthen NEOM's technology legal frameworks. --- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or Sharia & Law; Master's Degree (LLM) in Technology Law, Data Protection Law, or Cybersecurity Law is preferred 10 years of experience in a relevant field Licensed to practice law with the Saudi Bar Association (or equivalent recognized jurisdiction) Proven experience in technology, data protection, and cybersecurity legal matters within KSA/GCC Strong working knowledge of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations, SDAIA/NDMO data standards, NCA Essential and Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (ECC/CCC), CST cloud regulations, and the Anti-Cyber Crime Law Experience drafting and negotiating technology, cloud, SaaS, and system integration contracts Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) Privacy certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent is preferred | | Proficiency Level | TBD | TBD Technical | TBD | TBD Disclaimer This job description outlines the general scope of the role and is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties as needed. --- SIGN-OFF ---