Research & Development Manager

Overview:
The Principal Legal Specialist focuses on commercial technology transactions, advising internal clients on a broad range of legal matters across the technology and telecommunications industries. This includes SaaS arrangements (acting for both vendor and purchaser), reseller contracts, strategic partnerships, product and intellectual property development, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, industrial IoT, connectivity, and related technology matters. The legal team manages legal and corporate governance matters for the Aramco Digital group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on a wide spectrum of technology and telecommunications matters for Aramco Digital and its affiliates.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including: SaaS agreements (vendor and purchaser side), cloud services agreements, customer services agreements for technology, cybersecurity, and connectivity services, reseller agreements, strategic partnership agreements, IP development and licensing arrangements, procurement agreements, NDAs and MoUs.
• Provide legal support in relation to: AI solutions, industrial IoT, telecommunications and satellite connectivity, cybersecurity, and platform and product development, operation, and orchestration.
• Identify and assess data privacy, data security, export control, and international trade compliance issues, and coordinate with subject matter experts as required.
• Advise on internal policies and governance frameworks.
• Support entity governance and board secretarial matters.
• Provide legal training and guidance to company personnel.
• Deliver general corporate and commercial legal advisory support as required.
• Provide concise, practical, and business-focused advice to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
- Currently licensed, admitted to practice, and in good standing in a common law jurisdiction (*, United Kingdom or United States).

Experience:
- 6- 10 years of experience in a strong TMT-focused law firm and/or a large technology or telecommunications corporation.
- Technology and telecommunications sector experience, including Technology services, AI solutions, Telecoms and satellite connectivity, cybersecurity, platform and product development, operation, and orchestration.
- Extensive experience negotiating: SaaS and cloud agreements, Technology services agreements, reseller and strategic partnership agreements, IP development and licensing arrangements, procurement contracts, and NDAs and MoUs.
- General corporate law experience.
- Prior experience in entity governance and board secretarial matters.
- Knowledge and experience of applicable regulatory regimes in Saudi Arabia is preferred, including the Personal Data Protection Law, Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework, AI Ethics & Principles and applicable technology, telecommunications and security laws (including those of NCA, SDAIA, CST, and HCIS).

Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to identify privacy, security, export control, and trade compliance risks.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to provide clear and concise advice to internal clients.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Join BASF as a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director!

At BASF, we are committed to creating chemistry for a sustainable future. As a key player in the world's leading chemical company, this role will offer you the chance to provide executive and administrative support to the Managing Director while managing communication and coordination for ongoing projects.

What You Can Expect:

• Executive & Administrative Support: Manage the MD’s schedule, organize meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• Office Coordination & Business Reporting: Support regional office activities and prepare internal reports.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate communications with headquarters, regional offices, and key partners.
• Meetings, Events & Executive Logistics: Organize management meetings and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Coordination: Assist in compliance activities and document management.
• Cross-Functional & Operational Coordination: Liaise with internal departments to follow up on MD priorities.

What You Offer:

• Bachelor in Administration or Commercial training.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English (Arabic is beneficial).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in a similar role is a must.

Join us and be a part of a diverse team that values inclusion and equal opportunities! Explore your potential and advance your career at BASF.

Join ALTEC Energy as a Strategic HR Manager!
ALTEC Energy is a leader in Renewable Energy, committed to delivering world-class engineering solutions driven by innovation. As we expand in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, we seek an experienced HR professional to enhance our organizational development and align our HR practices across multiple business units.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and implement unified HR policies and organizational structures.
• Lead strategic talent acquisition for both technical and managerial positions.
• Establish performance management and compensation frameworks across our entities.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and facilitate change management during our corporate growth.

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of HR Management experience, particularly in Holding Companies or multi-subsidiary contexts.
• Startup mindset with a background in establishing HR functions from the ground up.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and organizational development strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Engineering Management; MBA or relevant certifications are highly preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.