Job description

The Manager – Legal & Compliance role is responsible for managing contract compliance, legal operations, and regulatory remediation initiatives within KSA-regulated financial institutions, including banking and fintech environments. The position ensures that vendor and outsourcing agreements align with Saudi regulatory requirements, including SAMA Outsourcing Rules, Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) obligations, and National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) data governance expectations. The role involves reviewing and remediating vendor and outsourcing contracts to ensure inclusion of required regulatory provisions and compliance with KSA contract law. It includes leading contract remediation programs across large vendor portfolios, ensuring structured governance and alignment with regulatory frameworks. The role supports PDPL compliance by reviewing and governing data processing agreements in line with personal data protection requirements. It also involves developing and maintaining standardized outsourcing clause libraries and contract addenda to ensure consistent regulatory compliance across agreements. The Manager ensures that all contractual arrangements meet national cybersecurity, data governance, and outsourcing governance expectations while working within regulated financial environments in Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong experience in legal operations, contract compliance, and regulatory remediation programs, particularly within banking or fintech institutions operating under KSA regulatory frameworks.