Chief Legal, Risk & Privacy Officer

Lucidya; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucidya is seeking a hands-on Head of Legal & Compliance to build and lead a lean function across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia. You will own governance, risk, data privacy, and regulatory affairs, partner with the executive team and external counsel, and drive M&A readiness and regulatory compliance.

You’ll establish policies, manage certifications like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and ensure PDPL/GDPR alignment while enabling business growth and strategic investments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in tech/SaaS or regulated environments.
• Proven track record leading a legal/compliance function with strong governance.
• Experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2 or equivalent, and data privacy regimes.
• Demonstrated M&A/diligence and regulatory affairs exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the legal and compliance strategy for Lucidya in the GCC.
• Streamline contracting with templates, playbooks, and governance processes.
• Manage GRC program ensuring audits and certifications stay up-to-date.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for PDPL, GDPR alignment and privacy-by-design.
• Lead corporate legal matters including governance, M&A, and capital markets readiness.

Skills

Legal leadership

Regulatory affairs

Governance

Contract negotiation

M&A experience

Data privacy

English fluency

Education

Law degree (LL.B./LL.M.)

Tools

External counsel management

Job description

Lucidya is seeking a hands-on Head of Legal & Compliance to build and lead a lean function across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia. You will own governance, risk, data privacy, and regulatory affairs, partner with the executive team and external counsel, and drive M&A readiness and regulatory compliance.

You’ll establish policies, manage certifications like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and ensure PDPL/GDPR alignment while enabling business growth and strategic investments.