Subject Matter Expert - Data Regulations & Licensing-3 Month Contract

Müller`s Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise and develop data policies in accordance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a strong background in regulatory consulting, with a proven track record of advising government entities. Competitive salary and benefits offered in an exciting work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data governance, policy advisory, or regulatory consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL and international data protection laws.
• Proven track record of working with governmental entities in KSA or GCC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine data product licensing frameworks.
• Draft and validate data-related policies and regulatory documents.
• Conduct stakeholder workshops and provide expert guidance.

Skills

Data governance

Regulatory consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

Education

Professional certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, etc.)

Job description

Mullers Solutions is seeking a highly experienced "Subject Matter Expert (SME)" in data product licensing, certifications, and policy/regulatory frameworks to support a strategic government initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The SME will play a critical role in advising, designing, and developing comprehensive data policies and regulations aligned with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), international data governance standards, and local certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine data product licensing frameworks and operating models.
• Draft, review, and validate data-related policies and regulatory documents.
• Align regulatory documentation with PDPL, SAMA, NCA, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Support design of certification roadmaps (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 27701).
• Conduct stakeholder workshops and provide expert guidance to the client’s policy and data governance teams.
• Benchmark against regional and global data protection standards.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in data governance, policy advisory, or regulatory consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL, international data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA), and certification frameworks.
• Proven track record of working with or advising government or public-sector entities in KSA or GCC.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 27001 LA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Arabic fluency is a plus

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Exciting projects and innovative work environment.