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

Müller's Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a talented team

Innovative work environment

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in data product licensing and regulatory frameworks. The SME will advise on comprehensive data policies aligned with Saudi PDPL and international standards. Responsibilities include developing licensing frameworks, drafting regulatory documents, and conducting stakeholder workshops. Candidates with 8+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of data governance laws, and professional certifications are preferred. Join a talented team with competitive salary and benefits.

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 government entities in KSA or GCC.
• Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 27001 LA or equivalent are desirable.
• Arabic fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine data product licensing frameworks and operating models.
• Draft, review, and validate data-related policies and regulatory documents.
• Conduct stakeholder workshops and provide guidance to policy teams.
• 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.

Skills

Data governance consulting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

PDPL knowledge

Education

Relevant professional certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 27001 LA)

CIPM

ISO 27001 LA

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

Benefits

Why Join Us: Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Exciting projects and innovative work environment.