Of Counsel - Healthcare Regulatory

Al Tamimi & Company – Of Counsel, Healthcare Regulatory

📍 On-site | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About the Role

We are seeking an Of Counsel – Healthcare Regulatory professional to lead and grow our Healthcare Regulatory practice in KSA. This senior position will play a pivotal role in advising clients, shaping regulatory frameworks, and driving business development initiatives across the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on healthcare regulatory frameworks, including drafting and reviewing laws, governance processes, policies, and standards.
• Provide advisory support on licensing, operational compliance, and regulatory enforcement.
• Prepare and implement policies and procedures for healthcare facilities.
• Draft and review commercial contracts for public and private sector projects, including PPPs.
• Support corporate structuring, M&A, and JV due diligence from a regulatory perspective.
• Advise on health data, privacy, and patient consent matters.
• Counsel clients in the life sciences and biotech sector, including pharmaceutical, medical device, and clinical trial regulatory matters.
• Represent healthcare clients in regulatory investigations and disciplinary matters (medical liability litigation handled separately).
• Lead matter strategy, oversight of juniors, timelines, quality control, and client engagement.
• Drive practice growth through BD, proposals, and participation in sector events and conferences.

Requirements & Personal Attributes

• Qualified lawyer with 10–15+ years PQE .
• Demonstrated experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory healthcare matters.
• Strong MENA and preferably KSA healthcare regulatory background.
• Proven ability to manage complex files and supervise teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the capability to grow a practice.
• Excellent communication and judgment skills.
• Fluent in English (Arabic preferred).

Relationships

External clients, regulators, and government bodies; internal collaboration with Heads of Department, Riyadh Office leadership, cross-practice teams, Business Development, Marketing, and Knowledge Management.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a Professional Organization is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential, and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.