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Sandoz

<div>Job Description Summary
<ul><li>To provide effective legal counsel to assigned business functions or teams within a country / BF/BU or Corporate function, acting as a legal advisor and business partner, negotiating contracts, managing litigation and providing counselling on substantive area legal issues. To act independently in complex legal matters and transactions; for example Licensing and Divestment.
</li></ul>Job Description
Major accountabilities:
<ul><li>Act as a business partner in all activities relating to the contractual negotiations and company&rsquo;s statutory obligations by substantiating recommendations and providing legal advice and assistance to the senior legal counsels/Head Legal.
</li><li>Draft basic transactions and contracts independently.
</li><li>Advise on, and assists management decision-making regarding, contract and other risks relating to business activities and provides potential solutions therefor.
</li><li>Manage disputes and litigation and/or investigations.
</li><li>Manage relationships and monitors the work of outside counsel and legal experts.
</li><li>Manage and support activities regarding compliance issues, such as anti-trust and regulatory.
</li><li>Partner and liaise with external local counsels.
</li><li>Participate in the development, recommendation and implementation of legal policies, procedures and guidelines.
</li><li>Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
 </li><li>Key performance indicators:
</li>Case assessment quality combined with budgeting for own cases -Quality of reporting and communication -Impact on and perception of the overall status of the Practice (pulse check) 
<li>
 
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements: 
 
Work Experience:
<ul><li>Functional Breadth.
</li><li>Accountability.
</li><li>Ambiguity.
</li><li>Industry/ Business Exposure.
</li><li>Project Management.
</li>Operations Management and Execution. 
<li>
</li></ul>Skills :
<ul><li>Business Networking.
</li><li>Business Partners.
</li><li>Calls Handling.
</li><li>Contract Management.
</li><li>Curiosity.
</li><li>Decision Making Skills.
</li><li>Finance.
</li><li>Law (Legal System).
</li><li>Litigation (Law).
</li><li>Microsoft Office.
</li><li>Proactivity.
</li>Quality Control. 
<li>
 
</li></ul>Languages :
<ul><li>English.
</li></ul>Skills Desired
Business Networking, Business Partners, Calls Handling, Contract Management, Curiosity, Decision Making Skills, Finance, Law (Legal System), Litigation Law, Microsoft Office, Proactivity, Quality Control</div>

Legal & Compliance Counsel GCC

<div>
 
 Major Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Compliance Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish compliance standards based on internal policies such as the Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest requirements, Sandoz Global Policy for External Professional Interactions, and the Third‑Party Risk Management framework and on applicable law and regulations including but not limited to industry codes
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish processes and SOPs, covering all promotional/non-promotional activities including promotional/non-promotional materials, interactions with HCPs, grants, gifts and event.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance training for local organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor the e-learning mandatory trainings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct compliance risk assessments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive a strong culture of integrity, promoting ethical behaviour, speak‑up culture, and awareness of compliance expectations across the organization
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure document retention and archiving practices meet internal and external requirements for inspections and audits
 </li>
 <li>
 Support investigations and incident management, including documentation, root cause analysis, and remediation actions in case of potential misconduct, breaches, or compliance concerns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform monitoring and auditing activities, including spot checks, transactional reviews, event assessments, and sampling of high‑risk processes to ensure policy adherence
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Legal Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Corporate Governance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance activities comply with local laws, regulatory requirements, and global Sandoz governance standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and update corporate documents (e.g., commercial registry records, signatory matrices, power of attorney structures).
 </li>
 <li>
 Support coordination and preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, filings, regulatory submissions, and annual renewal requirements.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Contract Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure contracts are aligned with global templates, approval workflows, and delegation of authority requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide guidance on contract compliance, risks, and mitigation actions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Legal Advisory Support
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide legal advice on matters affecting business operations, including regulatory law, commercial law, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, data protection, and competition law.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise internal teams on interpretation of local legislation, corporate policies, and global processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with global and regional legal teams to ensure alignment with Sandoz legal standards and to implement new global requirements locally.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the business in responding to legal queries, risk assessments, product-related issues, and interactions with government authorities where required.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Performance Indicators
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 All local compliance standards established for the countries are aligned with local regulations/standards and company policies. Documentation of this alignment is available.
 </li>
 <li>
 Local processes and SOPs for relevant policies are established and implemented
 </li>
 <li>
 All associates are trained on legal and compliance related policies and SOPs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual (e)-Training and (e)-Certification completion targets are reached
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance-related risk assessment conducted
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitoring: self-assessment conducted and remediation plan developed (if necessary)
 </li>
 <li>
 Contracting activities delivered on time with minimal legal risks and high adherence to global legal standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Corporate governance filings and documentation completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Quality and timeliness of legal support provided to the business.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree from a recognized university.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 5 years of regional experience in legal and compliance roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required, particularly in compliance-related roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, industry codes, anti‑bribery laws, and corporate governance principles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Structured, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor tasks and initiatives across different functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work cross‑functionally and support stakeholders in a matrix organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to assess and manage risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex requirements in a clear and practical manner.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Business Networking.
 </li>
 <li>
 Business Partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Calls Handling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Curiosity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Decision Making Skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Finance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Law (Legal System).
 </li>
 <li>
 Litigation (Law).
 </li>
 <li>
 Microsoft Office.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactivity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Quality Control.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Languages
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 English &amp; Arabic
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Why Sandoz?
 
 
 Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
 
 
 With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
 
 
 Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
 
 
 Join us!
 
 
 
 Commitment To Diversity &amp; Inclusion
 
 
 
 We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
 
 
 
 #Sandoz
 
</div>

MCG Talent

<div>
 
 
 Director | Issues &amp; Crisis Management | Dammam, KSA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are partnering with a leading global communications consultancy to appoint a
 
 Director &mdash; Issues &amp; Crisis Management
 
 based in
 
 Dammam, KSA
 
 . This is a senior advisory role supporting high-profile regional and international clients on business-critical mandates, reputation risk, and complex stakeholder environments.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Director will play a central role in anticipating, managing, and responding to reputational, regulatory, and operational issues &mdash; providing strategic counsel to C-suite leaders and government stakeholders across sensitive, fast-moving situations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end
 
 issues and crisis management
 
 mandates for major corporate and government clients
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise senior executives on
 
 reputation risk, crisis preparedness, and response strategy
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop
 
 scenario planning frameworks
 
 , holding statements, Q&amp;A, and escalation protocols
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct rapid-response media strategy and stakeholder communications during live issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide counsel on
 
 geopolitical, regulatory, and policy-driven developments
 
 impacting clients
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage cross-market teams and coordinate with legal, compliance, and public affairs advisors
 </li>
 <li>
 Support business development through crisis audits, risk assessments, and client proposals
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10&ndash;15+ years&rsquo; experience in
 
 issues management, crisis communications, or strategic advisory
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in a global agency, advisory firm, government entity, or in-house corporate affairs team
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience handling
 
 high-stakes, reputation-critical situations
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of the
 
 Saudi / GCC media, regulatory, and stakeholder landscape
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience advising
 
 C-suite and government stakeholders
 
 is essential
 </li>
 <li>
 Arabic language capability is advantageous but not mandatory
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Director - Issues & Crisis Management

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Associate General Counsel at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance across the company's various projects and subsidiaries, including Qiddiya Park Operations LLC&mdash;which oversees the development of major entertainment projects such as Six Flags Theme Park and Aquarabia Water Park.
This role requires a skilled legal professional with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and infrastructure law, especially within the leisure and IT sectors focusing on consumer-facing products and systems. The Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with multiple departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of transactional and operational matters, managing external counsel relationships, overseeing dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to the overall legal strategy to safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide timely, accurate legal advice and support to internal teams and subsidiaries.</li><li>
Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks and processes that protect company assets and ensure compliance.</li><li>
Lead negotiation and management of contracts and other legal transactions.</li><li>
Oversee claims and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) is required; advanced degree (LL.M or Juris Doctor) preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in entertainment, infrastructure, or related sectors.</li><li>
Admission to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred; admission in a common law jurisdiction is a plus.</li><li>
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English highly desirable.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Associate General Counsel

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 The Associate General Counsel at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance across the company's various projects and subsidiaries, including Qiddiya Park Operations LLC&mdash;which oversees the development of major entertainment projects such as Six Flags Theme Park and Aquarabia Water Park.
 
 
 This role requires a skilled legal professional with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and infrastructure law, especially within the leisure and IT sectors focusing on consumer-facing products and systems. The Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with multiple departments to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of transactional and operational matters, managing external counsel relationships, overseeing dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to the overall legal strategy to safeguard the company's interests.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide timely, accurate legal advice and support to internal teams and subsidiaries
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks and processes that protect company assets and ensure compliance
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead negotiation and management of contracts and other legal transactions
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee claims and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) is required; advanced degree (LL.M or Juris Doctor) preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in entertainment, infrastructure, or related sectors
 </li>
 <li>
 Admission to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred; admission in a common law jurisdiction is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English highly desirable
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Comprehensive benefits package
</div>

TalentHive

<div>
 
 
 Legal Counsel &ndash; FinTech / AI (Riyadh, KSA)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 TalentHive is partnering with a fast-growing
 
 FinTech / AI company based in Riyadh
 
 to appoint a
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to support its expanding operations across Saudi Arabia. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, high-growth environment at the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Saudi-qualified lawyer
 
 with strong knowledge of the local regulatory and legal landscape. This role will play a key part in ensuring compliance, managing legal documentation, and supporting day-to-day legal and administrative operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 The position is open on both a
 
 full-time and part-time basis
 
 , and we welcome applications from
 
 expats currently based in Saudi Arabia with long-term local experience
 
 , provided all core requirements are met.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide legal support across
 
 FinTech and AI-related operations
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and review a range of
 
 commercial contracts and agreements
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Handle
 
 Power of Attorney (PoA) documentation
 
 , particularly relating to banking matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Support with
 
 regulatory compliance
 
 and liaise with relevant Saudi authorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee
 
 employment-related legal matters
 
 , including
 
 Qiwa contracts
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage
 
 entry and exit visa processes
 
 for expatriate employees
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure adherence to
 
 Saudi labour law and corporate governance standards
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain strong legal documentation processes and administrative accuracy
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Saudi-qualified lawyer
 
 (essential)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Fluent in Arabic and English
 
 (written and spoken)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of the
 
 Saudi legal and regulatory landscape
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Experience with Employment law (Qiwa)
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Regulatory compliance
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Corporate/commercial contracts
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Government processes (visas, PoA, etc.)
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent
 
 administrative and organisational skills
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to operate in a
 
 fast-paced, high-growth environment
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prior experience within
 
 FinTech, AI, or technology-driven environments
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with
 
 banks or financial institutions
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Expats with
 
 significant tenure in Saudi Arabia
 
 and deep local knowledge will also be considered.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Apply
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Join a
 
 high-growth FinTech / AI company
 
 at the forefront of innovation in the region
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible working options (
 
 full-time or part-time
 
 )
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with leadership and play a key role in scaling operations in Saudi Arabia
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a
 
 commercially minded Legal Counsel
 
 with strong local expertise and are looking to make an impact in a dynamic tech environment, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
 
</div>

Legal Counsel

Zain Omantel International (ZOI)

<div>
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel provides day-to-day legal support to ZOI. The role supports commercial contract drafting and review, legal advisory matters, monitoring legal developments, coordinating with external counsel, and assisting in policy, governance, and compliance matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the daily operation and monitoring of the Cygnet OSS Platform.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review, draft, and support negotiation of commercial agreements, NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, customer contracts, partnership agreements, and other legal documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders on contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the business in identifying legal risks and recommending practical mitigation actions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure legal documents are clear, commercially balanced, and aligned with company interests.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on ZOI
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide updates and legal summaries on new laws, regulations, compliance obligations, or legal changes affecting the business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with external law firms and legal advisors on specialized legal matters, legal opinions, disputes, and litigation support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate legal documentation, internal inputs, and follow-ups required for external legal support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in tracking legal cases, claims, or disputes and maintaining appropriate records and updates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and update internal policies, procedures, legal notices, and governance-related documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support governance and legal documentation where needed, including legal aspects of corporate and subsidiary matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with internal stakeholders across business, commercial, finance, HR, operations, and corporate functions to provide timely legal support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Senior Legal Counsel &amp; Company Secretary in legal coordination across markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure legal documentation is properly archived, version-controlled, and accessible where appropriate.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification is required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3&ndash;5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in commercial contract drafting and review, legal advisory support, and legal research / regulatory monitoring is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior exposure to Saudi commercial law and practical familiarity with the Saudi legal environment is strongly preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge / Technical Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of commercial contract drafting and review
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of commercial law and relevant legal frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to interpret and summarize legal and regulatory changes
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal risk identification and practical issue spotting
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong legal research and analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to provide clear, business-oriented legal advice
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong written legal drafting skills in English and Arabic
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong document management and legal administration discipline
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of telecom / telecom regulations / data center legal matters
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Statement
 
 
 
 We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
 
</div>

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