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 Your new company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A global organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to lead legal operations in Saudi Arabia and provide support across the broader GCC region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your new role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This high-impact role requires strong expertise in contract negotiation, legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and public sector engagement, with a deep understanding of the Saudi legal and governmental landscape. The successful candidate will deliver strategic legal advice, manage risk, and support the company&rsquo;s growth and integrity in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 Reports to the regional legal leadership and collaborates with executive management across business units.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide timely, strategic, and actionable legal advice to management and departments across a wide range of legal matters.
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 Represent the company in key interactions and negotiations with ministries, municipalities, and other regulatory or governmental authorities.
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 Conduct legal research and support strategic initiatives, business transactions, and cross-sector partnerships.
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 Respond to day-to-day legal queries, including documentation and clarifications on local legal requirements.
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 Act as the main point of contact with external counsel in Saudi Arabia.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts (government, commercial, vendor).
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 Maintain and update standard contract templates in coordination with business units.
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 Ensure all agreements align with company policies and Saudi legal standards, mitigating legal and operational risks.
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 Monitor and ensure compliance with internal policies, Saudi laws, industry regulations, and relevant international standards.
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 What you'll need to succeed
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or Shariah); Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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 Valid license to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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 Native or fluent Arabic and English.
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 A minimum 5 years of experience, ideally within international law firms and/or multinational corporate legal departments.
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 Proven expertise in government contracts and navigating Saudi regulatory frameworks.
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 In-depth knowledge of corporate and contract law, public procurement, and compliance requirements in the Kingdom.
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 What you'll get in return
 
 
 
 
 
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 Highly competitive tax-free salary + benefits
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 Includes opportunities for periodic travel.
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Legal Counsel

Tamara

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 About Us
 
 
 
 Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app on earth. The company serves millions of users in the region and partners with leading global and regional brands such as Apple, SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA and Amazon, as well as small and medium businesses.
 
 
 Tamara is Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others. The company operates from its headquarters in Riyadh, with additional regional and global support offices.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 with 3-4 years of experience to join our dynamic in-house Legal team.
 
 
 In this role, you will serve as a key legal advisor to our business, navigating new and complex legal issues, and providing strategic counsel that supports our company's rapid growth and innovation.
 
 
 This is an excellent opportunity for a rising star who thrives on solving new challenges in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
 
 
 You will be at the forefront of the financial technology transformation in KSA and the region, play a critical role in shaping our business and managing its growth globally, and work in a high-impact role with a collaborative and supportive team.
 
 
 Your Responsibilities
 
 
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 Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, as well as support on development of template contracts based on business needs.
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 Conduct thorough legal research and provide clear, concise advice to internal business stakeholders on a variety of legal and regulatory issues.
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 Work closely with internal departments such including product, engineering, finance, and sales to provide timely and practical legal guidance that helps achieve business goals.
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 Support the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights.
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 Support the incorporation and managing corporate affairs of the Group.
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 Support senior legal team members on strategic transactions, managing legal disputes, and business inquiries.
 
 
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 Your Expertise
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in law.
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 3-4 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years training and/or working in private practice.
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 Able to think strategically and provide legal advice that aligns with the company's business objectives.
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 Is highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive to solving problems, and willing to learn.
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 Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
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Tabby | تابي

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 Department:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 KSA
 
 
 
 Reporting To:
 
 Sherif Amgad
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 This role will support corporate governance efforts within Tabby Group entities especially in the KSA, including by serving as the Board Secretary of a Saudi public company. You'll be instrumental in assisting with various governance activities, ensuring the effective management of entities from a governance perspective, and maintaining the company's good standing. Your organizational prowess and strong communication skills will be key in facilitating critical decision-making and maintaining transparent records.
 
 
 As a Corporate Governance Counsel at Tabby, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and effective operation of our Board of Directors and its committees. You'll be responsible for meticulously managing all administrative, logistical, and documentation aspects of Board and committee meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate governance practices and legal requirements.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 CMA &amp; Tadawul Governance Support: Handle all governance and listing requirements issued by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), including the preparation, monitoring, and management of all related documents and filings.
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 Meeting Coordination: Preparing and issuing notices and invitations for all Board and committee meetings.
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 Document Management: Preparing and circulating all pre-meeting documents and materials and meticulously organizing and managing all related documentation.
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 Minute Taking: Drafting accurate and comprehensive minutes of Board and committee meetings.
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 Legal Compliance: Facilitating the notarization and legalization of Board meeting minutes and resolutions as required, and maintaining statutory registers and records related to Board and committee activities.
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 Action Tracking: Following up on action items arising from Board and committee meetings to ensure timely completion.
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 Entity Governance Support: Assisting in the overall corporate governance framework for Tabby Group entities, including supporting the maintenance of corporate records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and generally helping to keep entities in good standing.
 
 
 
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 Skills, Knowledge &amp; Expertise
 
 
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 Excellent command of English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
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 Law degree from a recognized university.
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 Must be a Saudi resident.
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 Between three (3) to five (5) years of demonstrable relevant experience in a similar corporate governance position or company secretarial role, preferably gained in an international group.
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 Proven experience supporting the governance of listed companies in Saudi Arabia, including direct exposure to CMA or Saudi Exchange governance matters.
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 Legal training in corporate law and experience in a reputable regional or international law firm or in-house is an advantage.
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 Experience in using entity management software.
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 Strong understanding of MENA region's legal systems and corporate governance practices, particularly in the UAE (mainland and freezone) and KSA.
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 Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage a complex workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
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 Ability to work in a regulated environment and navigate complex regulatory requirements.
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
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 Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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 Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
 
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Legal Counsel (Corporate Governance)

Atos

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 About Atos Group
 
 
 
 Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.
 
 
 The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects.
 
 
 
 Job Location
 
 Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Strategic Legal Advisory Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.
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 Contract Management Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.
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 Regulatory Compliance Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.
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 Corporate Governance Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.
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 Dispute Resolution Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
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 Cross-functional Collaboration Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.
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 Team Leadership Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.
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 General Legal Advice Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.
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 Training and Development Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).
 
 
 
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.
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 Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
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 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.
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 Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
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 Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
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 Preferred Attributes
 
 
 
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 International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
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 Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
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 Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.
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 Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.
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 Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
 
 
 
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 Let&rsquo;s grow together.
 
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General Counsel

Sandoz

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Legal &amp; Compliance Counsel Saudi Arabia will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading legal and compliance work and providing guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal &amp; Compliance priorities.
 
 
 
 Major Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
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 Leading compliance and risk management processes to drive business priorities while protecting the company and best serving our customers and patients
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 Developing, refine, and adapt the ethics, risk and compliance program to meet evolving requirements and promote consistently high standards and operational excellence
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 Providing legal advice and guidance to the business, as well as manage compliance with legal requirements.
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 Acting as a true business partner, adopting a pro-active, business focused approach to negotiating and drafting transactions and contracts, assisting in management decision processes, and delivering robust risk assessments.
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 Providing legal &amp; compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
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 Reviewing, drafting and management of agreements, memoranda of understanding, distribution agreement, service level agreements, sponsorship agreements, pharmacy marketing agreements etc.
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 Supporting legal &amp; compliance reporting, monitoring &amp; training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training
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 Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
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 Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the business processes
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 Providing effective legal counsel to assigned business teams within the Gulf and Saudi Arabia on all aspects of pharmaceuticals business
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 Providing quality legal advice in areas including strategic partnerships, data and digital, business development and licensing, contracts, intellectual property and competition law
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 Delivering day-to-day legal services including drafting, negotiating, and settling commercial agreements within the scope of the assigned business teams.
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 Acting as a true business partner, adopting a pro-active, business focused approach to negotiating and drafting transactions and contracts, assisting in management decision processes, and delivering robust risk assessments.
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 Acting independently in complex legal matters and transactions.
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 Driving simplification and standardization projects and support the implementation of new tools and systems.
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 Contributing to Gulf and Saudi Arabia legal initiatives.
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 Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
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 Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.
 
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 Key Performance Indicators
 
 
 
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 Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (i.e. pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented)
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 Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication
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 Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and Saudi
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 Full integration into the legal and compliance team and strong collaboration with key business stakeholders
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 Strong cross-functional collaboration
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 Successful outcomes to significant investigations &amp; litigations
 
 
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 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law school graduate &amp; bar qualification /licensed attorney
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 Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.
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 6 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
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 Proven experience in providing specialized legal advice
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 Prior experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry is desirable.
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 Experience in working in the Gulf and Saudi markets is preferable
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 Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
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 Strong verbal &amp; written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
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 Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures &amp; demanding clients.
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 Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills
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 Demonstrate professional &amp; culturally sensitive work ethics
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 Change agility and resilience
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 Strong analytical and organisational skills.
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 Results oriented mentality i.e. &ldquo;ability to get things done&rdquo; avoiding legal &ldquo;over engineering&rdquo; while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
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 Ability to question and improve the status quo.
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 Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.
 
 
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 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!
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Legal and Compliance Counsel Gulf and Saudi Arabia

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 We are partnering with a leading Saudi group to appoint a Legal Director to lead legal and commercial matters across a portfolio of PPP and infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a senior role for a lawyer who understands the complexities of government-sponsored infrastructure delivery, from bid stage to financial close and long-term asset management. You&rsquo;ll work directly with senior executives, government stakeholders, and sponsors on projects aligned with the Kingdom&rsquo;s national development agenda.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Lead all legal aspects of PPP and infrastructure projects, including bid preparation, project structuring, and risk allocation.
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 Represent the organisation in negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and joint venture partners, ensuring bankable, compliant, and commercially balanced agreements.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of project documentation including concession, EPC, O&amp;M, shareholder, and finance agreements.
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 Advise management on project finance structures, procurement frameworks, and compliance with applicable PPP regulations.
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 Oversee external counsel, manage stakeholder relationships, and support strategic decisions across multiple high-profile projects.
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 Develop and implement governance, contract management, and dispute-avoidance strategies to safeguard the organisation&rsquo;s interests.
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 Requirements
 
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 6&ndash;10 years PQE, ideally US or common law qualified, with training at a top-tier international law firm.
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 Strong track record in PPP, infrastructure finance, or major project development, either regionally or globally.
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 Proven experience negotiating with sponsors, lenders, and government counterparties.
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 Deep understanding of project finance principles and risk allocation in long-term concession structures.
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 Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal precision and strategic objectives.
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 Previous in-house or client-secondment experience advantageous but not essential.
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Legal Director -PPP

Confidential Government

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 Job Summary:
 
 The Senior Legal Specialist plays a key role in providing advanced legal counsel, with a strong focus on contract management and policy development within the government sector. This role requires in-depth legal expertise, particularly in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, as well as formulating and updating internal policies in alignment with national regulations and public sector standards. The specialist ensures legal compliance and supports decision-making at the organizational level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, MOUs, and agreements in compliance with applicable government regulations.
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 Develop, review, and update internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks.
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 Provide legal advice and guidance to internal departments on contractual obligations, risks, and legal interpretations.
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 Monitor and interpret changes in relevant laws, regulations, and government directives and assess their impact on the organization.
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 Ensure organizational practices are compliant with procurement laws, administrative law, labor law, and related government policies.
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 Collaborate with executive leadership in the development and implementation of governance and compliance strategies.
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 Prepare legal reports, memoranda, risk assessments, and formal correspondence.
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 Support the resolution of legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel when necessary.
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 Participate in committees, working groups, and meetings related to legal affairs, contract strategy, and policy formulation.
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 Qualifications and Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; Master&rsquo;s degree or legal license is preferred.
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 Minimum of 5 years of professional legal experience, specifically in contract law and policy development within the government sector.
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 Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, administrative law, and governance frameworks.
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 Proven track record in drafting and negotiating government contracts and developing institutional policies.
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 Excellent legal writing, research, and analysis skills.
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 High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive legal matters.
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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 Proficiency in legal software tools and Microsoft Office applications.
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