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National Medical Care

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 The Senior Legal Officer is required to perform work involving the conduct of research related to the laws and legal issues pertinent to the operations of the CARE. Duties include preparing legal documents, developing and maintaining a repository of documents on legal matters. Dependent on assignment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Major Duties and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Conducts research on legal issues relating to CARE operations and prepares written opinions, working papers and reports thereon.
 
 
 Undertakes extensive review of legal documents, instruments and other material identifies issues and proposes amendments.
 
 
 Prepares briefs and preliminary drafts of legislative legal material.
 
 
 Develops and maintains an up to date source of laws, judgments, contract precedents and other related material pertinent to CARE operations.
 
 
 Contributes to the review and formulation of recommendations to amend legislation pertinent to CARE.
 
 
 Assists in the drafting of legal documents such as contracts, agreements, opinion and briefs; and prepares memoranda, letters and other documents.
 
 
 Represents the Legal Department on committees and at meetings, conferences and workshops when requested
 
 
 Conduct Legal Investigations within CARE
 
 
 Liaises with other divisions and external agencies regarding the work of the Division.
 
 
 Copies and collates relevant documents.
 
 
 Performs other duties as assigned
 
 
 Provide Legal Guidance and advice to CARE operations, this can include general legal advice on best practices for compliance, input on business decisions and contract negotiations, and legal strategies for litigation and other legal activities.
 
 
 A legal Counsellor needs to examine the evidence at hand and make decisions related to legal strategies and options
 
 
 A legal Counsellor needs to effectively communicate both verbally (with CARE entities, judges) and in written documents (such as legal summaries, statements, official letters, opinion and briefs; and prepares memoranda, letters and other documents.
 
 
 Successfully represent CARE stance and legal standing, with excellent persuasion skills.
 
 
 The legal Counsellor represents CARE at hearings and trials. Prior to the proceeding, the legal counsellor gathers relevant information, sometimes requesting documents from other involved parties to build the CARE&rsquo;s legal case. During trials, the legal Counsellor presents arguments to a judge or, while at a hearing the Counsellor may negotiate on their CARE&rsquo;s behalf.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to
 
 
 
 
 Director of Legal Department
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A minimum of:
 
 
 
 
 
 B.A degree in Law / Legal studies.
 
 
 Worked for at least (4) year in the Legal field.
 
 
 Excellent interpersonal communication skills, fluent in both verbal and written English.
 
 
 Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word as well as computerized accounting applications.
 
 
 Familiar with multinational environment work.
 
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Senior Legal Officer

Delta Executive Search

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 Background:
 
 
 
 Our client, a leading institutional investor with one of the largest and most diversified portfolios in the GCC, is seeking to appoint a
 
 General Counsel
 
 to lead its legal function, based in
 
 Riyadh
 
 . Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior executive position with broad responsibility for all legal matters related to the company&rsquo;s investment transactions, operations, and governance.
 
 
 
 
 
 Operating at the forefront of the Kingdom&rsquo;s long-term economic transformation, the organisation plays a pivotal role in both Saudi and international markets, with exposure across public and private asset classes. The General Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership, oversee internal and external counsel, and ensure robust compliance across jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead all legal aspects of complex investment transactions including M&amp;A, joint ventures, fund formation, and structured finance.
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 Act as the principal legal advisor to the Board, CEO, CIOs, and Committees on corporate, investment, governance, and regulatory matters.
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 Negotiate and coordinate with international and local law firms to ensure high-quality legal support across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.
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 Ensure robust governance, compliance, and control frameworks that support high-velocity investment execution.
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 Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant Saudi, GCC, and international laws and regulatory developments.
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 Build and mentor a high-performing legal team and foster a culture of commercial awareness and legal excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support key strategic partnerships with sovereign funds, corporates, and financial institutions both locally and globally.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Candidate Profile:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong expertise in cross-border M&amp;A, corporate finance, private equity, and public equity structures.
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 Currently serving as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or Head of Legal at a major investment institution, sovereign fund, or financial group (this role is not a developmental step-up).
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 At least 10+ years of legal experience, including time at a leading international law firm or in-house within a fund, asset manager, or capital arm of a bank.
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 Qualified lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UK, US, Canada, etc.); Saudi legal accreditation preferred.
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 Experience spanning both international and Saudi legal frameworks, with deep familiarity with CMA, SAMA, and MISA. Direct transactional experience in Saudi Arabia is essential.
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 Fluent in Arabic and English, with the ability to operate seamlessly in both legal and business contexts.
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 <li>
 A track record of leadership in respected institutions with evidence of stability and long-term value creation
 </li>
 </ul>
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General Counsel (Chief Legal Officer), Sovereign Institutional Investor - Riyadh

Manga Productions (Misk Foundation)

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 The legal specialist should oversee and execute all legal procedures and documentation for the company. Provide legal assistance to all depatments and review , comment and execute agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Manage and archive all legal documents
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 Draft and endorse all company agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Point of contact with all third-party legal firms
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 Review and endorse all legal documentation
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 Develop legal documents for company use
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 Manage and track all agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and track all company IP&rsquo;s
 </li>
 <li>
 Registration of company properties
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal assistance and advise for all departments when needed
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 
 
 
 Academic Qualifications:
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree in law or any related field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 2-3 years of experience in similar role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Competences and Skills:
 
 
 
 &bull; Excellent spoken and written english skills
 
 
 &bull; Excellent MS Word skills
 
 
 &bull; Time management skills
 
 
 &bull; Experince in intellectual property law (plus)
 
 
 &bull; Experience in media companies (plus)
 
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Legal Specialist

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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, as well as support on development of template contracts based on business needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 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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 <li>
 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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 <li>
 Support the incorporation and managing corporate affairs of the Group.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support senior legal team members on strategic transactions, managing legal disputes, and business inquiries.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 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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 <li>
 Is highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive to solving problems, and willing to learn.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
 </li>
 </ul>
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Legal Counsel

Saudi Downtown Company

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 Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Function:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Provide legal support and advice to stakeholders and upper management on relevant legal matters.
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 Prepare draft legal opinions in response to queries raised by stakeholders, following general instructions given by the Legal Director.
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 Carry out tasks assigned by the Legal Director.
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 Carry out legal works under the supervision of the Legal Director.
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 Provide clarification on the legal language or specifications to other functions within the company.
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 <li>
 Ensure that all new business deals are fully secured and compliant from a legal point of view.
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 Draft/Review legal documents.
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 Apply effective risk management and offer proactive advice on potential legal issues.
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 Communicate and negotiate with external parties, and establish good relationships.
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 Keep up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company&rsquo;s legal function.
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 Prepare reports, papers, and other documents as requested by the Legal Director.
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 <li>
 Manage litigations.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Governance Function:
 
 
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 Provide support and assistance to the Governance activities to make sure that the Company is in line with the relevant regulations, ensuring that SDC&rsquo;s policies and procedures are being followed.
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 <li>
 Provide support to the Governance function in Board of Directors and its affiliates committee&rsquo;s affairs.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law
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 <li>
 1-3 years of relevant practice experience in law
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Sandoz

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 The Head Legal &amp; Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading and supervising legal and compliance work and guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal &amp; Compliance priorities.
 
 
 
 Major Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
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 <ul>
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 Serving as single point of contact for all Legal &amp; Compliance tasks in Gulf and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including coordinating data privacy, antitrust, intellectual property topics with Global Leads and Teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Providing Legal &amp; Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, labour etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side)
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing Legal &amp; Compliance reporting, monitoring &amp; training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the Sandoz META Export business processes
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 As a member of the Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
 </li>
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 Support investigations conducted by authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.
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 <li>
 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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 Ensure local management team is made aware of Group-wide norms, including policies, and are taking action to implement the same in their businesses. Oversee adjustment of all such norms, where required, to reflect local law and regulation.
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 <li>
 Ensure training is provided to management and associates in the areas of the law presenting the greatest risk locally.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a business partner in all actions relating to Sandoz&rsquo;s contractual negotiations, compliance and statutory obligations; relating to the ownership, control and protection of inventions and confidential business information, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all legal business issues regarding Sandoz&rsquo;s research collaborations, licensing activities and other significant transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Handle legal issues related to business development, labour law and corporate governance. Negotiate and draft distribution agreements, licensing agreements, promotion agreements, services agreements, acquisition and/or divestment agreements.
 
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 </ul>
 
 Key Performance Indicators
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (i.e pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and KSA
 </li>
 <li>
 Full integration into the respective leadership teams and strong collaboration with key stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong cross-functional collaboration
 </li>
 <li>
 No major compliance/regulatory issue
 </li>
 <li>
 Successful outcomes to significant investigations &amp; litigations
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal team talent acquisition &amp; development (mentoring, coaching, delegating)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law school graduate &amp; bar qualification (admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic essential.
 </li>
 <li>
 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf is preferable
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in managing Legal &amp; Compliance teams, work and projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong verbal &amp; written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures &amp; demanding clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate professional &amp; culturally sensitive work ethics
 </li>
 <li>
 Change agility and resilience
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 <li>
 Strong analytical and organisational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organisation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Results oriented mentality i.e. &ldquo;ability to get things done&rdquo; avoiding legal &ldquo;over engineering&rdquo; while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to question and improve the status quo.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.
 
 
 </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!
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Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf

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