Corporate Legal Counsel (Subsidiaries)

Besins Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to lead their legal team. This pivotal role involves overseeing commercial legal strategies and partnering with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in legal matters. With a focus on reproductive health, the company is committed to innovation and excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry, and possess strong project management and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the global success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience, including 5-6+ years in-house at a pharmaceutical company.
• Proven experience in M&A, licensing, and business development deals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial legal strategy for subsidiaries worldwide.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.

Skills

Legal Experience

M&A Expertise

Pharmaceutical Regulations Knowledge

Project Management Skills

Change Management

Cultural Sensitivity

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Law

Tools

CLM Tools

Job description

We are a pioneering, family-run pharmaceutical company with a laser focus on the development and commercialisation of reproductive hormone treatments for the lifelong well-being of men and women. To complete the portfolio, we also offer food supplements and medical devices. Our products are used in the fields of gynaecology, fertility, obstetrics, and endocrinology. We distribute to over 90 countries through our own subsidiaries and network of distributors. With approximately 1,500 employees worldwide, 22 subsidiaries and 5 production sites, we continue to grow something we can only do through recruiting exceptional employees and nurturing an environment where they can thrive. The Corporate Legal Counsel (Subsidiaries) is a key leader in our Legal team. Oversee the commercial legal strategy for our subsidiaries worldwide.
Be responsible for partnering with our commercial, finance and business development teams to develop and deliver efficient, scalable approaches to commercial matters. Work in close coordination with the Head of Commercial Affairs and be an essential part of the success of our subsidiaries. Have a dotted line management responsibility to a team of legal counsels placed in several countries and responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts with Besins customers, business partners, and vendors around the world. Assist your colleagues in ensuring that corporate documentation is kept current and you will also ensure that the vision initiated by HQ is translated into the regions within the legal teams. * Lead and develop a team of legal counsels across multiple countries
* Manage the commercial legal function, including KPIs and budget oversight
* Drive process automation and implement legal technology solutions
* Oversee commercial legal projects related to product launches and strategic partnerships
* Support subsidiaries without assigned legal counsels in regional corporate or commercial matters
* Partner with sales, marketing, finance and business development teams
* Ensure centralization of corporate documents at headquarters
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts

* Master's degree in Law with admission to the bar (civil or common law jurisdiction)
* 10+ years of legal experience, including 5-6+ years in-house at a pharmaceutical company
* Proven experience in M&A, licensing, business development deals in various markets.
* Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical/commercial regulations in EU, ASPAC, and Middle Eastern markets
* Expertise in distribution laws, marketing compliance
* Experience with legal technology platforms (CLM tools) and process optimization
* Track record of managing global teams and operations
* Fluent English required; additional European or Asian languages advantageous
* Collaborative leader who can execute tactical strategies while supporting the General Counsel's vision
* Strong operational focus with excellent project management skills
* Ability to navigate diverse cultural environments and build consensus across stakeholders
* Experience in change management and digital transformation
* Demonstrated success in developing high-performing legal teams
* Problem-solving mindset
* Cultural sensitivity
* Excellent communication skills

Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at [e-mail]