Junior Legal Counsel - VIE Contract

Sanofi; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company seeks a Junior Legal Counsel in Dubai to support various corporate and commercial legal matters. The role requires at least one year of relevant experience and a Master's degree in Law. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus. The position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse legal challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for international experience

Supportive program for young talent

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in law firms or In-House Legal Department in a Multi-National Organization desired.
• High level of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Arabic would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft commercial agreements under supervision.
• Provide general Legal Department support including ad-hoc specialist research.
• Convey legal advice regarding policies and practices.
• Participate in meetings regarding contracting issues.
• Work with external counsel to optimize value.
• Liaise with business units and management on various legal issues.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Focus on end results

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent analytical skills

Education

Master's Degree in Law

Job description

Junior Legal Counsel - VIE Contract

Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Target start date: 01/03/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

Please note that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

Please note that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Junior Legal Counsel VIE within our Legal department, you’ll support handling all corporate and commercial legal matters in the Greater Gulf MCO (KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman).

VIE will assist in our extensive commercial and corporate work from updating our day-to-day templates, drafting and terminating Distribution Agreements, legal researches and drafting all type of commercial and medical agreements.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

• Reviewing and drafting a variety of commercial agreements under supervision of Head of Legal, including but not limited to Distribution Agreements, License Agreements, Medical Services agreements, clinical trial agreements.
• Providing general Legal Department support including ad-hoc specialist research (such as data law protection) and general document management (such as developing/maintaining a file management system).
• Conveying legal advice and follow-up information to manager, in consultation with attorneys or external lawyers, regarding the legal implications, risks, and liabilities of proposed and actual policies, practices, and contractual situations.
• Participate in meetings and calls pertaining to resolution of contracting issues.
• Effectively work with external counsel to optimize value.
• Liaise with business units, internal and external stakeholders, law offices, joint venture companies and management on various legal issues as directed.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About you

Experience:

• At least 1 year of previous experience in similar position.
• Experience in law firms or In-House Legal Department in a Multi-National Organization is desired.

Soft and technical skills:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Focus on end results.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical skills.

Education:

• Master‘s Degree in Law.

Languages:

• High level of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Arabic would be a plus.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.

iMove program information

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs -assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

Equal Opportunity

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!