Vice President - Legal

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Vice President – Legal to oversee its legal affairs and lead the Legal Department. The role requires expertise in corporate governance, healthcare law, compliance, and managing legal risks. You will develop policies ensuring adherence to UAE laws and represent the organization in legal matters. The ideal candidate will support the executive team and Board of Directors in strategic legal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance and healthcare law.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven expertise in managing legal risks and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal affairs and manage the Legal Department.
• Develop legal policies ensuring compliance with UAE laws.
• Represent the organization in dealings with authorities.

Job description

The Vice President – Legal oversees the legal affairs of the entire organization and leads the Legal Department in advising on matters related to corporate governance, healthcare law, contracts, litigation, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and labour law. This role is responsible for developing legal policies, ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and healthcare regulations, managing legal risk, and representing the organization in dealings with government authorities and external counsel. The VP – Legal also plays a key role in supporting the Board of Directors and executive team on legal strategy and risk