Legal Advisor

DNA Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Legal Advisor to join a global leader in medical technology, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The role partners with local leadership, regional teams and corporate functions to ensure activities comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and the company’s internal policies and ethics.

The role covers advisory, governance, risk management and cross-functional collaboration in a multinational matrix environment with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, ideally combining private practice with in-house work.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to support Saudi Arabia and GCC operations.
• Advise on commercial, corporate, contractual and regulatory matters.
• Support governance, legal entity management and corporate affairs.
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks in operations and projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.

Skills

Legal advisory

Arabic & English

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Advisor to join our client, a global leader in medical technology, recognised for its innovation, clinical excellence and commitment to improving people's lives.

Beyond its strong global reputation, the organisation is known for its collaborative, people-focused culture and commitment to developing talent. The regional business is led by an inspiring, forward-thinking leader who values fresh perspectives, empowers people and creates an environment where individuals can genuinely make an impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established multinational organisation that combines global expertise with an entrepreneurial and dynamic regional environment.

Job Purpose

As part of the company's Legal & Compliance function, the Legal Advisor will provide strategic, commercially focused and practical legal advice to support operations in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC.

The position will work closely with local business leadership, regional commercial teams and corporate functions to ensure that business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and the company's internal policies and ethical standards.

Operating within a multinational matrix environment, the Legal Advisor will act as a trusted business partner, balancing commercial objectives with effective legal risk management and compliance.

The role will report to the Head of Legal & Compliance, Middle East & Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Partnering

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to the company's Saudi Arabia business, with additional responsibility for other GCC markets as required.
• Advise business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on commercial, corporate, contractual and regulatory matters.
• Support corporate governance, legal entity management and other general corporate affairs.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with business operations, strategic initiatives and commercial transactions.
• Provide practical, business-oriented solutions while ensuring adherence to applicable legal and ethical standards.

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• Customer and supplier agreements
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Product supply, procurement and service agreements
• Licensing, software and technology agreements
• Confidentiality and consultancy agreements
• Healthcare professional and healthcare organisation engagement agreements
• Training, educational, research and clinical study agreements
• Grants, sponsorships and other healthcare-related arrangements
• Support negotiations with hospitals, healthcare institutions, distributors, commercial partners and other third parties.
• Collaborate with regional and global legal teams to develop, review and improve standard contract templates, policies and legal processes.

Ethics, Compliance & Risk Management

• Partner with regional and global Ethics & Compliance teams to ensure adherence to the company's compliance framework and applicable Saudi and GCC regulations.
• Advise on healthcare compliance matters, including interactions with healthcare professionals and organisations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, third-party relationships and conflicts of interest.
• Support compliance risk assessments, internal investigations and remediation activities in coordination with the relevant regional and global teams.
• Assist in implementing, monitoring and continuously improving local compliance programmes, policies and internal controls.
• Provide legal and compliance guidance on business initiatives, commercial practices and third-party engagements.

Regulatory & Corporate Governance

• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, assessing their potential impact on business operations.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and other functions on legal matters relating to medical devices, medical products, healthcare regulations and commercial activities.
• Support the implementation of global legal procedures, approval processes, documentation standards and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisers where specialist or jurisdiction-specific expertise is required.

Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to commercial teams and other business stakeholders.
• Promote awareness of legal obligations, ethical business conduct and corporate compliance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, HR and other functions across the organisation.
• Participate in regional and global legal initiatives and special projects as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, ideally combining private practice at a reputable law firm with an in-house legal position in a multinational organisation.
• At least 2 years of in-house legal experience preferred.
• Experience within the medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical or broader life sciences industry is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Saudi Arabia commercial law, corporate governance and relevant GCC legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements, anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Experience operating within an international, matrix-structured organisation.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to understand business priorities and provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Legal & Analytical Judgment: Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment and the ability to evaluate complex legal and compliance risks.
• Negotiation & Influencing: Confident negotiator capable of managing diverse stakeholders and commercial interests.
• Business Partnering: Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships across all organisational levels.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and effectively.
• Accountability & Integrity: High ethical standards, sound professional judgment and the confidence to challenge or escalation matters where necessary.
• Agility & Independence: Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced multinational environment.