Senior Corporate Counsel & Regulatory Partner

Edwards; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel in Saudi Arabia to provide day-to-day legal support across contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. You will draft, negotiate, and implement complex templates while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, a strong track record with Saudi regulators, and the ability to counsel senior management on risk and compliance within Vision 2030 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law and a valid legal qualification.
• 5-7 years of relevant legal experience within a law firm and/or corporate legal function.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as a hands‑on individual contributor, take ownership of legal matters and operate effectively with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Demonstrated experience working with Saudi Arabian government agencies and regulators, with a solid understanding of Saudi Arabian legal, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting and negotiations, including agreements and negotiations with distributors and other commercial partners.
• Strong business partnering, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders, manage legal and compliance risks, and provide practical legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advisory on day-to-day business operations, including contracts, partnerships, intellectual property, corporate matters, and other legal and regulatory matters.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate complex business contracts with suppliers, distributors, hospitals, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders, partnering closely with relevant business units and functions.
• Draft and implement complex contract templates, including updating templates in accordance with new company guidelines, laws, or legal requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Advise, strategize, and guide senior management on compliance with local Saudi Arabian regulations, including regional headquarters, localization, corporate governance, and other applicable requirements in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
• Support negotiations with local partners across GCC & Levant and act as a close legal partner to the business, supporting product launches and broader commercial strategy.
• Identify and assess legal and compliance risks across business functions, including marketing, sales, distribution, and manufacturing.
• Advise on the legal aspects of interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), healthcare organizations (HCOs), patient groups, and government entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes.
• Support corporate governance practices and ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and applicable industry standards, including support for corporate matters, local entity compliance, documentation requirements, internal audits, and investigations where required.
• Act as a liaison with external regulators, government authorities, industry associations, and other legal entities, maintaining effective relationships with regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders to support and resolve regulatory and compliance matters.
• Plan and manage external legal counsel and associated budgets appropriately.
• Develop and deliver legal training on key topics such as competition law and data privacy, as well as other topics cascaded by global teams, strengthening legal awareness across the organization.
• Act as a liaison for the Compliance function, supporting queries relating to transparency reporting, risk assessment, policy implementation, and other compliance matters.
• Represent Legal on projects within the relevant area, working closely with project managers, Finance, company executives, business-unit stakeholders, and colleagues across the Legal Department.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Independent contributor

Saudi regulatory knowledge

Commercial contracting

Stakeholder management

Legal training & compliance

Education

Bachelor or Master of Law

Bar admission/local qualification

Job description

Edwards is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel in Saudi Arabia to provide day-to-day legal support across contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. You will draft, negotiate, and implement complex templates while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, a strong track record with Saudi regulators, and the ability to counsel senior management on risk and compliance within Vision 2030 guidelines.