Sr. Principal Legal Counsel, GCC (excl. UAE)

SAI Medtronic Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Annual long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Principal Legal Counsel for GCC to provide strategic legal guidance to the Saudi and GCC businesses, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, and advise on regulatory, competition, data protection and dispute matters.

This role is primarily office-based in KSA with occasional regional travel, reporting to the Senior Legal Director for TUMECA and partnering with cross-functional teams to minimize risk and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with 8+ years of legal experience in a multinational environment.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially oriented legal support and strategic guidance to management and business units in the GCC region.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements (sales, distribution, service, supply, confidentiality).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external counsels to ensure compliance and efficient execution.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Legal advisory

Negotiation

Strategic counsel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. As Senior Principal Legal Counsel for GCC, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by providing strategic legal guidance and daily support to a dynamic, mission-driven organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in medical technology, where your expertise will directly impact our ability to deliver life-changing therapies and solutions to patients across the region. Based in KSA, this role offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment at the heart of a global healthcare leader.

You will report directly to the Senior Legal Director for the TUMECA region and partner closely with cross-functional teams. While the position is primarily office-based, occasional travel within the broader region may be required to support business needs and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Medtronic is committed to supporting your professional growth and well-being. This position serves as a key legal advisor to primarily the Saudi Arabia and overall GCC business, providing practical, risk-based legal guidance on commercial operations, strategic initiatives, and complex projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide commercially oriented operational legal support and strategic guidance to management/business units/functions in the respective Region, including providing advice on commercial, competition, employment, public procurement, regulatory, data protection, product liability and dispute related matters with a high degree of independence
• Counsel business clients practically and strategically on legal issues relating to the businesses/operations in question
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including sales, distribution, service, supply, confidentiality and collaboration agreements
• Provide operational support on the daily activities of the local operations, including rendering support to the various functions (HR, Pricing, Regulatory)
• Overseeing and supporting the consistent implementation of strategic legal projects on local level
• Support the EurAsia Legal team on new processes and projects to ensure local implementation and effective incorporation of legal requirements into local commercial and business activities
• Ensure compliance with local legislation
• Prepare and conduct meetings and training sessions with employees on Medtronic policies and procedures
• Participate in & share best practices with the EurAsia Legal team
• Effectively manage relationships with outside counsels to maximize the quality of representation and minimize legal expenses

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law and 8+ years of legal experience in an international corporation, multinational environment, or law firm
• Licensed or qualified legal professional with substantial experience advising on Saudi Arabian laws and regulations
• Professional fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and supporting strategic business transactions
• Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders on legal risk management and operational decision-making

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house legal experience within the medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities
• Experience managing distributor networks, healthcare sector agreements, and public procurement matters in Saudi Arabia
• University or postgraduate studies completed outside the candidate's native country
• International work experience supporting cross-border legal and commercial operations

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.