Of Counsel/Senior Associate Healthcare Regulatory

About the Role

Al Tamimi & Company is seeking an Of Counsel/Senior Associate – Healthcare Regulatory professional to lead and expand its Healthcare Regulatory practice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time senior position requires over 10 years of experience and involves advising clients, contributing to regulatory frameworks, and driving business development initiatives across the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on healthcare regulatory frameworks, including drafting and reviewing laws, governance processes, policies, and standards.
• Provide advisory support on licensing, operational compliance, and regulatory enforcement.
• Prepare and implement policies and procedures for healthcare facilities.
• Draft and review commercial contracts for public and private sector projects, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
• Support corporate structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Joint Venture (JV) due diligence from a regulatory perspective.
• Advise on health data, privacy, and patient consent matters.
• Counsel clients in the life sciences and biotech sector, covering pharmaceutical, medical device, and clinical trial regulatory matters.
• Represent healthcare clients in regulatory investigations and disciplinary matters (excluding medical liability litigation).
• Lead matter strategy, oversee junior team members, manage timelines, ensure quality control, and maintain client engagement.
• Drive practice growth through business development, proposal generation, and participation in sector events and conferences.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in healthcare regulatory law.

Internal and External Relationships

This role involves regular interaction with external clients, regulators, and government bodies. Internally, the professional will collaborate with Heads of Department, Riyadh Office leadership, cross-practice teams, Business Development, Marketing, and Knowledge Management.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Al Tamimi & Company is committed to attracting and retaining talent from diverse backgrounds to ensure its success as a professional organization. The firm fosters an inclusive culture that respects individual differences and supports a work environment where everyone can achieve their potential. The company undertakes and supports various internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and encourages involvement from all partners and staff. Al Tamimi & Company provides equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities, offering support to those in the workplace who have a disability.