Legal Advisor

About the Role

DNA Recruitment is seeking a Legal Advisor to join a global leader in medical technology. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires 2-5 years of experience. The role involves providing strategic and practical legal advice to support operations in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC, working within a multinational matrix environment.

Role Purpose and Context

As part of the company's Legal & Compliance function, the Legal Advisor will provide commercially focused legal advice. The position involves close collaboration with local business leadership, regional commercial teams, and corporate functions to ensure business activities comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and the company's internal policies and ethical standards. The Legal Advisor will act as a business partner, balancing commercial objectives with legal risk management and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to the 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 general corporate affairs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with business operations, strategic initiatives, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, distribution, agency, product supply, procurement, service, licensing, software, technology, confidentiality, consultancy, healthcare professional, healthcare organisation engagement, training, educational, research, clinical study, grants, sponsorships, and other healthcare-related arrangements.
• 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.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, assessing their potential impact on business operations.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to commercial teams and other business stakeholders.

Qualifications and 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 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.

Required Competencies

• 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 escalate matters where necessary.
• Agility & Independence: Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Work Environment

This role operates within a multinational matrix environment, collaborating with regional and global legal teams, business leadership, and various corporate functions. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time commitment.