Of Counsel/Senior Associate Healthcare Regulatory

About the Role

Al Tamimi & Company is seeking an Of Counsel/Senior Associate specializing in Healthcare Regulatory law. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and is focused on leading and expanding the firm's Healthcare Regulatory practice in KSA. The role 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 (medical liability litigation is handled separately).
• Lead matter strategy, oversee junior colleagues, 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 Qualifications and Experience

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

Internal and External Relationships

This role involves significant interaction with external clients, regulators, and government bodies. Internally, the position requires collaboration 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. The firm fosters an inclusive culture that respects individual differences and supports a work environment where all employees can achieve their potential. The company undertakes and supports various initiatives to increase diversity within the legal profession and encourages involvement from all partners and staff. Al Tamimi & Company provides equal opportunities for all applicants and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities, offering support to those in the workplace who have a disability.