Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel
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Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel - Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Location:
Dubai
A role that inspires you
Join an internationally active medical technology organisation as Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel, combining strategic legal advisory with hands-on compliance leadership. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, supporting commercial activities while strengthening governance and regulatory frameworks in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide pragmatic legal advice to commercial and operational functions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, particularly distribution and service contracts.
- Advise on indirect sales models and distributor lifecycle management.
- Provide guidance on competition law, export controls, sanctions, and trade compliance.
- Manage local litigation and coordinate external legal counsel.
- Support corporate governance, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance matters.
- Implement and oversee the Compliance Management System.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
- Support internal investigations and remediation measures.
- Ensure compliant interactions with healthcare professionals and public authorities.
- Deliver training on compliance, anti-corruption, competition law, data protection, and export controls.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
- Law degree with admission to practice in Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
- 7–10 years’ legal experience in healthcare, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
- Strong background in commercial contracting, particularly distribution and service agreements.
- Expertise in compliance programme management and anti-corruption frameworks (e.g. FCPA, UK Bribery Act).
- Solid knowledge of healthcare compliance, GDPR, and third-party risk management.
- Strong communication and training skills with a business-oriented mindset.
- A senior dual legal and compliance role with strategic visibility.
- Close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Opportunity to shape governance structures in a regulated, international environment.
- Long-term development prospects within a stable organisation.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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