Legal Counsel GCC

Legal Counsel GCC

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Summary

The Legal Counsel, GCC plays a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape across the GCC region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and business—advising on legal rights and obligations, conducting in-depth legal research, drafting, and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and managing disputes and litigation. The role offers a dynamic platform to influence strategic decisions and contribute to the organization’s success in a fast‑evolving regional market. The individual will provide cross‑functional collaboration, work closely with stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks, and provide Employment Law support and advice on employment matters, ensure documentation compliance, and support nationalization efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Legal Business Partnering : Provide timely legal advice to cross‑functional teams in the GCC on contracts, corporate matters, partnerships, procurement, regulatory issues, and clinical initiatives.
• Operational Legal Support : Collaborate with GCC entities, Swiss NPhS teams, and external partners to address legal needs in business operations.
• Strategic Legal Initiatives : Partner with GCC legal teams on regional projects such as product launches, patient programs, BD&L, digital initiatives, PPPs, and strategic partnerships.
• Initiative Ownership : Independently lead legal projects assigned by the Regional Head.
• Corporate Governance : Maintain accurate corporate records for GCC legal entities and ensure timely issuance and renewal of required documents.
• Legal Repository Management : Maintain updated repositories of key agreements, legal opinions, and laws to ensure accessibility and compliance.
• Template Management : Keep standard legal templates current and aligned with policies and laws; provide regular updates and training to stakeholders.
• IP Support : Assist with IP‑related matters in coordination with global IP attorneys and country lawyers.
• Contract Management Optimization : Streamline contract processes and templates across GCC and META to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Digital Legal Tools : Support implementation of digital platforms to enhance legal operations and knowledge sharing.
• Compliance Collaboration : Work closely with ERC to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks.

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