Legal Counsel

Draft and negotiate contracts: Handle complex commercial agreements, including pharmaceutical in-license and out-license deals, supply contracts, term sheets, and NDAs.

Regulatory and compliance support: Provide expert legal counsel on regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions, aligning with industry standards.

Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Chief Strategy Officer, to integrate legal strategy with business goals.

Commercial and strategic support: Advise on partnerships, joint ventures, and other high-value commercial transactions.

Risk management: Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations.

Cross-border collaboration: Work closely with subsidiaries in multiple regions to ensure legal consistency and alignment with corporate objectives.

Corporate governance: Support best practices in governance, policy development, and compliance frameworks.

Talent development: Assist in mentoring junior legal professionals, with a strong focus on developing UAE Nationals in line with Emiratisation targets.

What we are looking for:

1. Strong experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences legal counsel roles.
2. Expertise in drafting and negotiating in-license and out-license agreements.
3. Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset to support business growth.
4. Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
5. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior executives.
6. Strong project management abilities, able to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.