سترايكر تعلن عن وظيفة مستشار قانوني إقليمي في الرياض

We are looking for our future Regional Legal Counsel MENA. As a member of the MENA Leadership Team, this role serves as a key legal partner across functions and divisions, contributing to the development and execution of departmental and business strategies. The position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including advising on the application of laws and regulations to diverse business activities, as well as supporting the development, implementation, and interpretation of corporate and divisional policies and procedures. The role involves making decisions with moderate to significant impact and requires a high degree of independent judgment.

What you will do:

• Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice and support to Stryker MENA businesses and stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of the MENA Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and business initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships across the business and collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, and other Centers of Excellence globally.
• Support and promote Stryker's compliance programs, working closely with the MENA Compliance Officer and participating in the MENA Compliance Committee.
• Act as the lead legal advisor for major regional projects and strategic initiatives, including business transformation and data privacy programs.
• Manage external legal counsel and related budgets across the MENA region.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic business transactions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, tenders, distribution arrangements, and other business contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on distributor and third-party relationships, including appointments, performance management, terminations, and settlements.
• Advise on employment, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments across the region, assess business impact, and communicate recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation matters, including the management of external counsel where required.
• Develop legal awareness across the organization through training, process improvement initiatives, and participation in global legal team projects.

What you need:

Required

• Master's degree in Law.
• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice law (Bar Association Qualification) and licensed in a recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification legal experience within the MENA region, including strong knowledge of applicable local laws and regulations.
• Experience gained within a multinational organization and/or a leading law firm.
• Professional fluency in both English and Arabic, written and spoken.

Preferred

• Experience in a high regulated industry