Dubai, Dubai
Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel EE / Central Asia
Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel - Eastern Europe and Central AsiaLocation: 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.
Your Profile:
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.
What’s on Offer?
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.
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