Legal Counsel

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all.
You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the LifeThe position requires a lawyer experienced in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a proven track record in advising, structuring, and implementing complex projects in KSA.
The position requires a strong generalist with an ability to advise strategically and act operationally on a broad range of topics, which includes:
advise on a broad range of legal topics including implementation of new commercial projects, business models, commercial contracts including suppliers, distributors, agreements with HMOs, employment law and disputes, competition law and related pricing issues, corporate matters, IP, public procurement law, litigation/arbitration, product liability, data protection, M&A activities and integrations, medical device regulatory issues; and all combined with a robust and process-driven approach to the management of legal matters in accordance with local law and the Medtronic policies and procedures.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Provide strategic guidance and commercially-oriented operational legal support to management/business units/functions in KSA.
Advise on a wide array of strategic projects on the corporate and commercial side, including the set up of new presences and the evaluation/implementation of new business models.
Counsel business clients practically and strategically on legal issues relating to the businesses/operations and projects in question.
Manage the implementation and supervision of the Distributor Policies, including review and approval of distributors, negotiation of distributor agreements, advising on renewals and terminations and conducting the Distributor Monitoring Program.
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with third parties, such as suppliers, hospitals, HMOs and healthcare providers.
Advise on legal matters, such as drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of commercial and non-commercial agreements.
Provide operational support on the daily activities of the local operations, including rendering support to the various functions (HR, Pricing, Regulatory).
Prepare and conduct meetings and training sessions with employees and distributors on Medtronic policies and procedures.
Support the EMEA Legal team on new processes and projects to ensure local implementation and effective incorporation of legal requirements into commercial and business activities.
Create and update contract templates based on best practices and evolving legal standards to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
Effectively manage relationships with outside counsel to maximize the quality of representation and minimize legal expenses.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Strong academic credentials and degree from recognized law school.
Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
Minimum of 8 years' experience in an international firm or law firm.
Work experience in KSA.
Excellent legal skills and commercial acumen.
Solid judgment and integrity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical thinking.
People management skills/experience.
Ability to work on various projects at the same time; good priority setting skills.
Positive and proactive approach, including driving processes in a complex environment.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and making decisions and taking leadership in such situations.
Team player; able to 'build bridges' and be 'principled' at the same time.
University or post-graduate studies outside of native country, work experience outside of native country, and in-house experience with a medical device, (bio) technology or pharma company would be desirable.
Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
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Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people.
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By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world.
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