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Sr. Principal Legal Counsel, GCC (excl. UAE)

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior in-house legal counsel providing strategic legal guidance and operational support for commercial operations in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.

Role type

Senior in-house legal counsel (GCC)

Builds

Commercial operations and strategic initiatives for Medtronic's healthcare business in the region

Domain

Healthcare technology / Medical devices

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Legal advisory, contract negotiation, risk management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder partnership, training delivery, outside counsel management

Preferred skills

M&A experience, distributor network management, public procurement expertise, international work experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial, competition, employment, procurement, regulatory, and data protection matters; Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements; Support local operations and cross-functional teams; Ensure compliance with local legislation; Manage relationships with outside counsels

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC