Legal and Compliance Officer

Kinetic is working with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company who are hiring a legal & compliance specialist to be based in Dubai.

Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Support legal strategy development and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with board/committee documentation and corporate legal projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (NDAs, MSAs, distribution, agency agreements, etc.).
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across business activities.
• Conduct legal research and support regulatory updates.
• Support implementation of MENA data protection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and SOPs.

To be successful you will need to meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in legal, ethics, data privacy, and compliance functions.
• Prior experience within the life sciences sector, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
• Strong capabilities in legal drafting, document review, corporate law, and compliance frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable local and international laws and regulatory requirements.
• Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above.