Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

**Senior Legal \& Compliance Counsel \- Eastern Europe and Central Asia** Location: 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.