Head of Legal Compliance

About the role

We are partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to recruit a Head of Legal Compliance based in Riyadh. The role will lead the legal function and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the legal function, providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Provide legal counsel on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, statutory obligations and business activities.
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts, transactions and agreements.
• Identify and manage legal and compliance risks, delivering practical business‑focused recommendations.
• Lead significant disputes, litigation, investigations and major legal projects.
• Advise on regulatory, licensing, employment and other key legal matters.
• Manage and develop legal resources while supporting junior legal professionals.
• Build and maintain relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and reporting requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• 10+ years of legal experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or another regulated industry.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Proven experience managing legal teams, projects and complex legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi legal and regulatory requirements.
• Availability for face‑to‑face interviews in Riyadh.