Legal General Counsel
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Legal General Counsel
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Closing date: 07/05/2026Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Medha Mukundan
Reference number: 69687
Mediclinic Corporate Office Dubai | Dubai | United Arab Emirates
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To lead and strategically direct the Legal and Company Secretarial function for Mediclinic Middle East, acting as a trusted executive advisor and commercial partner to the CEO, EXCO and Board. The role shapes enterprise strategy by integrating legal, regulatory, governance and commercial insight into business decision making, safeguarding enterprise value, accelerating sustainable growth, optimising risk adjusted returns and strengthening competitive positioning within a complex, highly regulated healthcare market
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Strategic Legal Leadership & Enterprise Risk
Governance, Board & Company Secretarial Oversight
Commercial & Transactional Leadership
Medico-Legal & Regulatory Risk Management
Litigation, Regulatory & Crisis Management
Legal Function Leadership & Operational Excellence
Required Education & Professional Registration
Essential: Qualified and admitted as an attorney or lawyer in good standing in a recognized jurisdictionDesired: Postgraduate qualification in Law, or Business Administration (LL.M / MBA) or any relevant field
Essential: Active professional admission and membership in good standing in relevant legal jurisdiction
Required Experience
12–15 years post-qualification legal experience.
Minimum 7 years in a senior leadership or executive legal role.
Proven experience in healthcare regulatory environments and medico-legal risk management within a multinational or complex corporate structure.
Demonstrated experience overseeing high-value litigation, regulatory investigations, and commercial transactions.
Experience advising executive leadership and Boards on governance and enterprise risk matters.
Required Job Skills And Knowledge
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family
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