AstraZeneca
Pharmaceutical
HeadofLegal,KSA
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“Head of Legal, KSA at AstraZeneca. Skills: Legal strategy, Risk mitigation, Stakeholder engagement. Lead and manage legal advice provision. Provide strategic guidance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure legal alignment; Ensure business alignment; Deliver projects on time; Deliver projects within scope; Deliver projects within budget; Ensure compliance with laws; Ensure compliance with regulations; Foster high performance; Foster continuous development
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified lawyer, 7+ years experience as lawyer, Expertise in commercial legal matters, Excellence in managing litigation, Experience in managing corporate risk, Business acumen, Fluency in Arabic, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Experience in regulated industry
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage legal advice provision
Provide strategic guidance
Develop strategic plans
Implement strategic plans
Oversee project planning
Oversee project execution
Oversee project completion
Support internal stakeholders
Lead legal professionals
Mentor legal professionals
Drive process improvements
Enhance effectiveness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Business leaders; External partners; Regional legal teams
Communication Scope
Business-focused advice
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**Job Title: Head of Legal** **Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** **Career Level: F** **ABOUT ASTRAZENECA** AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. **ROLE SUMMARY** At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and that you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. The Head of Legal for AstraZeneca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) will play a critical role in leading and managing the provision of legal advice in KSA – a key strategic market for AstraZeneca Middle East and Africa. This position is responsible for ensuring that all legal advice and projects are aligned with AstraZeneca’s legal and business objectives, and for providing strategic guidance to support the company’s operations in KSA. The role is also envisaged to encompass certain additional regional Middle East and Africa responsibilities. The role will be based in Riyadh, KSA. The Head of Legal KSA is expected to have sufficient experience and judgment to work autonomously but will work under the functional direction and oversight of the Area Legal Director for Middle East and Africa. The Head of Legal KSA will need to provide skilled, objective, professional, business-focused legal advice **What you’ll do** * **Strategic Leadership** : Develop and implement strategic plans for legal projects in the Near East and MEA regions, ensuring alignment with AstraZeneca’s global legal strategies and business goals. * **Project Management** : Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of legal projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. * **Stakeholder Engagement** : Coll
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