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Experience
6 - 12 Years
Job Location
Education
Master of Laws (LLM)(Law)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s overall legal strategy to ensure alignment with business goals while safeguarding the organization from legal and regulatory risks.
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the Board, CEO, and executive leadership team on strategic initiatives, contracts, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Oversee all legal affairs, including contract negotiations, corporate structuring, healthcare compliance, intellectual property, labor law, and litigation.
Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, frameworks, and procedures that promote legal integrity, risk management, and corporate compliance.
Serve as the organization's key representative in complex legal matters involving regulators, governmental bodies, external legal counsel, and business partners.
Oversee and manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic business transactions, including due diligence.
Guide and review the work of the legal team, setting departmental objectives, supervising case handling, and ensuring team development.
Monitor legal developments in the UAE and internationally that impact healthcare, corporate governance, digital transformation, and operational compliance.
Ensure the organization complies with all statutory and regulatory obligations in healthcare, corporate, labor, and data protection laws.
Mitigate legal risk by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate preventative measures and controls.
Advise internal departments (HR, Finance, IT, Operations, etc.) on day-to-day legal matters, dispute resolution, and contractual obligations.
Ensure the proper management of corporate records, licenses, intellectual property, trademarks, and legal filings.
Prepare and review high-level legal reports, board presentations, and documentation related to governance, compliance, and litigation.
Build strong relationships with government entities, healthcare regulators, and industry associations to promote legal and operational alignment.
Foster a culture of ethical behavior, legal awareness, and compliance throughout the organization.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university is mandatory.
Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or MBA with legal specialization is highly desirable.
Licensed to practice law in the UAE or home jurisdiction.
Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of UAE and international legal frameworks relevant to healthcare, corporate law, labor law, and data privacy.
Proven ability to develop and execute legal strategy at the organizational level.
Exceptional skills in legal analysis, drafting, negotiation, and litigation management.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Knowledge of corporate governance principles and experience advising executive leadership and board members.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice for non-legal audiences.
Sound understanding of healthcare-specific regulations and licensing requirements.
Expertise in managing external counsel, legal budgets, and litigation portfolios.
Ability to handle high-pressure situations with discretion and strategic thinking.
Technological fluency in legal systems, document management, and compliance tools.
Vice President – Legal benefit from having experience/competency in:
UAE healthcare law
Corporate governance
Contract negotiation
Risk and compliance strategy
Board advisory
Mergers and acquisitions
Regulatory engagement
Litigation oversight
Data protection and cybersecurity law
Legal team leadership
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
- Medical
- Healthcare
- Diagnostics
- Medical Devices
Department / Functional Area
- Top Management
- Senior Management
Keywords
- General Counsel
- Chief Legal Strategist
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Legal Strategy
- Director Of Legal Affairs
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Research
- Contract Negotiation
NMC healthcare LLC
NMC is a diversified business conglomerate. One of the focus areas being Healthcare, with Specialty Hospitals, Medical centres and Clinics across the UAE.