Stryker Hiring for Regional Counsel, MEA Job at Dubai Full Time

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Regional Legal Counsel – MEA

Job Description:

• Provide timely, solution-oriented and practical advice and counsel to all clients and business of Stryker MEA.

• Active member and influencer of the Stryker MEA Leadership Team.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with various COEs including Litigation, Intellectual Property, Employment and Labor, Privacy, Global Technology, Regulatory, amongst many others.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with all legal and compliance colleagues across the Globe.

• Assist and support Stryker’s compliance programs and work closely with the Compliance Officer, MEA, including serving as a member of the SA Compliance Committee.

• Develop strong relationships throughout areas of responsibility to foster an advisory or collaborative approach.

• Serve as the lead legal contact for major projects across EEMEA such as the GX Program, ICM, Capstone, Data Privacy and the like.

• Effectively and efficiently manage the external legal counsel budget for Stryker MEA.

• Provide counsel and advice in acquisition & integration activities and support the implementation of integration strategies.

• Involvement in complex commercial agreements and negotiations to ensure the legal rights of Stryker are protected.

• Review tender agreements to ensure legal and compliance issues are addressed.

• Provide advice on employment related issues where there is an issue to assess and/or when external legal advice may be required.

• Provide counsel and guidance in navigating local laws and regulations that directly and indirectly impact the business.

• Review and/or draft Distribution Agreements and manage a vast network of Distributors / Agents from legal perspective.

• Provide counsel and advice for the termination of distributors, agents, and other third parties, including negotiation and drafting of termination and settlement agreements.

• Draft and implement appropriate agreements for HCP consultancies, research, sponsorship and fellowships and ensure that appropriate compliance principles are included and that compliance standard operating procedures are followed.

• Monitor legal developments across the region, provide updates to the various stakeholders and take such action to address such developments internally.

• Advise the business on laws, regulations, and Stryker policies with strong knowledge of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the MedTech Europe Code of Ethics, and MECOMED Code of Ethics.

• Initiate, develop and provide in-house training and education. Instruct external counsel in cases of litigation and monitor as appropriate.

• Follow, implement, develop and improve internal processes. Assist on other matters as needed.

• Actively participate in the projects and work undertaken by the International Global Legal team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) required, Master’s Degree (or equivalent) preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years professional experience, required.

• Must be fluent in English and Arabic.

• Degree holder in Law and admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Experience gained within a complex MNC and/or a reputable law firm.

• Proficient in MS Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Experience in a regulated industry required, pharmaceuticals / medical device preferred.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with large groups of people

• Must be able to feel comfortable in ambiguous and volatile situations.

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