Lead Counsel, Middle East & North Africa

• Support business leaders on cross-border transactions, organizational changes, third-party arrangements, and a variety of commercial agreements used across the region
• Provide guidance on privacy, data governance, and information-handling practices, including the review of internal and external notices, data-related obligations, and incident-response requirements
• Partner with compliance and operational teams to navigate regulatory frameworks, assess legal risk, and ensure adherence to applicable regional laws, including those relating to consumer protections, competition, and product-related requirements
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient clinical operations

• Licensed attorney in good standing with 10+ years of experience with working knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements applicable in regional markets
• Background in corporate and commercial law with experience supporting businesses operating across the Middle East and North Africa
• Strong negotiation, communication, and advisory skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and balance multiple priorities
• Fluency in English and Arabic is strongly preferred

Experience in the GCC is highly valued

• Health benefits
• 401K
• Professional development resources
• Learning and development programs