Legal General Counsel

Closing date: 07/05/2026

Number 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 jurisdiction

Desired: 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