Head of Legal NEMAG

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Head of Legal NEMAG

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

The Head of the AstraZeneca Near East & Maghreb Cluster (“NEMAG”) will play a critical role in leading and managing the provision of legal advice across the NEMAG region. The countries included within the NEMAG Cluster are: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Palestine, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. 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 this region.

The role will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (although candidates wishing to be based in Cairo can be considered).  The Head of NEMAG 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 NEMAG 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 NEMAG cluster, 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: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, external partners, regional and above market legal teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with regional operations, ensuring compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on matters related to NEMAG, including contracts, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive training, process improvements and best practices within the legal function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Essential for the role

• Recognized law degree and be a qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or an internal corporate counsel role with an international company (preferably in a regulated industry)
• Expertise in managing Commercial Legal Matters
• Excellence in managing Litigation and Investigations
• Experience in managing Corporate Risk
• Strong business acumen
• Strong drafting skills
• Proactivity/Team Skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in Arabic and English. Also having French would be a distinct advantage.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.