Sr. Principal Legal Counsel, GCC (excl. UAE)

A Day in the Life At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. As Senior Principal Legal Counsel for GCC, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by providing strategic legal guidance and daily support to a dynamic, mission-driven organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in medical technology, where your expertise will directly impact our ability to deliver life-changing therapies and solutions to patients across the region. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a fast-paced, inclusive environment that values your unique perspective, we invite you to apply and help us engineer the extraordinary. Based in KSA, this role offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment at the heart of a global healthcare leader. You will report directly to the Senior Legal Director for the TUMECA region and partner closely with cross-functional teams. While the position is primarily office-based, occasional travel within the broader region may be required to support business needs and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Medtronic is committed to supporting your professional growth and well-being. This position serves as a key legal advisor to primarily the Saudi Arabia and overall GCC business, providing practical, risk-based legal guidance on commercial operations, strategic initiatives, and complex projects. The role partners closely with business leaders and functions to support growth, manage legal risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Primary Responsibilities: • Provide commercially oriented operational legal support and strategic guidance to management/business units/functions in the respective Region, including providing advice on commercial, competition, employment, public procurement, regulatory, data protection, product liability and dispute related matters with a high degree of independence • Counsel business clients practically and strategically on legal issues relating to the businesses/operations in question • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including sales, distribution, service, supply, confidentiality and collaboration agreements • Provide operational support on the daily activities of the local operations, including rendering support to the various functions (HR, Pricing, Regulatory) • Overseeing and supporting the consistent implementation of strategic legal projects on local level • Support the EurAsia Legal team on new processes and projects to ensure local implementation and effective incorporation of legal requirements into local commercial and business activities. • Ensure compliance with local legislation • Prepare and conduct meetings and training sessions with employees on Medtronic policies and procedures • Participate in & share best practices with the EurAsia Legal team • Effectively manage relationships with outside counsels to maximize the quality of representation and minimize legal expenses. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Law and 8+ years of legal experience in an international corporation, multinational environment, or law firm • Licensed or qualified legal professional with substantial experience advising on Saudi Arabian laws and regulations • Professional fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and supporting strategic business transactions • Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders on legal risk management and operational decision-making. Preferred Qualifications: • In-house legal experience within the medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities • Experience managing distributor networks, healthcare sector agreements, and public procurement matters in Saudi Arabia • University or postgraduate studies completed outside the candidate's native country • International work experience supporting cross-border legal and commercial operations. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and • Bachelor's degree in Law and 8+ years of legal experience in an international corporation, multinational environment, or law firm • Licensed or qualified legal professional with substantial experience advising on Saudi Arabian laws and regulations • Professional fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and supporting strategic business transactions • Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders on legal risk management and operational decision-making. Preferred Qualifications: • In-house legal experience within the medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities • Experience managing distributor networks, healthcare sector agreements, and public procurement matters in Saudi Arabia • University or postgraduate studies completed outside the candidate's native country • International work experience supporting cross-border legal and commercial operations.