Legal General Counsel
Mediclinic Group
last date
7 May 2026
Location/Place/Mode
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Eligibility
Essential: Qualified and admitted as an attorney or lawyer in good standing in a recognized jurisdiction; 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. Preference given to designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.
Opportunity
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Mediclinic Group
Description: Mediclinic Group is seeking a Legal General Counsel to strategically lead the Legal and Company Secretarial function for Mediclinic Middle East. This role involves acting as a trusted executive advisor and commercial partner to the CEO, EXCO, and Board, integrating legal, regulatory, governance, and commercial insight into business decision-making. The position aims to safeguard enterprise value, accelerate sustainable growth, optimise risk-adjusted returns, and strengthen competitive positioning within a complex, highly regulated healthcare market.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Eligibility:
- Education & Professional Registration: Essential: Qualified and admitted as an attorney or lawyer in good standing in a recognized jurisdiction; Active professional admission and membership in good standing in relevant legal jurisdiction. Desired: Postgraduate qualification in Law, or Business Administration (LL.M / MBA) or any relevant field.
- Experience: 12–15 years post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of 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.
- Note: Preference will be given to designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.
Deadline: 2026-05-07
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Number of Positions: 1
- Reference Number: 69687
- Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Functions: Legal
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Contact Information: Recruiter name: Medha Mukundan