47 Global Compliance jobs in Saudi Arabia

The Role

This role will proactively work with the Riyadh partners and with global and regional MBD teams to implement strategically aligned and value-added initiatives, ensuring key global, regional and office objectives are achieved. This role is central to supporting the firm's expansion strategy in the Middle East, with a strong focus on business planning, client development, marketing initiatives, and profile-raising across the Kingdom and the wider Middle East. The BD Manager will be required to develop a strong understanding of the legal market, our brand and proposition within the market and our growth ambitions and strategy. The role is based in Riyadh, and reports to Senior BD Manager based in Dubai They will work in close cooperation with the Head of the Riyadh office, the local partners and the global marketing and business development teams. Responsibilities:
• Work with the partners to develop and implement annual business plans, budget proposals and campaign plans for the Riyadh.
• Oversee the BD activity of relevant practices to ensure regional objectives are met. This includes, but is not limited to, pitch management, event ideation and execution, marketing and communications and client development.
• Seek opportunities to drive cross-office and regional collaboration to increase efficiency and speed to market.
• Plan for and monitor the relevant business development budgets.
• Help drive and implement firm-wide and/or regional BD initiatives within the Saudi and/or Middle East teams as appropriate.
• Support on marketing BD trips across the network, including facilitating internal connections and aiding in identifying relevant contacts.
• Project manage transactional and strategic bids, provide input on approach, team formations; draft, review and edit content; manage document development where necessary; ensure adherence to branding requirements; ensure adherence to pricing procedures.
• Ensure follow up is sought from client following a pitch; track and act on actions which arise; assess how feedback can be used to drive behavioral change.
• Systematically measure performance in directories and league tables; agree target rankings with the Middle East partners; facilitate contribution to directories and league tables using consistent positioning messages; report on changes in rankings and against targets set; refine approach as needed.
• Developing, managing and running key client events (seminars, roundtables) and other client facing activities, and attending events where necessary.
• Support partners on specific key clients and conduct research and analysis on key clients in order to identify new opportunities.
• Facilitate participation in our client feedback programme; track and act on actions arising from interviews and assess how feedback can be used to drive behavioral changes.

Requirements

Skills:
• The candidate must be KSA national or Bahraini and bi-lingual in English and Arabic.
• Must have a degree or above in marketing, law, or business related discipline.
• Experience working in a legal and/or professional services environment.
• Excellent project management skills - this candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of managing multiple projects and transforming commercial issues into business development opportunities.
• Possess high level of conscientiousness, demonstrated through leadership qualities and the ability to build a strong reputation within the business and deliver excellent service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working with clients and ability to be client facing.
• Sound working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

About the company

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster. Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs. What we do: Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them. We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved.

Job Description: Quality Management Officer – Global Certifications Compliance

Location: (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Management Officer to ensure compliance with international certification standards such as BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 22000, and HACCP across our agricultural and food processing operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in implementing, auditing, and continuously improving quality and food safety management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain compliance with food safety and quality standards such as BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 22000, and HACCP

• Coordinate internal and external audits; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and records in line with certification requirements

• Lead quality training sessions for staff to build awareness and compliance culture

• Work closely with production, procurement, and farm teams to ensure quality from field to final product

• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and quality assurance checkpoints during production and packaging

• Ensure traceability systems are maintained and up to standard

• Coordinate with third-party certifying bodies and regulatory authorities

• Track and report on key quality metrics; recommend improvements based on data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Quality Management, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance or compliance in agriculture or food production

• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 22000, and HACCP standards

• Experience in preparing and managing audits from international certifying bodies

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems

• Languages: (Arabic preferred), English required

EM Legal & Compliance Manager

STADA is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we are perceived as a reliable and trustworthy partner since 1895. With our products we help people protect and regain a dignified and able life. With our proven Generics, we ensure that everyday health remains affordable.

At STADA, we follow our purpose of “Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner”. In pursuit of this purpose, we are committed to further accelerating the successful trajectory of our company.

To our employees, we offer an attractive working environment in which they can develop personally.

We are looking for : Legal & Compliance Manager - Emerging Markets

Areas of Responsibilities

• Being a pro‑active attorney with demonstrated compliance and commercial experience in commercial contracts and operations related to pharma and OTC business on North African Countries and GCC with special focus on KSA;
• Able to provide legal advices and support the business operations on all legal matters, identifying and mitigating the risks for the Company;
• Able to draft, review and negotiate various types of commercial contracts related to pharma business, including by way of example and not limitation: CDA, distribution agreements, M&A and licensing, indemnification agreements; experience in distribution contract terminations understanding the implications and legal ramifications associated with them, developing strategies to mitigate any adverse effects;
• Strengthens Corporate Governance of the affiliates in KSA and Egypt, knowledge of compliance regulations, antitrust law, pharma compliance best practices;
• Able to provide clear guidelines on anti‑bribery regulation (FCPA, Trade Sanctions and UK anti‑bribery), advising the company on compliance matters and implementing compliance programs (e.g. privacy, antitrust, anti‑money laundry regulation, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, interaction with HCPs and anti‑bribery policies in general);
• Ensure compliance with privacy legislation across the MENA region, including data protection and privacy laws.
• Conduct investigations into compliance and privacy‑related issues;
• Advises Management of critical project developments and any other relevant legal and compliance with specific focus on KSA;
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization;
• Directs/coordinates the work of outside counsel, defines project objectives and manages external counsel and expenditures in accordance with internal policies;

Required Education and Experience

• Entrepreneurial thinking and action;
• Law education degree with experience in both: common law and civil law jurisdictions; qualified lawyer is an advantage;
• At least 3 years of in‑house legal and compliance experience obtained in a complex, highly regulated industry environment. Experience in the life‑science sector is an advantage;
• Fluency in English is required as it will be the primary language of communication within the company and with external stakeholders; Arabic and French knowledge is a plus;
• Ability to draft concise and effective contractual documents, summary and presentations to the management of the company;
• Proactive, flexible, responsive and resourceful;
• Requires strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and management is essential.
• Experience in handling litigation cases and working with external legal counsel is necessary.
• Familiarity with GCC regulations, litigation procedures, and compliance is necessary.

Competency:

• Integrity
• Agility
• One STADA

If you are ready for new challenges where you can make a difference forpeople’s health, you have come to the right place. We are looking for people with great attitude and passion. The next step is yours, take a look at our open positions and become part of our global STADA team!

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Purpose
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for SOPC's legal compliance and legislative affairs. The Director ensures full alignment with all applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, and national legal obligations, while safeguarding the organization against legal risk. This role leads the development and implementation of legal policies, accountability frameworks, and legislative audit mechanisms. The Director also drives legal awareness, risk mitigation strategies, and cross-functional alignment with SOPC's compliance goals.

Job Specific Accountabilities
Strategic Legal Compliance & Policy Oversight
Lead the formulation and continual review of SOPC's legal policies to reflect current legislation, emerging regulatory requirements, and global best practices.

Ensure the legal compliance framework is embedded across departments, with clearly defined ownership and accountability for adherence.

Monitor new or amended legislation, assess organizational impact, and provide proactive strategic guidance to executive leadership.

Oversee the internal development of legal procedures and compliance protocols aligned with the committee's strategic goals and Olympic/Paralympic standards.

Legislative Risk Management & Governance
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with non-compliance, regulatory change, or policy gaps.

Lead periodic legislative compliance reviews, audits, and gap analyses, ensuring timely resolution of compliance issues and transparent reporting.

Represent SOPC in legal and regulatory engagements with government bodies, legal institutions, and other stakeholders to protect organizational interests.

Advise the Senior Director on emerging legal risks and recommend risk controls or changes to organizational processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Representation
Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulatory authorities, ministries, and Olympic/Paralympic legal governance entities.

Monitor legislative responses or legal submissions required by the government or oversight bodies on behalf of SOPC.

Ensure legal alignment with national sports law developments, Olympic Charter implications, and related national frameworks.

Legal Training, Awareness & Reporting
Oversee the design and rollout of legal awareness campaigns and training programs targeting executives, managers, and operational teams.

Ensure effective communication of compliance policies across the organization through user-friendly materials and accessible channels.

Review and approve departmental reporting on compliance performance, risk assessments, and policy impact studies.

Coordinate cross-functional legal initiatives and projects with other Legal Affairs branches (e.g., Advisory, Litigation) to ensure integrated service delivery.

Sr. Associate - Bahasa, Global Solutions and Risk Compliance (GSRC)

The Global Solutions and Risk Compliance (GSRC) organization is a component of Amazon's operations, dedicated to ensuring the compliance of its products and services worldwide. GSRC's core mission is to keep customers, partners, and associates safe while protecting the company from legal and regulatory risks. With a diverse global team spanning across India, China, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Jordan, Philippines and Costa Rica, GSRC partners with its stakeholders to classify products and ensure regulatory and legal compliance for product listings. GSRC raises the bar on quality by implementing operational changes matching the everchanging regulatory space. The team designs global, consistent, and scalable solutions and prioritize a blend between technology-driven and human decision-making processes. GSRC believes that innovation thrives on diversity, fostering an inclusive and equitable culture that empowers employees with opportunities for learning and development.

As a Senior Compliance Associate, you will review product information against regulatory documentation to ensure compliance for Amazon listings. Using Amazon tools, you will classify products and address deviations from SOPs in collaboration with your manager and experts. You will prioritize tasks using reports to meet quality, productivity, and service targets. You may identify improvement opportunities, like automating reports with Excel, and contribute to SOP refinement. You will share expertise in knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor peers.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.
• Basic SQL knowledge for data queries
• Experience with CRM tools
• Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills
• Problem-solving abilities with logical and creative approaches
• Commitment to research and data interpretation.

• Bachelor's degree holder
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related applications
• Bahasa B1+ (or equivalent) proficiency in verbal and written communication
• English B2+ (or equivalent) proficiency in verbal and written communication

• Strong knowledge of consumer product compliance processes and regulations
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance management, including working with government agencies
• 2+ years experience in Business Process Outsourcing across domains such as accounting, regulatory compliance, payment processing, IT services, human resources, or quality assurance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including VBA
• Expertise in database querying (SQL)
• Experience as a quality auditor in retail chain management, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, or corporate environments
• Background in data analysis within quantitative fields, including the development of data and decision support systems.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf

The Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading and supervising legal and compliance work and guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.

Major Accountabilities

• Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
  • Serving as single point of contact for all Legal & Compliance tasks in Gulf and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including coordinating data privacy, antitrust, intellectual property topics with Global Leads and Teams.
  • Providing Legal & Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
  • Managing matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, labour etc.)
  • Negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side)
  • Managing Legal & Compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.
  • Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
  • Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the Sandoz META Export business processes
• As a member of the Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
• Support investigations conducted by authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.
• Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.
• Ensure local management team is made aware of Group-wide norms, including policies, and are taking action to implement the same in their businesses. Oversee adjustment of all such norms, where required, to reflect local law and regulation.
• Ensure training is provided to management and associates in the areas of the law presenting the greatest risk locally.
• Act as a business partner in all actions relating to Sandoz’s contractual negotiations, compliance and statutory obligations; relating to the ownership, control and protection of inventions and confidential business information, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all legal business issues regarding Sandoz’s research collaborations, licensing activities and other significant transactions.
• Handle legal issues related to business development, labour law and corporate governance. Negotiate and draft distribution agreements, licensing agreements, promotion agreements, services agreements, acquisition and/or divestment agreements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (i.e pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented)
• Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication
• Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and KSA
• Full integration into the respective leadership teams and strong collaboration with key stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• No major compliance/regulatory issue
• Successful outcomes to significant investigations & litigations
• Law school graduate & bar qualification (admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic essential.
• 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf is preferable
• Experience in managing Legal & Compliance teams, work and projects
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients.
• Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills
• Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics
• Change agility and resilience
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organisation.
• Results oriented mentality i.e. “ability to get things done” avoiding legal “over engineering” while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
• Ability to question and improve the status quo.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

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Overview

Legal and Compliance Counsel Gulf and Saudi Arabia

Legal & Compliance Counsel Saudi Arabia will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading legal and compliance work and providing guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.

• Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
  • Leading compliance and risk management processes to drive business priorities while protecting the company and best serving our customers and patients
  • Developing, refine, and adapt the ethics, risk and compliance program to meet evolving requirements and promote consistently high standards and operational excellence
  • Providing legal advice and guidance to the business, as well as manage compliance with legal requirements.
  • Acting as a true business partner, adopting a pro-active, business focused approach to negotiating and drafting transactions and contracts, assisting in management decision processes, and delivering robust risk assessments.
  • Providing legal & compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
  • Reviewing, drafting and management of agreements, memoranda of understanding, distribution agreement, service level agreements, sponsorship agreements, pharmacy marketing agreements etc.
  • Supporting legal & compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training
  • Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
  • Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the business processes
  • Providing effective legal counsel to assigned business teams within the Gulf and Saudi Arabia on all aspects of pharmaceuticals business
  • Providing quality legal advice in areas including strategic partnerships, data and digital, business development and licensing, contracts, intellectual property and competition law
  • Delivering day-to-day legal services including drafting, negotiating, and settling commercial agreements within the scope of the assigned business teams.
  • Acting as a true business partner, adopting a pro-active, business focused approach to negotiating and drafting transactions and contracts, assisting in management decision processes, and delivering robust risk assessments.
  • Acting independently in complex legal matters and transactions.
  • Driving simplification and standardization projects and support the implementation of new tools and systems.
  • Contributing to Gulf and Saudi Arabia legal initiatives.
• Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
• Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.

• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (i.e. pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented)
• Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication
• Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and Saudi
• Full integration into the legal and compliance team and strong collaboration with key business stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Successful outcomes to significant investigations & litigations
• Law school graduate & bar qualification /licensed attorney
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.
• 6 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
• Proven experience in providing specialized legal advice
• Prior experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry is desirable.
• Experience in working in the Gulf and Saudi markets is preferable
• Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients.
• Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills
• Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics
• Change agility and resilience
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Results oriented mentality i.e. “ability to get things done” avoiding legal “over engineering” while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
• Ability to question and improve the status quo.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

This site is intended for a global audience