Legal Counsel,KSA

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

Purpose Statement

Provides legal and compliance advice to Boston Scientific KSA under the supervision of the Associate Legal Director of South GEM, in a variety of areas, including: compliance, employment, commercial, product liability, contracts, securities, acquisitions and other legal and compliance areas as needed. Manages litigation and evaluates advisability and strategy of defending or prosecuting claims. Directs outside counsel's preparation of legal documents and handling of litigation. Represents the company in all  legal and compliance related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and advise BSC on drafts, and approve all types of contracts in a variety of areas, including supply/manufacturer, distribution, consulting, sale, non-disclosure, real estate, research, clinical investigator, asset purchase, business acquisitions and mergers, and other areas as needed to ensure BSC's business interests are protected.
• Responsible for management of all aspects of litigation involving the company, working with and directing outside Counsel in developing comprehensive strategies around lawsuits.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants and represent the corporation during mediations.
• Review and approve all marketing programs, promotional pieces, and product literature and advises BSC on legal compliance issues involving marketing and sales.
• Advise human resources department on content and implementation of policies and procedures and on labor and employment matters.
• Provide legal counsel and support to the existing local BSC entities in all legal and compliance aspects, ensuring such entities are at all times compliant with all applicable rules and regulations. Establish and maintain new legal entities as may be needed.
• Conduct legal research on certain topics of interest to BSC.
• Assist the Associate Legal Director in projects and requests pertaining to geographies other than KSA, when needed.
• Advise management and HR on employment and labor law related issues.
• Facilitate transfer of legal responsibilities, assist and advise on acquisition-related issues as they arise, and direct outside counsel in assisting the company with acquisition issues as needed.
• Provides legal and compliance assistance to employees and management in other areas as needed.

Functional knowledge

• Requires specialized and comprehensive  legal knowledge in own job function or field and has full understanding of other related job functions
• Leverages this knowledge to recommend new and/or improved work processes, typically at an area level impacting various

Business Expertise

• Applies knowledge of business and industry best practices and how own area integrates with others to achieve objectives to drive results
• Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as an added value resource.
• May lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements, often broader, cross-functional projects

Problem Solving

• Solves complex and diverse problems, takes a new perspective on existing solutions and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information using specialized knowledge of various alternatives and their impact on the business
• Works independently within broad guidelines and policies, receives minimal guidance. Reaches out to his/her manager in case of complex situations.

Impact

• Impacts the ongoing achievement of customer, operational, project/program or key business/organizational/service objectives and recommends improvements within area of responsibility

Interactions & Communications

• Explains difficult or sensitive information to facilitate productive discussion; works to build consensus
• Regularly leads discussions and makes presentations in cross-functional meetings, effectively presenting information to explain recommendations and implications.

Requirements for the role:

• Lawyer with 5 to 7 years of experience, preferably in the medical device sector or pharmaceutical sector.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Minimal travel may be required.
• Focused, able to resolve conflicts, works well under pressure.
• Good communicator.

Requisition ID: 587605

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.