Senior legal counsel for MTL and SSA

Reports to: Head of Legal Africa MCO
Location: Morocco - Casablanca

Role Purpose

Lead and manage the legal function across multiple emerging market countries, serving as a strategic business partner to drive commercial objectives while ensuring legal compliance and risk management. This role requires a proactive leader who can navigate complex regulatory environments while supporting business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as a key strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing practical legal solutions that enable business objectives

• Participate in strategic business decisions and contribute to the development of market strategies

• Translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice for stakeholders

• Ability to manage Thoughtful Risk-Taking approach in participating in the decision process

Legal Leadership

• Establish legal priorities aligned with business objectives

• Design and implement legal strategies that support market growth while mitigating risks

• Serve as a core member of the regional Legal Leadership Team

Risk Management

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks across diverse regulatory environments

• Provide guidance on complex regulatory matters affecting business operations

Commercial Support

• Lead legal aspects of commercial transactions, partnerships, and business development initiatives

• Support market access strategies, launches and pricing compliance

• Provide counsel on marketing, promotional activities, and customer engagement

• Support the data privacy network

• Support corporate matters and related approvals

Compliance & Ethics

• Ensure adherence to company policies, local laws, and industry regulations

• Foster a culture of ethics and integrity across the organization

• Support his/her EBI partner and the effective compliance programs developed within the Company

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Law degree required; additional business qualification preferred

• 6-10+ years of legal experience

• Experience working in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry preferred

• Demonstrated experience operating in emerging markets

• Track record of successfully partnering with business teams to achieve objectives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset

• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities

• Strategic thinking with ability to balance legal risks and business opportunities

• Cultural sensitivity and ability to operate effectively across diverse markets

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity in evolving markets

Languages

• Fluent in French and English; ability to read and speak Arabic is a plus

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