Overview

Sinclair is looking for a Regional Legal Director, for rest of the world (RoW) to provide global legal support across Europe, Middle East and the United States during a period of organizational transition. This role will cover corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance advisory with a focus on the medical aesthetics industry. The Counsel will partner closely with business leaders to safeguard compliance, manage risk, and support strategic initiatives in line with global governance standards.

Location: Flexible across EU countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary in-house counsel for EMEA and the U.S. markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution, licensing, service, manufacturing, clinical/medical collaborations).
• Advise on corporate governance, business restructuring, and cross-border transactions.
• Provide support on intellectual property, data protection, competition law, and employment matters where relevant.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead compliance advisory for EU and U.S., ensuring adherence to global policies and local legal requirements.
• Oversee anti-bribery/anti-corruption, healthcare professional (HCP) interactions, transparency reporting (e.g., EFPIA, Sunshine Act), and promotional compliance in the aesthetics sector.
• Conduct internal investigations, manage compliance breaches, and provide remedial action guidance.
• Monitor evolving regulations (FDA, EMA, GDPR, FTC, state laws) and update leadership on impact.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with regional leadership, commercial, HR, regulatory, finance, and supply chain teams to align legal and compliance support with business objectives.
• Liaise with external counsel in key jurisdictions as required.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on risk, ethics, and compliance culture.

Experience & Qualifications

• Law Degree with LPC or equivalent (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Law).
• Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE, or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a well-regarded international law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of competition law.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law with solid experience of providing commercial and contract advice and drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts.
• Multi-jurisdictional and competition law experience.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Pro-active, adaptable and flexible with proven ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to react quickly in a fast-paced environment and to work calmly under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet and challenge where appropriate.
• Fluent in Dutch or other languages (depending on role location).
• Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, with excellent judgment.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance and ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.
• Comfortable working independently across multiple jurisdictions with cultural sensitivity.
• Previous in-house experience.
• Experience working for a Medical Aesthetics, pharmaceutical or biotech company is preferred.

Additional

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Regional Legal Director RoW role and does not include other postings shown on the page.