Legal Counsel

Location:
Algiers, Algeria

Job Type
Full-time

About Us
For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission. As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. Description: We are looking for a talented Legal Counsel to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together. If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you. Main Responsibilities
• Ensure the company’s activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal support and advice to the company’s various functions on legal and regulatory matters.
• Support strategic, commercial, industrial, and operational projects by identifying legal risks and proposing appropriate solutions.
• Participate in the management, renewal, and monitoring of the company’s business licenses, permits, approvals, and official documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents with internal and external parties.
• Develop and update the company’s standard contractual templates.
• Prepare the various stages of Board of Directors meetings and Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meetings (OGMs and EGMs).
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure compliance with corporate governance obligations.
• Oversee the company’s litigation and pre-litigation matters, disputes, and arbitration proceedings in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Draft specific legal submissions and applications to be filed with the courts.
• Monitor litigation cases, disputes, and arbitration proceedings in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the company before authorities, administrative bodies, and external partners on legal matters.
• Contribute to the early identification and prevention of legal risks and disputes.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of legal processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports and monitor the activities of the Legal Department.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the timely dissemination of relevant legal texts to all stakeholders.
• Handle the filing formalities and publication of the company’s annual financial statements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of compliance policies.
• Raise employees’ awareness of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to internal investigations when necessary. Required Skills and Competencies
• Strong internal customer service orientation.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Sound knowledge of business law, commercial law, and local regulations.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and contract review skills.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to promptly assess legal risks.
• Strong prioritization and sound judgment skills.
• Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and professional skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in office software. Candidate Profile
• University degree in Law.
• Holder of a professional legal license or qualification.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an industrial or multinational environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Arabic, French, and English.
• Ability to work collaboratively, maintain discretion, and handle confidential information. Learn more about Hikma in Algeria hikma-algeria-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf