KHALED GAMAL, LL.M.
Dubai
Summary
Bilingual English/Arabic Business Lawyer with a strong focus on Business Ethics and Compliance. Recognized for providing strategic legal advice that enhances organizational integrity and mitigates risk. Proven track record of successfully navigating complex regulatory environments while fostering ethical business practices. Committed to leveraging expertise in new challenges that drive excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Legal & Compliance Director
Novo Nordisk
03.2024 - Current
- Manage L&C teams across APAC region
- Oversee all legal and compliance matters for Asia Pacific countries
- Act as a member of the leadership team
- Support building fit-to-market strategies
- Act as a focal point between International Operation, RHQ and the local teams
Legal, Ethics & Compliance Sr. Director
Novo Nordisk
11.2020 - 02.2024
Legal & Compliance Director
Novo Nordisk
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Heading the L&C of Saudi Arabia Affiliate
Legal & Compliance Manager - Gulf
Novo Nordisk
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Manage and oversee all legal and compliance matters for the Gulf Affiliate (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain & Yemen)
- Developing, implementing and continually evaluating the affiliate's Legal & Compliance strategy
- Reviewing, interpreting, evaluating and analyzing relevant laws and regulations, legal and compliance risks and providing assessment to the management team
- Provide fast, effective, high quality and business oriented day to day legal and compliance support, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the region, as well as internal policies
- In charge of all contractual and legal matters related to the distributors and agents
- Working on global legal and compliance matters and liaise with Business Area, Regional, and Head Quarters legal and compliance function
- Provide strategic direction and primary oversight for all litigation matters, disputes and arbitrations within affiliate (both proactively and defensively)
- Provide consultation on Compliance, Business Conduct and Conflict of Interest
- Conduct Internal Investigation on Compliance, Business Conduct and Ethics
- Responsible for the Legal & Compliance department's budget
- Maintain and defend corporate IP's rights and pursue counterfeited products
- Conduct training on FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practice Act) and anti-bribery laws
Legal, Compliance & HR Business Partner
3M
06.2010 - 02.2016
- Drafting and reviewing all commercial agreements (Distributorship, Converters, MOU, Agency, Suppliers, Vendors … etc)
- Conduct annual Compliance & Business Conduct training sessions
- Draft Legal & Compliance policies as needed
- Provide consultation on Compliance, Business Conduct and Conflict of Interest
- Conduct Internal Investigation on Compliance, Business Conduct and Ethics
- Maintain and defend corporate IP's rights and pursue counterfeited products
- Conduct training on FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practice Act) and anti-bribery laws
- Liaise with regional legal team and regional legal directions
- Manage all litigation procedures through company's External Counsel
- Represent the company in negotiations with the Government
- Handle Trade Compliance requirements ( RPL 'Restricted Parties List', EUC ' End-User Certificates')
HR Generalist
Cadbury Egypt
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Recruiting (Searching-Scanning-Interviewing)
- Performance Management (360 Appraisal)
- Training & Development (T.N.A-Training Design-Training Evaluation)
- Handle Legal requirements, Labor office, Social Insurance Authority and other governmental bodies
Lawyer
Bahaa Abu Shoka Law Firm
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Provide legal advice to clients
- Study Constitution, statutes, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases
- Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
- Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
Education
LL.M. (Master of Law) - International Comparative Law Track with emphasis on Commercial & Business law
Indiana University
USA01.2014
L.L.B (Bachelor of Law) -
Cairo University
Egypt01.2007
Affiliations
- Egyptian Bar, Active Member, Appellate
- International Centre of Arbitration, Active Member
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Projects
Business Ethics Guest Auditor, 2023 Legal & Compliance Head (Maternity coverage), Novo Nordisk Egypt, 2018 Project Manager, IO L&C Systems Project, 2018 Member of Business Area Health check team, COP (Compliance Optimization Process - BAGIE), 2016 - 2017
Training
- Basic Business skills Acquisition (BBSA), Cairo, Egypt, Future Generation Foundation (FGF)
- Effective Communications and Human Relations, Dale Carnige
- Human Resource Management Certificate (HRMC), CAME
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/28/86
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Residency
- UAE
- KSA
Timeline
Regional Legal & Compliance Director
Novo Nordisk
03.2024 - Current
Legal, Ethics & Compliance Sr. Director
Novo Nordisk
11.2020 - 02.2024
Legal & Compliance Director
Novo Nordisk
11.2019 - 10.2021
Legal & Compliance Manager - Gulf
Novo Nordisk
03.2016 - 10.2019
Legal, Compliance & HR Business Partner
3M
06.2010 - 02.2016
HR Generalist
Cadbury Egypt
04.2009 - 05.2010
Lawyer
Bahaa Abu Shoka Law Firm
09.2007 - 03.2009
LL.M. (Master of Law) - International Comparative Law Track with emphasis on Commercial & Business law
Indiana University
L.L.B (Bachelor of Law) -
Cairo University
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