Senior Legal Counsel

• Leading Multinational Company
• Fast Growing Business

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational company dedicated the development and fabrication of biological products.

Job Description

• Provide timely and risk assessed legal support and contract drafting / negotiation adjusted to the business strategy and pace and to all business units in all phases of development, manufacturing and commercialisation of bio pharmaceutical products.
• Provide comprehensive analysis and advice on all legal issues.
• Flag high-risk areas and ensure raising business awareness around applicable laws and regulations through day-to-day interactions and legal training.
• Create, implement and negotiate diverse contracts and legal documents adjusted to business needs, streamline processes, conduct legal due diligence and improve negotiation time lines in accordance with the Business Plan.
• Ensure smooth collaboration and regular interaction with Data Privacy and Ethics & Compliance Colleagues and execute plans and reinforce an ethics and compliance culture.

The Successful Applicant

• University degree in Law.
• Full proficiency in English and good knowledge of Spanish; knowledge of other languages will be an asset.
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in similar position, and preferably a minimum of 7 years' experience as In-House Counsel in the Pharma / Biotech sectors or as external advisor in the sector.
• Experience with international contracts is essential and previous experience advising European Biotech Companies is a plus.
• Specific knowledge : Commercial and Pharmaceutical law; Intellectual Property; GDPR and Compliance regulations.
• Track record with R&D and Business Development departments, and negotiating with (or working at) CDMO and CRO organisations.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project management skills and respond openly and flexibly to change.
• Strong work ethic, organisational and analytical skills.
• Proactive, results oriented and curious, with willingness to continuously learn and work beyond comfort zone.
• Assertive and with the gravitas to be able to play an active role as partner to the business teams.

What's on Offer

A good opportunity for your professional growth.