Senior Legal Counsel

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Michael Page

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.

Leading Multinational Company|Fast Growing Business

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.

Our client is a multinational company dedicated the development and fabrication of biological products.A good opportunity for your professional growth.