Our client in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support and advice across its business operations. The role will focus on ensuring legal compliance, managing contractual matters, supporting dispute resolution and providing practical legal guidance to business stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic legal support and advice to stakeholders across business operations, including finance, commercial, marketing and business development.
Advise on contractual, regulatory, compliance and legal matters to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
Manage disputes and litigation matters, providing guidance on effective resolution before escalation to arbitration or litigation where appropriate.
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and legal agreements across various business functions.
Ensure contractual agreements align with business requirements, applicable legislation and regulatory obligations.
Review and update existing agreements to ensure continued legal compliance and alignment with business needs.
Maintain accurate legal records and documentation, including the filing and management of legal agreements.
Support the maintenance of a centralised legal document repository to ensure effective record management and accessibility.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LLB Degree or Degree in Law.
Relevant legal experience.
5–8 years' post-articles legal experience or equivalent.
Corporate and Commercial Law experience is a prerequisite.
Strong negotiation and persuasive skills.
Experience handling legal disputes and litigation-related matters.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation, communication and persuasive skills, with sound legal judgement and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice. They should be self-motivated, adaptable and capable of working effectively with stakeholders across different business functions, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail. If you are an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong Corporate and Commercial Law background ready to support business operations, manage legal risks and contribute to sound commercial decision-making within the pharmaceutical industry, apply now using the link below.