Legal Counsel

You will be involved in all legal matters of the Group: commercial contracts, corporate, intellectual property, data protection and compliance. You will support operational teams daily in a demanding and dynamic international environment.

Our client is an international group active in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

Your duties:

• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution, licence, manufacturing, service provision, IT, R&D, etc.).
• Advise commercial and operational teams on everyday legal issues.
• Ensure follow-up on compliance matters, particularly regarding data protection, anti-corruption and international sanctions.
• Prepare and manage the Group's corporate documentation (resolutions, proxies, minutes, governance).
• Coordinate external counsel, participate in managing the trademark portfolio and ensure follow-up of the Group's legal obligations.

Candidate profile

Your profile:

• Master's degree in law obtained in a European jurisdiction; LL.M. is an advantage.
• Several years of experience as an in-house lawyer or attorney with strong exposure to commercial contracts.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, medtech or medical devices industry is a significant advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; French and any other European language are assets.
• Autonomous, pragmatic, rigorous personality with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Terms and Benefits

• You will benefit from rare international exposure and a cross-functional role covering all key areas of business law.
• You will join an agile and innovative structure offering real proximity to decision-makers and a tangible impact on the Group's activities.